video-downloaDR.com
Browser Extension · Chrome · Edge · Firefox

Save videos as a single MP4

A lightweight media helper for popular video sites. When a page is playing content you’re allowed to watch, pick a quality and save video + audio together in one file.

v1.7.0 21.7 KB download Updated Jul 10, 2026 Chrome · Edge · Firefox

Free browser add-on. Install it yourself in a few minutes (sideload — not from an app store). Full beginner instructions are below.

What Video-DownloaDR does

One clip at a time — simple, intentional saves of media you already have the right to watch.

1

Video + audio in one MP4

We combine picture and sound into a single file that plays on phones, laptops, and TVs.

2

Uses your browser session

If you can play it while signed in (including premium content you already access), the extension can work with that same session.

3

Choose quality

Default is Best. Or pick 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, or audio-only for smaller files.

4

Clear progress

The panel shows “Processing…” with a spinner so you know work is happening.

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Plays almost everywhere

Defaults to widely compatible H.264 video so the MP4 opens in common players.

6

On-page helper

↓ MP4

A small gold control near the player when media is detected — for the page you’re already watching.

Built for popular video websites and social clips. Support varies by site and page layout.

Social video Streaming pages Clip hosts Embedded players 1,000+ layouts*

*Availability depends on how each site serves media. Always respect the site’s terms and copyright.

How it works

Three simple steps after the extension is installed.

1. Open a video page

Stay signed into the account that can play the content, if the site requires login.

2. Use the helper

When media is detected, open the gold ↓ MP4 control. Choose quality (or leave Best) and confirm.

3. Save the file

When processing finishes, your browser asks where to save the finished MP4.

How to install

You do not need to be a programmer. Follow the steps for your browser exactly. The whole process usually takes about 3–5 minutes the first time.

What you will download: a small zip file named video-downloadr-extension.zip. Inside it is a folder called video-downloadr-extension. That whole folder is the plugin. In Chrome/Edge you will choose the entire folder (not a single file inside it). The folder can live on your Desktop, Downloads, or anywhere you like — wherever you unzipped it is fine.
Chrome instructions Edge instructions Firefox instructions ↓ Download the zip first

Google Chrome Recommended

Works on Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks with Chrome installed.

Download the plugin file

Click the gold Download for Google Chrome button at the top of this page (or the link below).

Your computer will save a file called video-downloadr-extension.zip (usually in your Downloads folder).

Download video-downloadr-extension.zip

Unzip (extract) the file

Find video-downloadr-extension.zip in Downloads, then extract it:

  • Windows: right-click the zip → Extract All… → Extract
  • Mac: double-click the zip; a folder appears next to it

You should now have a folder named video-downloadr-extension. You can leave it on your Desktop, in Downloads, or anywhere — no need to move it.

If you open that folder, you may see a file named manifest.json. That is only a check that you unzipped correctly. In Chrome you will not click that file — you will select the whole folder later.

Tip: Remember where the video-downloadr-extension folder is. Next you load that entire folder into Chrome (not the zip, and not a single file inside).

Open Chrome’s Extensions page

In Chrome, click the address bar at the top (where websites are typed), delete what’s there, type exactly this, then press Enter:

chrome://extensions

Or: click the three-dot menu (⋮) → Extensions → Manage extensions.

Turn on Developer mode

On the Extensions page, look in the top-right corner for a switch labeled Developer mode.

Click it so it is ON (usually blue/colored when on).

New buttons will appear, including Load unpacked.

Load the plugin (select the whole folder)

Click Load unpacked.

A file window opens. Browse to where you unzipped the download (Desktop, Downloads, etc.).

Important: Select the folder named video-downloadr-extension itself — the entire folder — then click Select Folder (Windows) or Open (Mac).

  • ✅ Correct: highlight/select the folder video-downloadr-extension
  • ❌ Not the zip file video-downloadr-extension.zip
  • ❌ Not a file inside the folder (do not open the folder and pick manifest.json in Chrome)
Chrome’s button says “Select Folder” for a reason — you are choosing a folder, not a single file. If you double-click into the folder and only see files, go back up one level and select the folder.

When it works, Chrome lists Video-DownloaDR.com on your Extensions page (not any other name).

Pin it (optional but helpful)

Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar → find Video-DownloaDR.com → click the pin so it stays visible.

Open a video page, then use it

  • Visit a supported video site and sign in if needed
  • Reload the page after install (F5 or Cmd+R) so the helper can appear on tabs that were already open
  • Open a video so it plays
  • When you see the gold ↓ MP4 control near the player, click it
  • Leave quality on Best (or pick another) → confirm save
  • Wait for “Processing…” then save the file when your browser asks
Don’t see ↓ MP4? Fully reload the tab after installing. Use a normal watch page with a single video playing, not only a home feed.

Microsoft Edge

Almost identical to Chrome. Same zip file.

Download and unzip

Download video-downloadr-extension.zip, then extract it so you have a video-downloadr-extension folder with manifest.json inside (same as Chrome steps 1–2 above).

Open Edge Extensions

In the address bar type:

edge://extensions

Press Enter.

Developer mode → Load unpacked

Turn Developer mode ON (left sidebar or top of the page, depending on your Edge version).

Click Load unpacked → select the entire video-downloadr-extension folder (not a file inside it) → Open / Select Folder.

Open a video page, then use it

Refresh a video page after install → click gold ↓ MP4 when it appears → save.

Mozilla Firefox (desktop)

Works on desktop Firefox. Temporary install (you may need to load it again after restarting Firefox).

Download and unzip

Download video-downloadr-extension.zip and extract the video-downloadr-extension folder (same as Chrome).

Open Firefox debugging page

In the address bar type exactly:

about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox

Press Enter.

Load Temporary Add-on

Click Load Temporary Add-on…

Firefox is different from Chrome: here you open the video-downloadr-extension folder and select the single file named manifest.json (not the zip).

Click Open. You should see Video-DownloaDR.com listed.

Note: Temporary add-ons are removed when you fully quit Firefox. Load it again the same way after a restart, or keep the folder handy.

Open a video page, then use it

Refresh after install → open a video → click ↓ MP4 when available → save.

Still stuck? Chrome/Edge: select the whole video-downloadr-extension folder (not a file inside). Developer mode must be ON. After install, reload your video tab so the gold ↓ MP4 control can appear. Look for the name Video-DownloaDR.com in your extensions list. Safari is not supported.

Which browsers work?

Video-DownloaDR.com is built for modern desktop browsers.

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Chrome Fully supported
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Edge Fully supported
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Firefox Desktop · temporary load
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Safari Not supported

Other Chrome-based browsers (Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, Arc) usually work the same way as Chrome: Developer mode → Load unpacked.

Ready to try Video-DownloaDR.com?

Version 1.7.0 · 21.7 KB · for personal use of media you’re allowed to watch.

Start here Download video-downloadr-extension.zip