Video DownloadHelper is a browser extension for detecting and downloading video or audio from websites, social platforms, educational sites, news pages, and streaming services. It recognizes MP4 video, HLS and DASH streams, embedded video, and audio such as MP3. Downloads can use MKV, MP4, MP3, or M4A formats, and subtitles are supported. The extension works with Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge; listed requirements are Firefox 140+, Chrome 143+, and Edge 143+. When media is detected, the toolbar icon changes, letting you choose a download, rename it, or select another available format. Detection, processing, and downloading occur locally in the browser. The policy says there is no analytics, crash reporting, advertising, tracking, or usage-data transmission. Free use allows unlimited non-advanced downloads, with three advanced downloads at installation and one every two hours afterward. Premium plans add unlimited downloads and priority support.
Who it is for
It suits browser users who save media from supported websites and need format or subtitle choices. Chrome users cannot download YouTube videos through the extension, and DRM protections are not bypassed.
What is good
- Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
- Detects HLS and DASH streams
- Offers four output formats
- Subtitle downloads supported
- Processing occurs locally
What to know first
- Advanced free downloads have a quota
- Chrome extension does not download YouTube videos
- Does not bypass DRM protections
- Premium pricing varies by plan
Verdict
Video DownloadHelper combines broad media detection with local browser processing and several output formats. Free limits apply to advanced downloads, while YouTube and DRM restrictions remain.
Video DownloadHelper plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported sources
- websites; social media platforms; educational sites; news websites; streaming services
- Output formats
- MKV, MP4, MP3, M4A
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
