SproutVideo Downloader

Overview

SproutVideo-hosted course videos have no download button. Streaming works until you're on a plane, your internet drops, or the course creator changes platforms. Then the content you paid for becomes inaccessible.

This extension adds the download button SproutVideo lacks. It works on SproutVideo's own site, vids.io links, and anywhere a SproutVideo player is embedded, including course platforms, client portals, and documentation sites. Password-protected videos are supported. Enter the password in the extension and continue. Pick your quality, and the video saves as a standard MP4 on your computer.

Pages with multiple videos are handled cleanly so you can grab exactly the one you need. A built-in download manager tracks progress for longer videos, and everything runs locally in your browser. Your videos are never routed through anyone else's servers. Three free downloads are included to try it out.

Why It Exists

• Archive SproutVideo-hosted training, onboarding, marketing, or client-delivery videos before access changes.
• Save embedded SproutVideo content from private portals and third-party pages without manually extracting signed URLs.
• Get standard MP4 output from either direct downloads or authenticated HLS streams through one consistent workflow.
• Keep downloads private because detection, stream assembly, and MP4 generation happen on your own device.

Key Features

• Detects SproutVideo players on sproutvideo.com, vids.io links, and third-party websites where SproutVideo is embedded.
• Places a download button directly on detected players so you can start the workflow without leaving the video page.
• Decodes base64 player data and script-level metadata to surface video title, poster, duration, and available formats.
• Supports direct MP4 sources when the player exposes them and falls back to authenticated HLS processing when it does not.
• Builds signed HLS requests using SproutVideo policy tokens so protected manifests, fragments, and keys can be processed correctly.
• Handles password-protected SproutVideo videos with a password entry section in the popup instead of forcing manual retries.
• Supports multiple detected videos on the same page so you can choose the exact embed you want instead of guessing.
• Includes an inline download manager with progress, speed, queue state, and task tracking for longer downloads.
• Uses offscreen processing and FastStream-style background handling so HLS-to-MP4 conversion does not lock up the active tab.
• Auto-saves completed MP4 files to your Downloads folder with no external software, ffmpeg install, or command-line setup.

How It Works

• Install and activate: Add SproutVideo Downloader to your browser and complete email OTP activation to unlock the 3-download free trial.
• Open the player: Visit sproutvideo.com, a vids.io link, or a third-party site with a SproutVideo embed and let the player finish loading.
• Choose the video and quality: Use the overlay button or extension popup, enter a password if the player is locked, and select the format or resolution you want.
• Save the MP4: The extension downloads the direct file or processes the authenticated HLS stream locally, then saves the finished MP4 to your computer.

Reviews

• Perfect for embedded training videos (5/5): Our training portal uses SproutVideo embeds and this extension finds them immediately. The MP4 output is clean and the quality chooser makes offline review easy. - Avery McLean
• Handles protected videos properly (4.9/5): I was able to download password-protected client videos without leaving the browser or chasing stream URLs. The queue and progress view are much better than generic downloaders. - Simone Laurent
• Reliable across embeds and private pages (4.8/5): It works on vids.io links and embedded players inside documentation pages, which was the main reason I bought it. Long HLS jobs finish reliably in the background. - Trent Howard

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera
• Whale
• Yandex

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• sproutvideo.com video pages
• vids.io links
• Third-party pages with SproutVideo embeds
• Password-protected videos you can access
• Direct MP4 and authenticated HLS delivery

Not Supported

• Safari and mobile browsers
• Live streams
• DRM-protected content
• Bulk library export workflows

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• The SproutVideo player must be loaded before the extension can detect available formats.
• Password-protected videos still require the correct password.
• Available quality depends on what the video owner has enabled in SproutVideo.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• Live-stream capture is not supported.
• Bulk site-wide export workflows are not supported.
• You must already have permission to access and download the content.
• Email OTP sign-in is required to activate the free trial.

Permissions:

• downloads: Writes the finished MP4 to your device and keeps the download manager synchronized with active progress.
• storage: Stores activation state, trial counters, queue state, and format preferences locally between browser sessions.
• activeTab: Detects the current SproutVideo player, injects the overlay button, and reads the page context only on the active tab.
• tabs: Supports multi-frame detection, queue continuity, and status recovery when you switch tabs or return to the source page.
• scripting: Extracts player data, embedded metadata, and authenticated stream details required to build the quality list and start the correct download workflow.
• offscreen: Processes authenticated HLS streams in a hidden context so longer MP4 conversions do not freeze the active browser tab.

FAQ

How do I download a SproutVideo video?

Open a page with a SproutVideo player, let the video load, then click the in-player download button or the extension icon. Select the quality you want and keep the tab open while the file is saved as MP4.

Does it work on embedded SproutVideo players?

Yes. The extension is built to detect SproutVideo embeds on third-party sites, private portals, docs pages, and course platforms in addition to sproutvideo.com and vids.io links.

Can it download password-protected videos?

Yes. If the video is protected with a SproutVideo password, the popup includes a password section so you can unlock the player and continue through the normal download flow.

What quality options are available?

The extension lists the formats exposed by the player data and HLS manifests, sorted highest first. Depending on the source, you may see direct download entries plus HLS renditions such as source, UHD, HD, or SD.

What format are downloads saved in?

Downloads are saved as standard MP4 files. Direct MP4 sources are downloaded directly, while authenticated HLS streams are stitched and converted to MP4 inside the browser.

Can it detect more than one video on the same page?

Yes. If a page contains multiple SproutVideo embeds, the popup can list them so you can choose the right video instead of downloading the wrong player.

Do I need ffmpeg or desktop software?

No. The full workflow runs inside the browser extension, including authenticated stream handling, HLS processing, queue management, and final MP4 saving.

How does the free trial work?

After email OTP sign-in, you get 3 free downloads on the current device. Unlimited downloads require the paid subscription configured for this product.

Which browsers are supported?

Desktop support includes Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Whale, and Yandex on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.

Why is the downloader not finding my video?

Make sure the SproutVideo player has fully loaded before opening the popup. If the embed is lazy-loaded, refresh the page and wait for the player to initialize. Protected videos may also require you to enter the correct password first.

Is my data private?

Yes. Video detection, stream handling, and MP4 generation run locally in your browser. Remote requests are limited to activation, license checks, and update checks, not uploading the media itself.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.