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Use Media Downloader to Download Streaming Media
To download and install Comodo IceDragon, click on the download button given on the top-right corner of the screen. Now the software will get downloaded, and when it is done, click on the downloaded file to start the installation process. Comodo IceDragon by Comodo Security Solutions, Inc. Is an open-source web browser that was designed as an improved and more secure version of Firefox. Even if Comodo IceDragon for Mac is not a viable choice, there are other Internet browser that you can download and install on your system. Here is a list of alternatives to Comodo IceDragon for Mac.
FAQ
13. If a page has multiple videos, can I download them all at once?
1. What is Media Downloader?
Media Downloader is a free and unique extension built into Comodo Dragon that allows you to quickly download streaming video or audio files from websites like YouTube.
2. How do I get Media Downloader?
Media Downloader is available as part of Comodo Dragon internet browser, which is available from http://browser.comodo.com/
3. How do I use Media Downloader?
- Visit a website which features streaming videos. For example, www.youtube.com
- Start playing any video on the page and the Media Downloader button at the top-right should become active
- Click the 'Media Downloader' button and a menu will appear which lists the videos detected on the current page.
- Select the video you want to download.
4. What is the default download directory?
Media Downloader will download files to your default Dragon download directory. By default this is:
C:/Users/[username]/Downloads
To view or change the download directory in Dragon:
- Click the menu at the top-left.
- Select 'Settings' > 'Advanced'.
OR
- Click the hamburger icon at top-left
- Click the 'Advanced' > 'Downloads' section to view and modify your default download folder.
If you have not set a download directory in Dragon, then Media Downloader will ask you to choose a save location at the point of download.
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5. Which websites can I download video from?
While it is not possible to create an exhaustive list, Media Downloader will allow you to download from most sites that include streaming video or audio. If you are unsure, the best way is just to test it out. Visit a website, play the video/audio and see if the Media Downloader icon becomes active.
Here is a list of popular sites from which you can download:
Media Downloader can download files in the following formats:
flv, mpeg, mp3, ogg, mp4, webm, m4v
The exact formats that will be presented for a particular video or audio file will vary from site to site.
7. What resolutions can I download video in?
Media Downloader will allow you to download in every resolution and file format that the original video was made available. The number of choices you see will vary from video to video.
8. Can Media Downloader convert streaming files to .avi?
Not right now. Media Downloader is a download only tool at this point.
9. Can I download embedded YouTube videos?
A: Not directly, but you can usually download by obtaining the original YouTube URL.
To do this:
- Visit a site containing embedded YouTube videos. For example, www.comodo.tv
- Right-click on the video, select ‘Copy Video URL’
- Paste the URL into your browser address bar.
- The Media Downloader icon should become active, allowing you to download
10. Can I download only the audio from a video?
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Not at the moment. We are looking into adding this functionality.
11. How do I disable or remove Media Downloader?
Media Downloader can be disabled or removed in the Dragon ‘Extensions’ page.
To do this, first open the ‘Extensions’ page:
- Click the menu at the top-right browser interface.
- Select ‘Settings’ then ‘Extensions’.
OR
- Enter ‘dragon://extensions’ in the address-bar.
THEN
- To disable an extension, uncheck the 'Enabled' checkbox besides it.
OR
- To remove an extension, click the trashcan on the right side.
12. Windows Media Player won’t play the videos I downloaded. Do you know of any good, free media players?
You can try one of the following:
VLC Media Player - http://www.videolan.org/
Media Player Classic - http://mpc-hc.org/
13. If a page has multiple videos, can I download them all at once?
Not yet, though we are thinking of adding this feature. Right now, Media Downloader can grab the individual video that is currently playing (or is paused).