Merlin
Free Video Downloader

Free Video Downloader

Video Downloader is a free and useful browser extension for downloading online videos

What is Free Video Downloader?
"Free Video Downloader" is an Edge extension that allows users to download videos from online platforms, with an easy-to-use interface to download videos in multiple formats such as mp4, webm, mpeg, ogg. This tool also supports HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and MPEG-DASH videos. While convenient for saving videos for traveling or preparing presentations, it cannot download videos from YouTube due to YouTube's privacy restrictions. The extension features ads, intended to help improve product development.
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Merlin
Stats
Rating: 4.10 (17)
Version: 0.0.22 (Last updated: 2022-12-25)
Creation date: 2022-09-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • scripting
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.24M
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# 1434 ▲ 4
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Free Video Downloader allows you to download videos of all known formats: mp4, webm, mpeg, ogg, etc. The extension also allows you to download HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) videos. HLS video is saved to your computer in a file with the .ts extension, which you can later view in any media player. In the new version, the extension can download streaming MPEG-DASH video and combine audio and video into one file.

The extension is very easy to use. First, you need to open the page with the desired video and start playing it. Then click on the extension icon in your browser and in the window that appears, select the video file you need. Click download in a few seconds you will start downloading the video to your computer.

The extension is convenient to use for downloading movies when you are going on long trips or travels. Download your favorite stories from Instagram, videos from TikTok. Also all kinds of videos for preparing presentations. Free Video Downloader does not have the ability to download YouTube videos as YouTube's privacy policy prohibits this. The extension has ads, ads help us make our products better.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works great, doesn't slow down
  • Downloads videos in excellent quality in different formats
  • Convenient and easy to manage
  • Allows downloading videos in all types of formats
Cons
  • Downloads saved with unclear file names
  • Uncertain file location after downloading
Most mentioned
  • Great for downloading videos
  • Video downloads in excellent quality
  • Convenient and easy to manage
Recent reviews
I constantly have to download videos from the network, this extension is just a godsend for me! I recommend it, because it is very convenient and easy to manage!
by Дмитрий, 2022-11-24
Great extension! Coreject works with all video formats that I have tried! A nice bonus can save streaming video! I'm satisfied! And feel free to recommend!
by Дмитрий, 2022-11-24
I constantly have to download videos from the network, this extension is just a godsend for me! I recommend it, because it is very convenient and easy to manage!
by Дмитрий, 2022-11-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Free Video Downloader 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 Free Video Downloader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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