Flash Video Downloader review
A focused Chrome extension for detecting webpage media and saving selected files.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Flash Video Downloader is a Chrome extension from Happy Apps for people who want to save video and Flash files detected on webpages. Click its extension icon to see the available files, then choose one or download all listed files. It is a narrow browser-based option for individual users who want to save detected media without a broader download-management workflow.
The published feature list names SWF, FLV, MKV, MP4 and AVI, and also refers to other formats. Its batch option applies to the files detected on the current webpage: users can select one file or download all available files at once. The listing describes coverage as most webpages, but does not name specific sites, so buyers should treat detection as page-dependent rather than assume support for a particular service. This makes the extension a better fit for straightforward file detection than for managing downloads across a defined set of video platforms.
The extension is free and is offered through Chrome, which keeps its use centered on the browser rather than a standalone desktop application. The Chrome Web Store listing cautions users to check permissions and copyright for downloaded files, so it suits people prepared to make those checks themselves. Choose it for a simple way to inspect detected webpage media and save one or several files; look elsewhere if you need named site compatibility or broader download management.
Flash Video Downloader pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Detects available video and Flash files on webpages
- Supports SWF, FLV, MKV, MP4 and AVI formats
- Downloads one selected file or all detected files
- Where it doesn't
- Works as a Chrome extension rather than a standalone downloader
- Specific supported websites are not named
- Users need to check permissions and copyright for downloaded files
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