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MAX downloads videos, audio, and subtitles — including HLS (.m3u8) and DASH (.mpd) streams, and direct files: MP4, WEBM, MP3, VTT, etc. No accounts. No ads. No limits. No tracking. 100% free.
⚠️ YouTube and DRM-protected content are NOT supported ❗ HLS/DASH require installation of a free open-source Desktop App
What MAX can do: – Download HLS (.m3u8) and DASH (.mpd) streaming videos – Download direct media files (.mp4, .webm, .mp3, etc.) – Record live streams while they are playing – Save videos in original quality without re-encoding – Extract audio tracks and subtitles – Download subtitles (.srt, .vtt) – Merge video, audio, and subtitles into one file – Smart container selection for muxing tracks – Zero data collection — everything stays on your device
How it works 👇 1. Open a page with a video 2. Click the MAX icon 3. Select quality and click Download
Same simple workflow for MP4 videos, HLS streams, and DASH media, including LIVE streams. No copy-pasting links. No external websites.
Adaptive streaming support: MAX is built for adaptive streaming protocols like HLS and DASH. You can download m3u8 streams and mpd videos and save them as MP4, MKV, or WEBM files compatible with offline players. All technical complexity is handled automatically.
Companion App (CoApp): To download HLS and DASH streaming videos, MAX uses a lightweight open-source desktop app powered by FFmpeg. – Required only for HLS/DASH – Not required for direct MP4 or WEBM downloads – No ads, no tracking – Source code published on GitHub
Supported platforms: – macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon M1–M4 and Intel) – Windows 8.1+ (x64 and ARM64) – Linux (x64 and ARM64)
Privacy guaranteed: ✓ No analytics ✓ No accounts ✓ No paywalls ✓ No artificial limits ✓ All processing happens locally ✓ Open-source Companion App
Performance and usability: – Lightweight extension (~256 KB) – Uses full available internet speed – Download progress with file size estimates – Clear metadata (quality, resolution, codec, FPS, audio language) – Companion App auto-disconnects when idle – Easy installation and uninstallation
Real-world use cases: – Download online courses and tutorials – Save videos for offline viewing – Record live streams and webinars – Download content before it expires – Build a personal media library – Download videos from streaming websites
Completely free: – No subscriptions – No premium features – No limits on speed, file size, or number of downloads
Legal notice: MAX complies with Chrome Web Store policies. YouTube, DRM-protected media, and other restricted platforms are not supported. Always make sure you have the right to download content.
Get started: Install the extension and start downloading instantly. For HLS and DASH support, install the free Companion App — it takes under a minute. Direct media files work without it.
Feedback: If a video is not detected or fails to download, you can anonymously report it from inside the extension. I read and investigate all the submissions to fix them in the next updates.
Built by a solo developer for Community. Enjoy 🤝
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