Downloader for SproutVideo

Fast, private, one-click video downloads from SproutVideo.

Sprout Video Downloader gives creators and teams a dependable way to save Sprout videos instantly for offline viewing. Instead of juggling manual captures or questionable browser extensions, it pulls content directly from Sprout with consistent quality and predictable results. It supports Sprout Video content and business videos, Secure and private video hosting, and Batch video libraries/collections downloads, so you can move quickly from download to delivery without tedious rework. Use it to archive Sprout assets, prep client deliverables, or keep your library accessible when connectivity is limited. Sprout Video is built with security as a top priority, making downloads exceptionally complex. They utilize modern streaming protocols like HLS (HTTP Live Streaming), which breaks a single video into hundreds of small, individually encrypted .ts (transport stream) segments. You cannot simply download one video file. A successful download requires a multi-step process that this extension automates: first, it fetches and parses the .m3u8 manifest file to get the list of all video segments. Then, it must download each and every encrypted segment, and finally, decrypt and stitch them together in the correct order to reassemble the original, complete video into a single MP4 file. This overcomes significant technical hurdles designed to prevent downloads. Supported Formats - MP4 (Direct download - fastest) - HLS/M3U8 (Requires processing - slower but handles encryption) - Quality options: 4K → 1440p → 1080p → 720p → SD (when available)