Offline viewing for BoyFriendTV

BoyFriendTV offers no download button and no official way to keep a video, so every viewing is a fresh stream over an internet connection. Screen recording is a poor substitute: picture quality drops and it takes a heavy share of system resources. BoyFriendTV Video Downloader puts a save button on the player instead and writes a clean MP4 to your computer, without installing other programs, visiting dubious third-party websites or needing any technical know-how.

From stream to file

Once you start a video on BoyFriendTV.com, the extension spots the stream and lists every rendition it found in a quality selector, giving MP4 priority; you can pick one yourself or let it auto-select the best available. Direct MP4 sources are saved untouched, while HLS streams are captured and turned into MP4 by the browser itself. Nothing is uploaded to an external server at any point. A dark popup reports progress in real time, and finished files are filed automatically under Downloads/BoyFriendTV/.

Starting a download

1. Install the extension and sign in with the one-time password (OTP) sent to your email.
2. Open a video page on BoyFriendTV.com and play a video you are authorised to download. Detection begins only after playback starts.
3. Open the download list from the player's download button, the extension icon in your toolbar, or the right-click menu.
4. Choose a resolution and save. Leave the tab open until the download has finished.

Supported and unsupported

The resolutions on offer are whatever BoyFriendTV provides for that video, and email OTP activation has to be completed before the first download.

What the permissions do

• downloads: writes the completed MP4 and monitors progress.
• scripting: adds the download button and detection logic to the page.
• tabs: preserves state as you move between tabs.
• offscreen: performs HLS work in the background.
• storage: saves activation state and preferences on your device.

FAQ

What's the process for downloading from BoyFriendTV?

Go to BoyFriendTV.com and play a video you're authorised to save. Then click the player's download button, the toolbar icon or the right-click menu option, choose a quality, and you'll get an MP4.

How do I choose between quality levels?

All detected renditions appear in the selector, with MP4 given priority. Pick the resolution you want, or leave the extension to auto-select the best one available.

Will the files play on my other devices?

Yes, they're standard MP4. A direct MP4 source is kept as it is, and HLS streams are converted inside the browser.

Do I have to organise the downloaded files myself?

No. Every file is dropped automatically into a Downloads/BoyFriendTV/ folder, which keeps the collection tidy without any manual sorting.

Is my browser or operating system supported?

On desktop, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Whale and Yandex are supported, running on Windows, macOS or Linux. Safari and mobile browsers are not.

The video won't show up in the extension. What should I do?

Play the video and wait for its network requests to register before opening the extension. If it's still missing, reload the page and try again.

Why are tabs, scripting, downloads and offscreen permissions needed?

They let the downloader notice playback, insert the button, assemble the HLS segments and save the finished MP4. Each has its own job in that chain.

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.