MAX Video Downloader
Browser extension to download HLS (.m3u8), DASH (.mpd), MP4, WebM, MP3 and subtitles.
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Description
Browser extension to download HLS (.m3u8), DASH (.mpd), MP4, WebM, MP3 and subtitles. Record live streams. Supports almost any website.
About MAX Video Downloader
What is MAX Video Downloader?
MAX Video Downloader is a browser extension and media recorder that downloads streaming video, audio, and subtitles from websites.
What MAX Video Downloader does
MAX Video Downloader detects and downloads HLS, DASH, MP4, and WebM media while recording non-DRM live streams. The extension enables users to choose video resolutions, extract audio or subtitle tracks in SRT and VTT formats, combine multiple streams into single files, and manage concurrent downloads locally without remote conversion servers.
Who MAX Video Downloader is for
Built for desktop users and media archivists seeking browser-based downloads of streaming videos, audio tracks, and subtitles without account registrations.
How MAX Video Downloader works
Users install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, play a video in their browser, click the extension icon to view detected streams, and select their preferred quality and format to download.
Key features
- Streaming support for HLS and DASH streams alongside direct MP4 and WebM video files.
- Live stream recording for non-DRM broadcasts on platforms such as Twitch and Twitter.
- Audio extraction tool saving audio tracks in formats including MP3.
- Subtitle downloader extracting tracks into SRT, VTT, or ASS files.
- Multi-track muxing combining selected video, audio, and subtitle streams into one file.
- Local processing architecture with zero telemetry and no remote server conversion.
Facts from maxvideodownloader.pro, checked 14 October 2026
- Browser extension for downloading HLS, DASH, MP4, WebM, and live streams.
- Processes media locally on user devices without analytics or telemetry.
- Extracts audio tracks and subtitles in SRT, VTT, and ASS formats.
- Completely free with no accounts, no ads, and no artificial limits.
Written from MAX Video Downloader's own website (Homepage, Features, Docs). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
Which media formats does MAX Video Downloader support?
It supports HLS streams, DASH streams, direct MP4 and WebM files, MP3 audio, and SRT, VTT, and ASS subtitles.
Can live streams be recorded?
Yes. Non-DRM live streams from platforms like Twitch and Twitter can be recorded while playing.
Does the extension require creating an account?
No. The extension is completely free with no accounts, no ads, and no artificial limits.
What is the companion desktop application?
The optional open-source CoApp connects native FFmpeg processing for high concurrency and custom folder selection.