Udemy Video Downloader

Overview

Udemy's built-in offline mode only works on the mobile app, and even then downloads expire. This browser extension puts a download button right inside the Udemy course page. Pick the whole course, a section, or individual lectures, choose your video quality, and everything saves as regular MP4 files organized exactly like the course curriculum. Videos, captions in any available language, audio-only tracks for listening on the go, and every PDF or resource the instructor attached all come down together.

The extension handles large courses smoothly, automatically pausing and resuming if things slow down so your account stays safe. Searchable PDF transcripts can be generated from the caption files for quick review before an exam.

Everything downloads directly to your computer. No data gets sent anywhere, no credentials are stored, and there is zero tracking. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera. Try 3 free downloads, no credit card required.

Why It Exists

• Preserve entire Udemy courses for offline study, travel, or compliance archives with all materials included.
• Keep videos, captions, resources, and attachments organized exactly like the original course curriculum.
• Avoid rate-limiting problems with automatic pause and resume logic that protects your Udemy account.
• Generate searchable transcript PDFs from caption files for quick reference and study notes.

Key Features

• Uses your Udemy session cookies to authenticate against purchased courses securely
• Queues entire courses, individual sections, or selected lectures with flexible selection
• Downloads MP4 videos in your preferred quality with resolution selection per lecture
• Saves caption files in multiple available languages alongside each lecture video
• Extracts audio-only tracks for podcast-style offline listening
• Downloads all attached resources, PDFs, and supplementary materials per lecture
• Mirrors Udemy's Course > Section > Lecture folder structure when naming files
• Generates optional searchable transcript PDFs from caption files
• Handles Udemy rate limits with automatic pause, wait, and resume logic
• Supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on desktop

How It Works

• Install and log in to Udemy: Add Udemy Video Downloader to your browser, activate your license, and log in to your Udemy account as usual.
• Open a course curriculum: Navigate to any purchased Udemy course. The extension reads the course API to detect all sections, lectures, and available resources.
• Select and queue downloads: Choose entire courses, specific sections, or individual lectures. Set your preferred video quality and caption languages, then start the queue.
• Study offline with organized files: Videos, captions, resources, and optional transcript PDFs are saved in curriculum-structured folders ready for offline study on any device.

Reviews

• Full course archives in hours (5/5): I queued a 120-lecture course and woke up to perfectly organised folders with captions and resources intact. - Elena Brooks
• Handles rate limits gracefully (4.9/5): When Udemy throttled the queue it paused and resumed automatically. Zero manual babysitting. - Victor Singh
• Keeps training accessible offline (4.8/5): We archive important courses for staff travel. Videos, PDFs, and transcripts all stay synced. - Margo Diaz

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Udemy course videos in multiple quality tiers
• Caption files in all available languages
• Audio-only tracks for podcast-style listening
• Downloadable resources, PDFs, and attachments
• Courses you have purchased or have valid enrollment access to

Not Supported

• Safari and mobile browsers
• DRM-protected Udemy Business content
• Courses you have not purchased or enrolled in
• Udemy practice tests and interactive coding exercises
• Udemy mobile app downloads

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• You must be logged in to Udemy and have purchased or enrolled in the course to download it.
• DRM-protected content in Udemy Business plans may not be downloadable.
• Udemy rate limiting may slow large course downloads; the extension handles this automatically.
• Interactive elements like practice tests and coding exercises cannot be downloaded as video.
• Available video quality depends on what Udemy provides for each lecture.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• Caption availability depends on what the instructor has provided for each lecture.

Permissions:

• downloads: Writes lecture videos, captions, and resources to your downloads folder while keeping queue progress accurate.
• storage: Stores licence activation, cookie status, queue preferences, and download progress locally so the downloader stays configured between sessions.
• activeTab: Detects the Udemy course currently open and injects queue controls into the curriculum page.
• tabs: Tracks navigation between lectures and sections so queued downloads remain aligned with the right course.
• scripting: Reads course metadata, lecture manifests, caption links, and resource URLs from Udemy's pages in order to queue downloads.
• notifications: Sends completion, pause, and error alerts so you know what the queue is doing without keeping the popup open.

FAQ

How do I start downloading a Udemy course?

Log into Udemy, open the course curriculum, launch the downloader, choose the sections or lectures you need, and start the queue. The extension uses your session cookies to fetch videos, captions, and resources.

Does it handle Udemy rate limits automatically?

Yes. When the platform throttles requests the downloader pauses, waits the required interval, and resumes so your account stays in good standing.

What files are saved with each lecture?

Each lecture can include the MP4 video, optional audio-only track, caption files in available languages, and any downloadable resources or attachments linked to that lecture.

Can I choose specific sections instead of the whole course?

Absolutely. Queue entire courses, individual sections, or selected lectures with the quality and caption languages you prefer.

How are files organized?

The extension mirrors Udemy's curriculum structure, creating folders for each course section and naming lecture files with their section and lecture numbers for easy navigation.

Can I resume an interrupted download?

Yes. If a download is interrupted, the extension tracks which lectures have been completed and resumes from where it left off without re-downloading finished files.

What is the transcript PDF feature?

The extension can convert downloaded caption files into searchable PDF documents, making it easy to review lecture content, search for specific topics, and create study notes.

Which browsers are supported?

Builds are available for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops.

Is my Udemy account information safe?

The extension relies on locally exported session cookies. Credentials are never stored or transmitted, and all downloads happen on your device.

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.