How to Download Videos From Any Website
See a video you need to save? This guide shows you how to detect, preview, and download videos from virtually any website — in resolutions up to 8K — directly from your browser.
Before You Start
- Google Chrome browser (desktop)
- Video Downloader Pro installed from the Chrome Web Store
- Sufficient storage space for downloaded video files
Install Video Downloader Pro from the Chrome Web Store
Chrome Web Store page for Video Downloader Pro with Add to Chrome button
Screenshot the Chrome Web Store listing page showing the extension name, rating, and the 'Add to Chrome' button highlighted.
Visit any webpage with a video you want to download
YouTube is excluded per Chrome Web Store policy and the extension does not function on youtube.com. DRM-protected content (Netflix, Disney+, etc.) is also not supported.
Visiting a webpage with an embedded video, showing the floating download button
Screenshot a video-containing webpage (e.g., Vimeo or a blog with an embedded video) with the floating Video Downloader Pro button visible in the corner of the video or the page edge.
Click the floating button to see detected videos
The floating button appears automatically when videos are detected. If you do not see it, try playing the video first — some sites load video sources lazily and the extension detects them once playback begins.
Video Downloader Pro panel showing detected videos with thumbnails and quality options
Screenshot the download panel open showing 1-2 detected videos with thumbnail previews, quality dropdown (SD/HD/1080p/4K), file format (MP4), and estimated file size.
Select your preferred video quality
For most uses, 1080p (Full HD) offers the best balance of quality and file size. Choose 4K or 8K only when you need maximum quality for presentations, archiving, or professional use.
Quality selection dropdown showing SD, HD, 1080p, 4K, and 8K options
Screenshot the quality dropdown expanded showing all available options with file size estimates next to each (e.g., 'HD 720p — ~45 MB', '1080p — ~120 MB', '4K — ~450 MB').
Download the video file
Video downloading to the browser's downloads folder with progress indicator
Screenshot showing the download in progress in Chrome's download bar at the bottom of the browser, with the filename and progress percentage visible.
Find the downloaded file in your downloads folder
Video Downloader Pro saves files in their original format (usually MP4). If you need a different format, use a free converter like HandBrake or VLC. The downloaded file retains the full quality of the selected resolution.
Downloaded video file visible in the system Downloads folder
Screenshot the Downloads folder showing the downloaded video file with its filename, size, and format visible. Show the file being opened in a video player.
Summary
You can now download videos from virtually any website using Video Downloader Pro. The extension automatically detects video sources on any page, shows thumbnail previews with quality options, and downloads files directly to your computer. It handles standard HTML5 players, embedded frames, and even HLS streaming formats — all in resolutions from SD to 8K. Remember that YouTube is excluded per Chrome Web Store policy, and DRM-protected content cannot be downloaded. For everything else, this is the fastest way to save web videos for personal, educational, or professional use.
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