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Install the extension
Add the Wistia downloader to your browser and open the page that contains the Wistia embed, playlist, or channel.
Wistia Video Downloader
Download Wistia-hosted videos, channels, and embedded players as MP4 files using a browser extension that detects videos directly on the page.
Easy one-click downloads
Privacy-friendly
No ads or watermarks
Regular updates
Detects Wistia embeds on any website
Supports playlists and channels
Direct MP4 downloads when available
HLS fallback when required
Works across major desktop browsers
Local processing with no third-party relay
About Wistia Video Downloader
Wistia Video Downloader scans any page you visit, finds Wistia embeds, playlists, and channels, and helps you save authorized videos as MP4 files without routing downloads through third-party servers.
It is designed for people who archive marketing assets, training videos, and embedded Wistia players on sites they already have permission to access, with direct MP4 downloads when available and HLS fallback when needed.
Walkthrough
How it Works
No command line, no screen recording, and no extra workflow outside your browser.
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Load the video page
Visit the landing page, documentation page, or portal where the Wistia video appears and let the player load.
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Open the downloader popup
Click the extension icon to see every Wistia video the page exposes, including playlist items when present.
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Choose quality and save
Pick the version you want, then download the MP4 directly or let the extension handle the HLS fallback flow.
Features
Everything it does
Core capabilities included in the downloader experience.
One-click download from any video page
Local media handling for downloads
Auto-detect videos on the page
Smart Page Scan
Embedded Video Support
Full HD Downloads
Lightning fast downloads (no re-encoding)
Original quality preserved (up to 4K)
No registration or personal data required
No watermarks or branding added
Zero Ads
Regular Updates
Thumbnail Preview
Minimal Permissions
Download Progress Bar
Compatibility
Works where you work
Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.
Browsers
ChromeEdgeFirefoxBraveOpera
Operating Systems
WindowsmacOSLinux
Supported Wistia Content
Embedded Wistia playersWistia playlistsWistia channelsLanding page embedsDocumentation site embeds
Not Supported
Mobile browsersSafariPassword-protected or restricted projectsContent you do not have permission to access
Downloads
Choose your browser
Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.
Chrome
Desktop extension
Install the Chrome build directly from the Chrome Web Store.
Edge
Desktop extension
Use the Chromium-compatible build with the same extension package and listing flow as Chrome.
Firefox
Desktop extension
Firefox is supported as part of the product's desktop browser coverage.
Brave
Desktop extension
Brave uses the same Chromium extension flow and works with the Chrome listing.
Opera
Desktop extension
Opera is supported on desktop with the same downloader workflow.
We recommend using the ZIP version from the GitHub release when available. It lets us ship the most complete build, including features that browser stores do not always allow.
Product Tour
Product preview
The store product data currently provides a single featured screenshot for the Wistia downloader listing.
Happy Users
Recent customer feedback
Short, practical feedback from people using the Wistia downloader in real workflows.
Playlist capture in minutes
Our marketing channel had 24 videos. The extension listed them instantly and I downloaded the ones I needed in one pass.
Mason Fuller
2025-02-18
Perfect for campaign landing pages
We archive campaign sites before they expire. This finds every embedded Wistia player without digging through code.
Riya Beale
2025-03-02
Reliable HLS fallback
When a direct MP4 was not available it merged the stream flawlessly. Progress bars kept me updated the whole time.
Hugo Lambert
2025-01-30
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Open the page containing the playlist, click the downloader icon, review the list of videos, choose the ones you want with the desired quality, and start the downloads.
Transparency
Why the extension needs these permissions
Learn More
More Wistia downloader resources
Know Before You Buy
What it cannot do
Better to know the boundaries up front than find out after checkout.
Mobile browsers and Safari are not supported.
Password-protected or restricted Wistia projects are not accessible.
Captions, transcripts, and attachments are not bundled automatically.
You should only download content you own or are authorized to access.