
Video Stream Downloader

Video Stream Downloader
Vidlr is an Android application that combines a full-featured web browser with a video downloader. Its primary function is to allow users to navigate websites and automatically detect video streams that are delivered to the browser during normal page rendering. The app monitors network traffic in the background and identifies video URLs in formats such as MP4, HLS (.m3u8), and DASH. When streams are found, a download panel appears for the user to review and select the desired video. Vidlr does not require any sign-in, subscription, or desktop computer, and it does not include extensions. The app includes a WebView-based browser with support for multiple tabs, a configurable home page, and persistent tabs that remain open between sessions. A desktop mode toggle per tab allows users to force sites to serve their full desktop layout, which can expose higher quality video streams that mobile layouts might hide. The download manager supports pausing and resuming downloads at any time; HTTP downloads can resume using Range requests so that progress is not lost. Downloads run as a foreground service in the background, and users can save files to any folder on the device. The download history provides per-item progress, speed, estimated time remaining, and controls for pause, resume, cancel, and retry. Direct shortcuts for opening files or their containing folders are also available. Typical use cases include browsing video hosting sites and saving videos that are already accessible through the browser. The workflow involves opening a website in Vidlr, navigating to a page containing a video, and then using the detected download panel to choose the stream to save. The app automatically sorts the best match to the top, eliminating the need to manually copy URLs. Vidlr is designed to detect only the streams that the page itself sends to the browser; it does not crack DRM, bypass authentication, or circumvent any access controls. Users are expected to respect copyright and download only content they have the right to save. Vidlr is available for Android devices and requires no special permissions beyond those typical for a browser and download manager. The app offers a Pro upgrade option for additional features, and its data safety and privacy practices are detailed in the full privacy policy.