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We've reviewed lots of tools for downloading videos from the Internet, and the quality of these programs has varied widely. Some make the process a breeze, while others are practically worthless. We're happy to report that Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome is among the better offerings in this category. It's easy to use and it works reliably.
The extension installs with little fuss and then appears as an icon to the right of Chrome's address bar. Flash Video Downloader seems to work a bit differently for each site. On YouTube, for example, we clicked the icon and a small window appeared giving us a choice between downloading the video as an FLV or an MP4 file. On DailyMotion, the extension automatically downloaded the video as an FLV. Downloading videos from some other sites took us to flashvideodownloader.org, where we were then presented with a link that we could right-click on and save in order to download the video. It didn't really matter which site we used or what the download method was; all of them worked just fine. Flash Video Downloader has a huge list of supported sites, one of the biggest we've seen, making this among the most versatile downloaders we've encountered. An online Help file is adequate. Overall, we think that this extension is a great addition to Google Chrome for anyone who wants to build their Flash video collection.
Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this extension to all users.
Publisher's Description
From FlashVideoDownloader:
Flash Video Downloader addon for Google Chrome is intended for downloading video from the most popular resources. It is currently compatible with well over 200 sites, among which one can find YouTube, MetaCafe, DailyMotion, Vimeo, Xhamster, Xvideos, Facebook, Myspace, Veoh, Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki and other sites. The plugin does not overload the browser and is very easy to use. It also supports the download of YouTube videos in different formats (FLV, MP4).
What's new in this version: Version 2.1.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 38 votes
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2.0 starsout of 2 votes
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"Good flv downloader."
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.1.1
Pros
Easy to install and run. Downloading is simple, and files can be stored in desired location. Easiest downloader I have ever used. If using Chrome as browser, you need to download this from the Chrome Store, as this file is .crx
Cons
Slow download speed, but not bad. Gives selections of all downloadable video on page, so selection of correct file can be confusing to new users.
Summary
EASY TO INSTALL, RUN AND USE! IF YOU ARE USING CHROME AS YOUR BROWSER, PLEASE GET THIS FROM CHROME WEB STORE TO USE.
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"crx file / extension not allowed"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.1.1
Pros
not able to install - so no pros :( (see comments)
Cons
Blocked by Chrome
Summary
Despite going through all the stages listed in the guide for crx files (which were not absolutely correct as I found that the Chrome exe file was under 'program files' rather than the Chrome folder in the hidden 'AppData' folder) I was unable to install this app as Chrome blocked it & generated a message stating that extensions were only allowed from the Chrome web store. Very disappointing! :( Perhaps the developers could be persuaded to post this app on the Chrome web store?
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