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Stream DetectorVideo DownloadHelper
Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

 Freemium

A free version is available. A paid licence removes limits and unlocks conversion…

Browser extension Browser extension
  • Detects HLS and DASH playlists and subtitle files
  • Generates download commands for external tools
  • Handles segmented adaptive streams, not just plain video files
  • Recognises media on a very large number of sites
  • Does not download streams itself
  • Requires a separate command-line downloader
  • Converting and some formats require its separate companion app, and several features are paid
  • Cannot download DRM-protected content
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Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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