MAX Video Downloader: Download HLS/DASH/MP4 from the Web

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MAX Video Downloader: Browser Extension & Companion App

MAX Video Downloader is a browser extension with an optional companion application (CoApp) that enables downloading videos, live streams, and extracting audio/subtitles from virtually any website. Supporting HLS, DASH, MP4, and WebM formats, it works across 99% of websites including major platforms worldwide.

Built by a solo developer from Russia, MAX offers a clean, intuitive interface packed with powerful features—all completely free with no accounts, ads, or artificial limits.

Why This Exists

While browsers excel at playing video, they offer no built-in way to save streams for offline viewing. MAX fills this gap by detecting media sources on web pages and providing one-click download capabilities. The optional CoApp enhances performance, enables 20 simultaneous downloads, and provides greater stability for power users.

Key Features

Advanced Streaming Support

Download HLS and DASH streams as easily as direct media files; no technical knowledge required. MAX handles manifest parsing, segment downloading, and automatic remuxing.

Live Recording

Capture live streams in real time from platforms like Twitch, Twitter/X, VK, and others. Perfect for saving webinars, gaming sessions, or live events before they disappear.

Original Quality Preservation

Stream copying without re-encoding delivers pixel-perfect quality exactly as served by the source—no generational loss from unnecessary transcoding.

Multi-track Muxing

Select multiple audio and subtitle tracks, then combine them into a single video file. Choose your preferred language tracks or commentary tracks for a customized viewing experience.

Audio & Subtitle Extraction

Rip clean audio tracks from any video for podcasts, music, or voice recordings. Extract subtitle files in various formats—a feature missing from 99% of competing downloaders.

Rich Metadata & Previews

See quality, FPS, resolution, codecs, and size estimates for every available stream. Media-based preview thumbnails show exactly what you’re about to download.

Downloads History & Management

Local history tracks all downloads with quick access to files, statistics, and re-download capabilities. Filter, search, rename, and manage downloads from one centralized window.

How It Works

  1. Install Extension: Add MAX from the Chrome Web Store (or install CoApp for enhanced features)
  2. Navigate to Video Page: Open any website with embedded video content
  3. Click MAX Icon: The extension detects available streams and presents download options
  4. Select & Download: Choose quality, tracks, and format. Download begins immediately

The companion app (CoApp) runs as a native messaging host, bypassing browser limitations for better performance, multiple concurrent downloads, and direct filesystem access.

Installation

Browser Extension (Chrome/Edge/Firefox)

Visit the Chrome Web Store and click “Add to Chrome.” MAX also supports Edge and Firefox (coming soon to their stores).

Companion Application (CoApp) - Optional but Recommended

macOS

  • Apple Silicon (M1-M4): Download DMG
  • Intel x64: Download DMG
  • After installation: xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/mvdcoapp.app" && open "/Applications/mvdcoapp.app"

Windows

Linux

  • One-liner: curl -sSLf https://github.com/Suwot/mvd-coapp/releases/latest/download/install.sh | bash
  • Manual packages available for x64 and ARM64 architectures

Platform Support

MAX works on every major desktop platform:

  • Windows: Full features with system integration
  • macOS: Menu-bar app (via CoApp) or browser extension
  • Linux: Native packages for major distributions

Mobile support varies by platform due to browser extension limitations, but the core downloading functionality works wherever Chrome-based browsers are available.

Privacy & Security

  • 100% Local Processing: No analytics, telemetry, or data collection
  • No Accounts Required: Zero registration or personal information needed
  • Open Source CoApp: Companion application source available on GitHub
  • No Paywalls: All features free without artificial limits

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, etc? Yes, MAX supports all major social media platforms except YouTube (due to Chrome Web Store restrictions).

How does the CoApp improve the experience? The CoApp enables 20 simultaneous downloads, direct folder selection before download, faster processing, and greater stability; especially for large or numerous downloads.

Is it really free forever? Currently yes—developed by a solo creator who accepts that international payments are complicated. While paid features may come eventually, the core tool remains free with no limits.

What about DRM-protected content? MAX cannot download DRM-protected streams (including YouTube) due to legal and technical restrictions imposed by browser extension stores.

Why This Tool Rocks

  • Universally Compatible: Works on 99% of websites with embedded video
  • Professional Features: HLS/DASH support, live recording, track extraction—tools usually found in paid software
  • Zero Cost, Zero Hassle: Completely free with no ads, accounts, or upsells
  • Privacy First: All processing stays local on your machine
  • Active Development: Regular updates from a dedicated solo developer
  • Open Source Core: CoApp code available for inspection and contribution
  • Stream Copying: Preserves original quality without generational loss from re-encoding

🔗 Website: maxvideodownloader.pro
🔗 GitHub: github.com/suwot/mvd-coapp
🔗 Chrome Web Store: max-video-downloader

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