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MediaGrabber

Free#64 of 135 in Video Downloaders

MediaGrabber: A focused, free stream downloader with broad format detection and FFmpeg conversion. Ranked #64 of 135 in Video Downloaders by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for browser users capturing modern web video streams.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Browser users capturing modern web video streams
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Maximum video quality
4k
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Handles HLS, DASH, direct, MSE, and YouTube streams
- Selects available quality variants up to 4K
- Detects subtitles and audio tracks when supplied by the stream
Where it doesn't
- Playlist and batch downloading are outside its stream-focused scope
- The documented Windows installer is limited to Windows x64
- macOS and Linux are described for source builds

Our verdict on MediaGrabber

MediaGrabber is an open-source Chrome and Edge extension for capturing online video streams from supported sources. It detects HLS, DASH, direct MP4/WebM, MSE-blobbed video, and YouTube streams through yt-dlp, then presents available quality choices in the browser popup. It is aimed at browser users who want a focused downloader for modern web video rather than a broad media-management application. Supported environments include Chrome, Edge, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its strongest fit is the combination of stream detection and conversion tools. MediaGrabber can select manifest variants up to 4K, expose subtitle and audio-track entries when the stream supplies them, and show download progress in the browser popup. The native messaging companion app connects the extension with FFmpeg for HLS and DASH conversion, while yt-dlp handles YouTube downloads and ffprobe is included in the integration set. Optional desktop notifications add a small convenience for downloads that continue beyond the popup.

MediaGrabber is free and open source, with distribution through GitHub Releases rather than the Chrome Web Store. The documented production installer is for Windows x64; macOS and Linux are described for source builds, which makes the installation path more technical on those platforms. Its focused scope is also a boundary: playlist and batch downloading are not part of the documented feature set. Choose MediaGrabber for stream-level browser downloads, quality selection, subtitle handling, and FFmpeg conversion. Choose an alternative if you need playlist management or batch-oriented workflows.

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MediaGrabber pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

MediaGrabber fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Maximum video quality	4k
Supported sources	HLS (.m3u8), DASH (.mpd), direct MP4/WebM, MSE-blobbed video, YouTube
Output formats	MP4
Playlist downloads	Not verified
Subtitle downloads	Yes
Batch downloads	Not verified
Device platforms	Chrome, Edge, Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: yt-dlp, FFmpeg, ffprobe
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

MediaGrabber integrations

MediaGrabber lists 3 integrations on its own site.

yt-dlp
FFmpeg
ffprobe

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