No more limits Watch when you want
Sometime you see a cool video inside a websit like news blog or tutorial but there is no download button that sucks right? You try to right click or inspect element but nothin works so how do you save it for later without payin or installing 10 apps well we tell you in this easy guid.
Why embedded videos are tricky to get
Websites dont want you to download their stuff they hide videos in frames or scripts to stop copyin they host it on sites like Vimeo JW Player or even private servers but dont worry even these can be saved with right method no coding needed.
1. Use a browser extension that realy works
There are some extenstions for Chrome Firefox like.
- Video DownloadHelper
- Flash Video Downloader
- Stream Video Downloader
You just install them go to the page play the video and click the button from extension it detect and grab the stream most time But not all videos show up this way it depens on hostin method.
2. Try view page source way
Open the page right click then click view page source or press CTRL+U on Windows then CTRL+F and search things like .mp4 or m3u8 you may find direct link just copy and paste it in new tab to save or use VLC player.
3. Use developer tools like a real haker
This way for who want power method right click video page click Inspect go to Network tab play the video and look for big file bein downloaded filter with Media or search again for .mp4 When you find it right click open in new tab save video.
4. Use online sites that not fake
Some sites offer online tools but many full of ads or spyware still some good ones are.
- SaveFrom.net
- KeepVid.pro
- Y2Mate.guru
They work on some videos not all but easy to try just paste URL and download start.
5. Use free software like JDownloader
JDownloader 2 is best desktop app for grabbin videos from link page it auto detects embedded media you just paste the page link and it show video files to save even support for playlists Its free and works on Windows Mac and Linux.
6. Use mobile apps if on phone
If you want from Android you can use apps like.
- VidMate
- NewPipe
- Snaptube
They detect videos from in-app browser or URL you paste support all formats and download in HD.
7. Record screen as last option
If nothin work just use screen recorder like OBS on PC or AZ Recorder on phone start record play the video and save it manually not perfect but still way to get it.
Safe tips before you download
- Never click popup links or install shady plug-ins
- Check site terms some videos not legal to download
- Use VPN if site blocked in your area
- Scan your download with antivirus
Final word
Downloading embdded videos is not hard if you know the way try these steps one by one and you will get your file in minit without error or spam No matter news videos drama tutorials even sports you can keep them and watch later free.