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SERP Video Tools (Browser Extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave)

Supercharged video tools for downloading, speed controls, scrubbing, transcriptions, clipping, conversions and more

SERP Video Tools is a cross-browser extension that upgrades online video workflows with fast downloads, precise scrubbing, and flexible playback speed controls. It also helps you skip ads, grab transcripts and thumbnails, clip segments, and convert formats for faster research and reuse.

Links

Get it here

GitHub

Live Features

Download videos from online

Adjust video playback speeds

Jump forward/back in videos

Skip ads

Convert video formats

Planned Features

Download video thumbnails

Download video transcriptions

Video clipping

Download video clips to GIFs

Supported Platforms

Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave

Screenshots

Security & Scope

Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab

Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports

Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content

Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow

Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required

FAQs

What is SERP Video Tools used for?

SERP Video Tools is a cross-browser extension designed to improve how you work with online videos. It lets you download videos, adjust playback speed, scrub precisely, skip ads, grab transcripts and thumbnails, clip specific segments, and convert formats for faster research and reuse.

Which websites and video players does it work on?

It works on most common video players and platforms you encounter online, including embedded videos on blogs, landing pages, course portals, and search results. If a video plays in your browser, there’s a good chance SERP Video Tools can interact with it.

Can I download videos directly from a page?

Yes. When a supported video is detected, a download option appears. You can select from available qualities or formats and save the video directly to your computer.

Is there a free trial or free version?

Currently, there is no fully free version or free trial. We may introduce a free trial in the future, but there is no official timeline yet.

Is there a limit to how much I can download?

No. There are no download limits. SERP Video Tools allows unlimited downloads, so you can download as much content as you need.

Will the video or course owner know that I downloaded their content?

In most cases, no. Platforms typically do not give content owners access to download-level user data. If you want additional privacy, you can use the SERP VPN extension alongside the downloader.

Can I use SERP Video Tools on my phone or iPad?

No. SERP Video Tools is a browser extension and must be used on a desktop or laptop computer. Mobile browsers on phones and tablets do not support the required extension features.

How does playback speed control work?

You can speed videos up to skim content faster or slow them down for detailed review. Speed changes apply instantly and work together with precise scrubbing controls.

Can I jump forward or backward by specific time intervals?

Yes. The extension adds quick-jump controls so you can move forward or backward by set time increments without dragging the timeline.

Does SERP Video Tools skip ads?

Ad skipping works on compatible players where ads are part of the video stream. Results depend on how the platform serves ads, so some ads may still appear.

Can I download transcripts or captions?

If captions or transcripts are available for a video, SERP Video Tools can extract and download them for offline reading, quoting, or analysis.

Can I download video thumbnails?

Yes. You can save available thumbnails directly from the video player, which is useful for previews, documentation, or content planning.

Can I clip just part of a video instead of the whole thing?

Yes. You can set start and end points and download only the segment you need, which saves time and storage.

What browsers and operating systems are supported?

SERP Video Tools works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop systems.

Is using SERP Video Tools legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. Laws and platform rules vary by country and service. Consult a qualified legal professional if you have legal questions.

General best practices include:

Only download or clip content you own or have permission to use.

Respect platform terms of service and reasonable usage limits.

Use the tool responsibly for personal, research, or permitted professional use.

Permissions Justifications

downloads

Saves downloaded videos as MP4 files to your downloads folder.

storage

Stores download history, preferences, and session data locally between sessions.

activeTab

Detects video players on the page you're currently viewing to inject download controls.

tabs

Manages download sessions across tab refreshes and switches.

scripting

Extracts video stream data, quality information, and authentication details from the page.

offscreen

Processes and converts video streams to MP4 in the background using FFmpeg without freezing your browser.

cookies

Reads authentication cookies needed to download videos from sites that require login.

webNavigation

Tracks page navigation to maintain context for ongoing downloads.

declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Intercepts and modifies network requests to optimize video stream fetching.

webRequest

Monitors network traffic to detect video streams and capture stream manifests.

debugger

Analyzes page content and detects video players like YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, and Wistia.

management

Manages extension lifecycle and settings during operation.

sidePanel

Displays download status and controls in a side panel for easy monitoring.

host_permissions

Allows the extension to access all websites to detect and download videos from any video player.
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