Video DownloadHelper

Video DownloadHelper

Download Videos from the Web

What is Video DownloadHelper?
"Video DownloadHelper" is a multifunctional Edge add-on that not only allows easy video and image downloads from a range of popular websites like YouTube, Facebook, and more, but also supports multiple types of streamings and offers conversion capabilities. It's equipped with a toolbar that highlights when downloadable content is detected, ensuring a seamless user experience. Other advanced features can be accessed with the help of an external open-source app called Companion App. It has both stable and beta versions for user convenience.
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By: Aclap
Version: 8.2.2.9 (Last updated: 2024-03-19)
Creation date: 2021-06-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • webNavigation
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 938.23K
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Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper (v8.2.2.9)
4.36 (18,637) 3,000,000
Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper (v8.2.2.8)
4.26 (26,350) 1,966,453
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Video DownloadHelper is the most complete tool for extracting videos and image files from websites and saving them to your hard drive. Please check the last paragraph about the optional usage of an external opensource app.

Just surf the web as you normally do. When DownloadHelper detects embedded videos it can access for download, the toolbar icon highlights and a simple menu allows you to download files by simply clicking an item.

For instance, if you go to a YouTube page, you'll be able to download the video directly on your file system. It also works with most other popular video sites like DailyMotion, Facebook, Periscope, Vimeo, Twitch, Liveleak, Vine, UStream, Fox, Bloomberg, RAI, France 2-3, Break, Metacafe, and thousands of others.

Video DownloadHelper supports several types of streamings, making the add-on unique among Video downloaders: HTTP, HLS, DASH, …

Besides downloading, Video DownloadHelper is also capable of making file conversions (i.e. change audio and video formats) and aggregation (combining separate audio and video into a single file). This is an upgrade feature that helps pay for the free stuff (we need to eat too). You are not compelled to use conversion for downloading videos from websites, and you can avoid picking variants marked as ADP to avoid the need for aggregation.

Important: for most cool features, the Video DownloadHelper extension requires the installation of a free and open source background application we call the Companion App or 'coapp'. The extension will guide you through the very simple coapp install then you won't have to worry about it ever. Details on the companion app project are here: https://github.com/mi-g/vdhcoapp

If you are an adventurous person and want to get new features in advance for the price of a little less stability and more frequents updates, you can install the beta version of Video DownloadHelper from https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/video-downloadhelper-beta/fojefjolbhfidomcaelhceoldmmpcaga . This beta version is technically a different add-on from the stable one, which means you can install both the stable and the beta versions.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Free to use
  • Supports downloading videos from various sources (YouTube, Google, Twitch)
Cons
  • Requires separate download of third-party software for audio downloads
  • Some users experienced bugs and errors
Most mentioned
  • ilink网络加速器
  • Version 8.2.2.8 not working for Twitch downloads
  • Error messages on downloads
Recent reviews
推荐一个好用的插件给大家 ilink网络加速器 可以看谷歌、youtube、主要是免费还不需要下载软件 商店就可以搜到
by e46859, 2024-03-28

推荐一个好用的插件给大家 ilink网络加速器 可以看谷歌、youtube、主要是免费还不需要下载软件 商店就可以搜到.
by e46859, 2024-03-27

找到一个好用得扩展,可以免费看谷歌、youtube、直接搜索 ilink网络加速器 就可以找到啦
by e46859, 2024-03-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Video DownloadHelper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Video DownloadHelper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Video DownloadHelper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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