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1 | | -# youtube-downloader |
| 1 | +# YouTube Downloader |
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| 3 | +> Save YouTube videos instantly for offline viewing. |
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4 | 5 | ## Get the extension |
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6 | | -**Start here:** [YouTube Downloader](https://serp.ly/youtube-downloader) |
| 7 | +**Install here:** [YouTube Downloader](https://serp.ly/youtube-downloader) |
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8 | | -This Apify page is the overview. The actual browser extension is available from the product page above. |
| 9 | +Use the product page above to get the browser extension and install instructions. |
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10 | 11 | - Product page: https://serp.ly/youtube-downloader |
| 12 | +- Firefox Add-ons: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/youtube-video-downloader-serp/ |
11 | 13 | - GitHub repo: https://github.com/serpapps/youtube-downloader |
12 | 14 | - Latest release: https://github.com/serpapps/youtube-downloader/releases/latest |
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14 | | -This repository is being set up. README will be auto-generated soon. |
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| 17 | + |
| 18 | +Browser extension for detecting YouTube watch-page, Shorts, and embedded-player streams, then assembling offline MP4 or WebM downloads locally. |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +## What It Does |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +- Detects YouTube watch pages, Shorts, and embedded players instantly |
| 23 | +- Download YouTube videos to MP4s |
| 24 | +- Decrypts player responses to surface the original MP4 or WebM sources |
| 25 | +- Converts DASH and HLS streams, merging audio and video into a single MP4 |
| 26 | +- Lists every available quality with file-size estimates and remembers your last pick |
| 27 | +- Queues up to three downloads at once with live progress, speed, and ETA tracking |
| 28 | +- Keeps downloads running in the background while you browse other tabs |
| 29 | +- Generates ready-to-run yt-dlp commands for advanced workflows |
| 30 | +- Stores license activation and preferences locally with zero analytics |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +## Compatibility |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +- Supported platforms: windows, mac, linux, chrome, firefox, edge, opera |
| 35 | +- Categories: Downloader, Video Downloader |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +## FAQ |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +### Does it work with YouTube Shorts and embedded players? |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +Yes. The extension detects Shorts feeds, standard watch pages, and embedded players on third-party sites, then serves the same quality list in each case. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### Can I download a livestream while it is broadcasting? |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +The downloader supports livestream replays, but it needs the on-demand version to exist first. Once the replay is posted it converts the HLS stream into a single MP4. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### Will it download movies or episodes I purchased on YouTube? |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +No. DRM-protected purchases remain off limits. The downloader only works on videos you can already view without digital rights management. |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +### How many downloads can run simultaneously? |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +Up to three downloads can be active at once. Each item shows progress, speed, and an interrupt button so you can prioritise what matters. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### Do I need to keep the video tab open the whole time? |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +For long conversions we recommend keeping the original tab open. That ensures the stream segments stay available until the MP4 is finalised. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +### Which browsers are supported? |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +Chrome and Chromium-based browsers like Edge, Brave, and Opera are supported. Make sure you’re on an up-to-date build for Manifest V3 compatibility. |
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