SproutVideo Downloader is a browser extension that adds a download button to SproutVideo-hosted or embedded videos, converting them to MP4 files for offline access.
What is SproutVideo Downloader?
SproutVideo Downloader is a browser extension that detects SproutVideo players on sproutvideo.com, vids.io links, and third-party sites where SproutVideo is embedded. It reads player metadata, supported formats, and authenticated HLS streams, then exports the video as a standard MP4 file. The extension runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Whale, and Yandex. It is developed by Serp Apps and is independent, not affiliated with SproutVideo.
Key Features
- Embed detection across sites — Identifies SproutVideo players on sproutvideo.com, vids.io, and any third-party page (course platforms, client portals, documentation sites).
- Direct MP4 and HLS handling — Grabs direct MP4 sources when available; otherwise downloads and stitches authenticated HLS streams into MP4 using local browser processing.
- Password-protected video support — Lets you enter the video password in the extension popup, then continues the download workflow without manual retries.
- Quality selection — Lists available resolutions sorted highest-first (e.g., source, UHD, HD, SD) from the player metadata and HLS manifest.
- Multiple video detection per page — When a page contains more than one SproutVideo embed, the popup shows all detected players so you can pick the correct one.
- Inline download manager — Tracks progress, speed, queue state, and task status for longer downloads; runs offscreen to avoid freezing the active tab.
- No external software required — Full HLS-to-MP4 conversion, stream assembly, and saving happen inside the extension — no ffmpeg, command line, or desktop tools needed.
- Three free downloads — After email OTP activation you get 3 trial downloads; unlimited downloads require the paid subscription ($9/month billed monthly).
Who is it for?
- Course creators and learners — Download training videos hosted on SproutVideo that lack a native download button, for offline study or backup.
- Business professionals with client portals — Save embedded SproutVideo content from private client portals or documentation sites before access changes.
- Marketing and product teams — Archive onboarding or marketing videos from embedded players for internal review or redistribution.
What can you do with SproutVideo Downloader?
- Download from embedded player pages: Open a third-party site that embeds SproutVideo (e.g., a corporate training portal), let the player load, click the in-player download button or extension icon, choose quality, and save the MP4.
- Save password-protected videos: Enter the video password in the extension popup, then proceed to download the authenticated HLS stream as MP4 without leaving the page.
- Queue multiple videos from a single page: If the page has several SproutVideo embeds, the extension lists them all so you can download each one individually or in sequence.
How does SproutVideo Downloader work?
- Install and activate – Add the extension to your browser and complete email OTP activation to unlock the 3-download free trial.
- Open the player – Visit a page with a SproutVideo embed (sproutvideo.com, vids.io, or third-party) and let the player finish loading.
- Choose the video and quality – Use the overlay button or extension popup; if the video is password-protected, enter the password. Select the desired format/resolution.
- Save the MP4 – The extension downloads the direct file or processes the authenticated HLS stream locally, then saves the finished MP4 to your Downloads folder.
