MAX Video Downloader – download HLS, DASH, MP4/WEBM, LIVE streams

Max is the best-in-class video/audio/subs downloader – there's no accounts, payments or telemetry, it's completely FREE – as it should be.

⚠️ YouTube and DRM are not supported! ❗️ HLS/DASH required installation of Desktop Application (open-source, free, no ads or telemetry)

What MAX can do: – Download HLS (.m3u8), DASH (.mpd), and direct media (.mp4, .webm, .mp3, .vtt, .srt, etc) – Record live streams as they happen – Extract Audio and Subtitles from source media – Merge/Mux multiple tracks (audio, subs) into one video file – Copy source quality without re-encoding – Zero data collection – everything stays on your machine ... and many more features you get for FREE.

Simple to use: 👉 Click MAX icon on the page with video → select quality → click 'Download' – that's it. No confusing menus or waiting. Same flow for all types of media!

No more copy-pasting URLs and constantly opening new tabs, full experience happens inside the extension!

Adaptive streaming support: MAX is built for adaptive protocols (HLS/DASH). You can download m3u8 streams and mpd videos in the original quality and save them as MP4, WEBM or MKV files – exactly what your offline player expects. All the complexity is handled by extension, without you even needing to know about it.

Companion App (CoApp): For HLS and DASH formats, MAX requires a lightweight open-source desktop application built around FFmpeg. Direct video files can be downloaded without CoApp. This combo ensures best-possible experience for you as the end-user. All the code is published on GitHub, while extension passes Chrome Web Store manual reviews, which guarantees your safety and security.

Supported platforms: – macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel) – Windows 8.1+ (x64 and ARM64 via native emulation) – Linux (x64 and ARM64 distros)

Privacy guaranteed: ✓ No analytics ✓ No accounts ✓ No paywalls ✓ No artificial limitations ✓ All processing happens locally on your device ✓ Source code is published on GitHub

Performance optimized: – Extension is under ~256 Kb. Only necessary permissions with clear reasoning behind each. – CoApp auto-disconnects in 1 min of inactivity to save resources. – Downloads use full internet speed. – Smart optimizations to reduce any load on the system. – Easy installation AND uninstallation.

Downloads show progress with downloaded file size estimation and clear metadata (quality, resolution, codec, fps, audio channels, language).

Real-world usage: – Save online courses and tutorials for offline learning/studying. – Archive important presentations and webinars before they expire. – Record live events and sports broadcasts. – Download entertainment content for travel without internet. – Build your personal media library from multiple sources. – Download videos from Sora, VK, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, DailyMotion and many other media platforms

Completely free: – No premium tiers or subscription plans. – No artificial limits on download speed, file size, or number of downloads. – Every feature available to all users immediately.

Legal compliance: This extension respects Chrome Web Store policies. YouTube and other restricted platforms, as well as DRM-protected media is not supported. Always ensure you have rights to download content.

Get started: Install the extension and start downloading instantly. For HLS/DASH support, install the free companion app – takes under 1 minute. Direct media files can be downloaded immediately without coapp installation. Additional information is available on the website.

Please note: if some videos are not detected or you have error during download, you can anonymously report them from within extension UI – just press 'Report' button under the item with issue or submit feedback in Settings tab – it really helps.

I'm a solo developer and do it completely free of charge, so your help and feedback is appreciated 🤝