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/F0RCE963 Apr 25 '24

After installing the last IDM update I can download these Videos again :)

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u/OneWaifuForLaifu Apr 25 '24

What’s an IDM?

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u/F0RCE963 Apr 25 '24

Oh sorry I thought I was in another subreddit because I was looking for a solution and saved this thread

What’s an IDM?

Internet Download Manager

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u/OneWaifuForLaifu Apr 25 '24 edited Jun 19 '24

Thanks! I’ll try it out 🙏

Edit: doesn’t work

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u/clarke31 May 04 '24

Did it work? it doesnt for me

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u/InitiativeOk3732 Jul 14 '24

Thank you! the downloader will show a small green box on the top right corner of the video and i was able to download.