Uploads Don't Last Forever

Everything on ThisVid comes from the community, so a video can disappear the moment its uploader removes it or the account behind it is taken down, and after that there's no getting it back. ThisVid Video Downloader keeps a copy on your own device, so what you saved stays available whatever happens on the site.

Open a video, pick a resolution and the file comes down as a standard MP4, at the original quality with no re-encoding, watermarks or injected ads. A one-click overlay on video pages handles quick single saves, and a batch queue accepts multiple ThisVid links for bulk archiving, working through them on its own while you get on with something else.

Built for Flaky Servers

ThisVid's servers are known for being unreliable: connections drop, speeds swing and transfers stall without warning, especially at busy times. Rather than starting over, the retry system resumes an interrupted transfer from its last successful checkpoint, whether the hiccup was on the server or your network. Most stalls are handled automatically. If problems keep coming back, it's usually a server-side issue that clears up by itself. A live readout shows transfer speed, file size and the estimated time remaining.

How It Finds and Saves Videos

• It inspects the ThisVid player and how the page is built, which tells it where the streams are and which resolutions exist.
• It handles user-uploaded videos on public pages and in embedded players.
• It can capture anything your browser session can reach, so a private video you can watch while logged in can be saved as well.
• Output is MP4 without transcoding, so the source material isn't degraded.
• Files go to an output folder you choose; naming templates set the file names, and subfolders per date can be switched on if you want them.

Privacy

The whole pipeline is local: no cloud middlemen, no staging servers, no analytics and no usage tracking. Your browser talks to ThisVid's content delivery servers and to nothing else.

Compatibility

Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera on Windows, macOS and Linux. Supported regions: Worldwide.

Why It Asks for Each Permission

• downloads: writes ThisVid videos to your device in their original form.
• activeTab: spots downloadable video on the ThisVid page you're currently viewing.
• storage: keeps your download preferences, queue history and activation status between sessions.
• notifications: lets you know when a download is done or when something in the queue needs you.

FAQ

How does it locate the video on a ThisVid page?

By reading the site's player and page structure, which reveals the stream addresses and the resolutions available for that video.

What do the saved files look like?

Standard MP4s. Nothing is re-encoded, so they keep the quality of the original source.

Can a list of ThisVid links be lined up and left to run?

Yes. Add several ThisVid links to the queue and it handles them in order, retrying on its own whenever a transfer stalls.

Can private ThisVid videos be saved?

Yes, as long as your own logged-in session can play it. Whatever your browser is able to watch, the extension is able to save.

Why do some transfers stall or fail?

ThisVid's servers can be unreliable, particularly when they're busy. Automatic retries take care of most stalls; ongoing failures usually point to a server problem that resolves itself.

Does the extension talk to any outside servers?

No. Processing stays in your browser, and the only traffic is between you and ThisVid's content delivery servers.

Can I control where files end up?

Yes. You pick the output folder, set your own naming rules and, if you like, have files sorted into subfolders by date.

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.