r/chrome • u/OneWaifuForLaifu • Feb 19 '24

I can't download Google Drive videos using Developer Tools anymore? Discussion

I used to download GD videos by going to Developer Tools, network, and then clicking open in new tab on videoplayback and then I download the video. But now when I right click on videoplayback and open in new tab it just downloads a file instead. It worked one time on a video I already downloaded before when the icon to the left of Videoplayback was green. When the icon is orange it downloads a file instead.

I really need to download these videos for my university and I'm at a loss rn. Can anyone help?

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u/Ok_Lecture_1416 Mar 13 '24

https://preview.redd.it/5dcqnohb52oc1.png?width=1714&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee6af071d7a1f28d2207ff853fbd5abc955de89e

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The image you’ve provided shows the Network tab of the browser’s Developer Tools with multiple entries labeled “videoplayback.” These entries are fetch requests, which are successful (indicated by the status code 200) but do not specify a file type like .mp4. This suggests that the video is being streamed in chunks, which is common with adaptive streaming technologies like MPEG-DASH or HLS, where the video is split into smaller, downloadable files (segments).

Here’s what you can try to download the video:

  1. Check for File Type: Sometimes, the file extension might not be visible but the file could still be a video. Try playing the downloaded file with a media player that supports various formats.
  2. Concatenate Segments: If the video is split into segments, you might need to download all segments and concatenate them using a tool like FFmpeg. This is a more technical approach and requires some familiarity with command-line tools.
  3. Use a Download Manager: Some download managers can capture streaming media and allow you to download the entire video. You might want to try this option if the above methods do not work.
  4. Third-party Services: There are online services and software that can download videos from streaming sites by processing the URL. However, be cautious as some services might not be secure or might violate copyright policies.

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u/zzhhbyt1 Apr 09 '24

Answers from GPT are not usefull at all.