Wistia Video Downloader

README.md

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Wistia Video Downloader

Take your Wistia videos with you.

A powerful browser extension for downloading videos hosted on Wistia. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who needs offline access to Wistia's business-oriented video content.

🔗 Links

• 🎁 Get it here
• ❓ Common issues here
• 🐛 Report bugs here
• 🆕 Request features here
• 🆘 Request help here

Resources

• 💬 Community
• 💌 Newsletter
• 🛒 Shop
• 🎓 Courses

Downloading Wistia Videos

Wistia Video Downloader - Supported Video Types

Video Type	Platform	Download Method	Status	Notes
Individual Videos	Wistia embeds	Direct download	✅ Works	Single video extraction
Playlists	Wistia playlists	Detection + individual	✅ Partial	Lists videos, download individually
Channels	Wistia channels	Detection + individual	✅ Partial	Shows 20+ videos, download individually
Educational Platforms	Learning sites	Auto-detection	✅ Works	Paywall content detection
Corporate Websites	Business sites	Iframe detection	✅ Works	Channel/video embeds
Learning Platforms	Online courses	Query parameter parsing	✅ Works	Complex URL handling
Event Platforms	Conference sites	Parameter extraction	✅ Works	Advanced query parsing
Official Embeds	Wistia documentation	Standard detection	✅ Works	Documentation examples

Supported Formats

• MP4 (Multiple quality options when available)
• HLS/M3U8 (Limited support)
• TS Segments (Basic support)
• Quality options: Original → HD → SD (when available)

Requirements

• Chrome/Chromium browser only
• Valid license key required
• One video at a time (no batch downloads)
• Individual downloads from playlists/channels

Example Working URLs

• https://fast.wistia.net/embed/playlists/aodt9etokc (Playlist - 3 videos)
• https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/3802iirk0l (Channel - 20+ videos)
• Third-party websites with Wistia embeds (Educational platforms)
• Corporate websites with embedded channels
• Official Wistia documentation with examples

Important Limitations

• No bulk downloads - Each video in playlists/channels must be downloaded separately
• No password-protected content - Can detect but cannot download protected videos
• Detection-focused - Excellent at finding videos, limited processing compared to other platforms

Features

Permissions Justifications

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