OneTap SaveHow to Save a Video from Any Website to Your Computer
Most web pages play video in a way that hides the file, so “right-click → Save video as” is often missing or greyed out. A browser extension that watches what the page actually loads can find the file for you. Here is how to do it with OneTap Save.
What you need
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux).
- The free OneTap Save extension from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons.
Steps
- Install the extension and pin it to the toolbar (puzzle icon → pin).
- Open the page of the video itself, not a list or search page, and press play. If the page was already open before you installed the extension, refresh it once.
- Click the OneTap Save icon. The video playing on the page appears in the list.
- Choose a quality if several are offered. You can see the file size before you download.
- Click Download. The file goes to your browser’s Downloads folder. If the connection drops, the download resumes where it stopped.
Tips
- Pages that stream video in small pieces (HLS / M3U8) are supported too; OneTap Save collects the pieces into one file.
- Use the file name settings to name files by title, author, platform and date.
- The free plan saves 3 files a day, one at a time. Pro removes the daily limit and runs up to 6 downloads at once.
What it can’t do
Videos protected by DRM (for example on paid streaming services) cannot be saved, and live streams are not supported. The Chrome Web Store version does not download from YouTube. See why a video won’t download for other cases.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan saves 3 files a day with no account. Pro is optional.
Does it upload my videos anywhere?
No. Files are saved on your computer. Google Drive or Dropbox upload only happens if you connect them yourself.
Only save videos and images you own or have permission to use, and follow each site’s terms. OneTap Save does not bypass DRM or paywalls.