# MAX Video Downloader

> Browser extension that detects downloadable media on websites and saves direct files, HLS, and DASH streams. Optional open-source desktop CoApp adds native FFmpeg processing for heavier workflows.

## Key pages

- [Homepage](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/index.md)
- [How It Works](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/architecture.md)
- [Features](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/features.md)
- [Install Desktop App](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/install.md)
- [FAQ](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/faq.md)
- [Privacy Policy](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/privacy.md)
- [Changelog](https://maxvideodownloader.pro/changelog.md)

## Important facts

- Browser extension for Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers.
- Detects and downloads direct media files, HLS (.m3u8), DASH (.mpd), subtitles, and live streams when the source allows it.
- Optional open-source desktop CoApp adds native FFmpeg processing, custom folders, and higher same-site concurrency on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- All media detection, download handling, and processing are local-first; the product does not rely on remote video-processing servers.
- DRM-protected media and YouTube downloads are not supported.
- Some websites or streams may still be unsupported because of technical limits or browser-store policy.
- The public Markdown files are generated from the published HTML pages at build time and should match the site content.