Flash Video Downloader is a free Chrome extension for downloading video and Flash files from webpages. Clicking its toolbar icon shows media files detected on the current webpage. You can download one listed file or start downloads for all listed files to your hard drive. The listing names SWF, FLV, MKV, MP4, AVI, and other formats, and says the extension works with most webpages without naming specific supported sites. It is offered through the Chrome Web Store for a desktop browser. The publisher is Happy Apps, with [email protected] listed for support. The store listing shows version 2.0, last updated November 21, 2023, and 40,000 users. The developer says the extension will not collect or use user data and declares that data is not sold outside approved use cases, used for unrelated purposes, or used for creditworthiness or lending decisions. Users are responsible for checking permissions and copyright for downloaded files. The Free plan is free.
Who it is for
This extension suits desktop Chrome users who want to identify downloadable media on webpages and save individual or multiple files. Users should verify permissions and copyright before downloading.
What is good
- Free Chrome extension
- Downloads one or all detected files
- Supports SWF, FLV, MKV, MP4, and AVI
- Works with most webpages
- Developer says it does not collect user data
What to know first
- Chrome desktop extension only
- Users must check permissions and copyright
- Last updated November 21, 2023
Verdict
Flash Video Downloader offers simple browser-based detection and batch downloading in a free extension. Its site coverage is described broadly, so users should confirm that it works with the webpages they need.
Flash Video Downloader plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported sources
- Most webpages; specific sites are not listed
- Output formats
- SWF, FLV, MKV, MP4, AVI, and more
- Batch downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Chrome extension; desktop browser
