Video Area Downloader

Pick a video area on the current page and directly download accessible media files.

As of June 2026, Video Area Downloader has 7 users in the Functionality & UI category.

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Version
0.1.0
Manifest V3

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 16, 2026.

8.4851.5199999999999996Apr 16, 2026Jun 13, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 16, 20260.1.0
Apr 22, 20260.1.0
May 6, 20260.1.0
May 11, 202620.1.0
May 30, 202630.1.0
Jun 5, 202650.1.0
Jun 13, 202680.1.0
Now70.1.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
downloadsscriptingactiveTabstorage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

Video Area Downloader screenshot 1

About

Select visible video areas on web pages and extract downloadable video URLs easily

Video Area Downloader is a Chrome extension that allows you to identify videos displayed on a webpage and extract their source URLs—even when no download button is provided.
Simply hover over a video area, select it, and retrieve the video link for direct download when available.

This extension is designed for fast, intuitive selection of on-screen video elements without requiring technical setup.

Key Features
Automatically detects visible video areas on web pages
Hover to highlight selectable video regions
Click to extract the video source URL
Direct download when supported by the video source
Open original video link when direct download is not available
Lightweight and simple interface
How to Use
Activate the extension
Move your cursor over the video you want to download
Confirm the highlighted video area
Click the video
Choose one of the following options in the extension UI:
Direct Download to save the video immediately
Go to Video URL to open the source link in a new tab
Supported Content

This extension works with standard HTML video elements displayed on web pages.

The following platforms are not supported:

YouTube
Netflix
DRM-protected streaming services
Other platforms with protected video delivery systems
Important Legal Notice

This extension is intended for use only with content you are legally permitted to download.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use complies with:

copyright laws
website terms of service
applicable local regulations

Downloading protected or restricted content without permission may violate legal or platform policies. The developer does not encourage or support unauthorized downloading.

Recommended Use Cases
Saving publicly available educational videos
Archiving reference materials for personal workflows
Downloading permitted media resources from web pages
Collecting non-restricted video content for offline viewing

Video Area Downloader provides a fast and practical way to identify and retrieve video URLs directly from visible web content.

Technical

Version
0.1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
446KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u0165d52a02a5c6ddbbf65f232c3f3de2
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 14, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Apr 14, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 13, 2026
Website
Support URL

Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 13, 2026.