Static Audio & Video Downloads
Detect and save common web media files, including MP4, WebM, MP3, M4A, and more.
Available on Chrome Web Store
Download Web Videos in One Click - It's That Simple
TakeVid is a lightweight browser extension for downloading videos. It automatically detects available videos on webpages and saves them in original quality - HD, 4K, even 8K - so your inspiration never slips away.
No login required · Free forever
For desktop Chrome, Edge and Brave
Video Detected3840 × 2160 · MP4 · 86 MBDownload
1000+Supported Sites
Free
Video, streams & audio
Broad Compatibility Across Mainstream Platforms
Powered by an intelligent detection engine, TakeVid recognizes media streams across mainstream video platforms, social networks, and live streaming sites - thousands of them - with new sites adapted continuously.
- Video Platforms
- Social Networks
- Short-Video Apps
- Live Streaming Sites
- E-Learning Websites
- News & Media Outlets
- Music & Audio Sites
- Creator Communities
- 1000+ More Sites
More Ways to Save and Work with Media
Download direct files and streaming media, record playback when needed, then keep working with practical tools - all in your browser.
HLS & DASH Stream Downloads
Recognize HLS (.m3u8) and DASH (.mpd) streams, download their media segments, and assemble supported streams locally.
Recording Mode
For media that cannot be downloaded directly, record the playing video in the browser and save the captured result.
Multi-threaded Downloads
Use configurable parallel connections for eligible downloads, so transfer speed can make better use of your available bandwidth.
Resolution Detection & Preview
Discover available renditions, compare resolution information, and preview a resource before you download it.
Browser Video Tools
Use the site's local tools to trim, merge, convert, compress, add audio, or create GIFs without uploading your files.
Get Started in Three Steps, No Learning Curve
No complicated settings - install it and go. Simple enough for anyone to pick up.
- 01
Install the Extension
Install TakeVid in Chrome or Edge, or follow the illustrated guide to load the extracted extension in another Chromium-based browser.
- 02
Open a Video Page
Browse the web as usual. When the icon lights up, a video has been detected.
- 03
Pick a Quality and Download
Click the icon to choose a resolution. The download starts instantly and lands in your Downloads folder.
Download Mode
Play a video, open TakeVid, select a detected resource, and confirm the download on the task page.
Recording Mode
When direct downloading is unavailable, choose Record, set the start and end times on the player, and save the recording from the task page.
A Video Toolbox in Your Browser
Nothing to install, nothing to upload. Everything runs on WebCodecs right inside your browser - your files never leave your device.
GIF to MP4 Converter
Convert animated GIFs to silent H.264 MP4 videos in your browser. Keep frame timing, choose a background color and repeat the animation 1–10 times. No upload.
Use It NowCrop & Resize Video
Crop a video's picture to 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 or a custom rectangle. Resize proportionally, preview the first frame and export H.264 MP4 with supported audio locally.
Use It NowOnline Video Player
Play M3U8/HLS streams, MP4 links and local files in your browser, with speed control, loop, picture-in-picture and screenshots.
Use It NowMerge Videos
Combine multiple clips into one MP4 in order, entirely on your device.
Use It NowVideo Trimmer
Slide across a filmstrip to trim out any clip — 0.1 s precision with loop preview, all local.
Use It NowVideo to MP3
Extract the audio track from a video file and export it as MP3 / WAV / M4A / OGG.
Use It NowVideo Speed Changer
Speed up or slow down video from 0.25x to 10x - great for time-lapses and slow-motion replays.
Use It NowFlip Video
Mirror footage horizontally or vertically - perfect for selfies, workout follow-alongs, and short-video ideas.
Use It NowAdd Text to Video
Overlay titles, subtitles, or watermarks with a 3x3 grid positioner and live preview.
Use It NowVideo Compressor
Shrink video file size on your device, with selectable quality and resolution - no more upload limits.
Use It NowVideo Watermark Remover
Box and cover watermarks, logos or timestamps with blur, mosaic or black.
Use It NowVideo Frame Extractor
Pull evenly spaced keyframes or capture from the playhead position - pick the count, format and size.
Use It NowVideo to GIF
Turn video clips into looping GIFs with custom width, frame rate and quality - right in your browser.
Use It NowAdd Subtitles to Video
Burn SRT or VTT subtitles into a video with adjustable position and styling.
Use It NowVideo Converter
Convert videos locally between MP4, WebM, MKV and MOV formats.
Use It NowAdd Audio to Video
Add music, voiceovers or a separate audio track to a video. Mix it with the original sound or replace the original audio.
Use It NowAI Video Upscaler
Upscale videos locally in your browser. Choose a higher output resolution and preview the result before downloading.
Use It NowPrivacy first: parsing and transcoding happen entirely on your device and are wiped when you close the tab - no servers involved.
Streaming Explained
From protocols to codecs, bitrate to containers - clear, plain-language explanations of how video technology actually works.
How to Install TakeVid in Chromium Browsers
Install TakeVid in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi or Opera: download the ZIP, load the extracted folder and pin the extension, with screenshots for every key step.
Read ArticleHLS vs. DASH: How Streaming Protocols Actually Work
When you hit play on a web video and it starts within seconds, adaptive streaming protocols like HLS and DASH are doing the heavy lifting. Here is how they work.
Read ArticleH.264, H.265, and AV1: A Short History of Video Codecs
Two videos, both 1080p: one is 200 MB, the other just 80 MB, yet the quality is nearly identical. The difference is the video codec. From H.264 to AV1, here is how compression efficiency kept climbing.
Read ArticleEverything You Want to Know
Yes. TakeVid is always free, with no registration or login required.
No. The extension pulls the original video stream, so the file is exactly what you played in the browser - up to 4K / 8K HDR.
TakeVid supports desktop Chrome, Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browsers, including Brave, Vivaldi and Opera.
Media detection, parsing, and downloads happen in your browser. We do not upload downloaded video content or detected media addresses to TakeVid servers. Information you voluntarily submit as feedback is used only to handle that feedback.
First, update to the latest version; some sites only load the media stream after a few seconds of playback. If it still fails, reach us via the feedback channels at the bottom of the page - most sites are adapted within 48 hours.
No. The online player, video merger, and audio extractor all run locally in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server and are released as soon as you close the page.
To respect copyright and follow Chrome Web Store policies, TakeVid disables media detection and downloads on YouTube pages and related domains. This restriction applies to every supported browser.
Download and extract the ZIP, open your browser's extensions page, enable Developer mode and select Load unpacked. Choose the folder that directly contains manifest.json, then pin TakeVid to the toolbar. Our illustrated guide explains each step. Read the illustrated installation guide
Available on Chrome Web Store
Start Now and Keep the Videos You Love
TakeVid supports desktop Chrome, Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browsers, including Brave, Vivaldi and Opera.
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