YOUR VIDEO. READY FOR LATER.
Download and record supported web videos with StreamCatcher. A free extension for Chrome and Edge, with a simple workspace right in your browser.
Free to use · No account needed · Desktop browsers
Download the extension ZIP and unzip it. Open chrome://extensions or edge://extensions, enable Developer mode, choose Load unpacked, and select the unzipped folder. Store installation is the simpler option for most people.
FIND THE RIGHT WAY TO SAVE
Start with a direct download. If the player needs a different approach, choose a recording mode.
Your first choice
Save a detected MP4 file or HLS stream without recording the whole playback. If the source offers several qualities, choose the balance of detail and file size that suits you.
Best for finished videos with a download option.
Catch it as it happens
Save a supported live HLS stream while it broadcasts. Stop and save when you have the part you need. The source decides how much earlier footage is still available.
Best for live broadcasts you have permission to save.
When there is no direct link
Capture the video data a compatible player loads during playback. Keep the source video playing and visible, then stop the capture and download your recording.
Best for compatible streaming players without a detected download.
A playback recording fallback
Record the playing video and its available audio when Stream Capture does not work. This mode records the video in the page, rather than your entire desktop. Playback and browser support affect the result.
Best for short recordings from compatible video players.
Support varies by website and player. Protected video and YouTube are not supported. Save only videos you own or have permission to download. Compare the modes →
A SIMPLE PLACE TO START
Install from the Chrome or Edge store. Pin StreamCatcher to your toolbar so it is easy to find.
Open the source page and press play. Click StreamCatcher to see the videos it has detected.
Click Download beside a video. A separate StreamCatcher tab opens to handle progress and saving.
SMALL TIPS. BETTER RESULTS.
A little preparation helps, especially for longer videos.
Get help with a problem →Check the saved picture and sound before committing to a long session.
Some players reduce quality in the background. Leave the video playing and the recording tab open.
Temporary files and conversion can need extra disk space. Lower available quality can help with download size.
Check your browser’s Downloads panel before closing or refreshing the StreamCatcher tab.
A LITTLE HELP ALONG THE WAY
From installing the extension to finding the finished file.
Read guide →DOWNLOAD OR RECORD?Understand what each option captures and when to use it.
Read guide →WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT WORKSimple checks for missing videos, interrupted downloads, and playback issues.
Read guide →GOOD QUESTIONS
Still stuck? Send feedback with the mode you tried and what happened.
Yes. The extension and companion web app are free to use. You do not need a StreamCatcher account to download or record a supported video.
Install the extension in desktop Chrome or Microsoft Edge using the store links above. The download and recording workflow needs the extension; opening this website on a phone does not provide the same functionality.
No. Support depends on how a website delivers its video and the capabilities of your browser. DRM-protected video is not supported, and some sites are restricted. The extension does not support YouTube. Recording is not a way to remove content protection.
Start the video, wait a few seconds, and reopen the extension. Check that detection is not paused and that the extension has access to the site. If you just installed or updated it, reload the source page. Some players only work with a recording mode; others are unsupported.
Use a detected download first. For a compatible player without a direct download, try Stream Capture, then Tab Record as a fallback. Test a short clip and check its picture and sound before starting a long recording.
Only the content the source still makes available can be saved. Start early and leave the download running. StreamCatcher cannot recover a part of the broadcast that the source has already removed.
Video processing happens in your browser. Downloads and some recordings use temporary browser storage before you save the finished file. Your browser controls the final save location, usually its Downloads folder. The website also uses analytics and error diagnostics; see the Privacy Policy for details.
StreamCatcher needs to assemble the recording. Stream Capture may also convert it for easier playback in other apps. Conversion depends on your device and can create a larger file. Keep the recording tab open until your browser finishes downloading; the original capture is available if conversion cannot finish.
They come from the source video. A higher resolution usually gives more detail and a larger download; a lower one can save space. StreamCatcher cannot add detail that the source does not provide.
ABOUT STREAMCATCHER
StreamCatcher brings video detection, downloads, and recording into a browser workflow. Use it for your own published videos, permitted learning materials, or broadcasts you are allowed to save. The extension finds the media; this website helps you save it and understand the available options.
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