Extensions integrate directly into your web browser. They detect media players running on a webpage and present a "Download" button next to the content. 3. Dedicated Desktop Software

Various tools exist to help users download video content from websites that do not have a built-in download button.

A video download link is a direct URL pointing to a source media file (such as an MP3, MP4, or MKV file) hosted on a web server. Streaming vs. Downloading