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Wistia Video Downloader
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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.

wistia video downloader

πŸ”— Links

  • 🎁 Get it here
  • ❓ Common issues here
  • πŸ› Report bugs here
  • πŸ†• Request features here
  • πŸ†˜ Request help here

Resources

Downloading Wistia Videos

Wistia Video Downloader - Supported Video Types

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

Supported Formats

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