Download Guides & Tutorials
HLS streams, DASH video, batch images — learn how to download anything from any website using FlowPick.
How to Download a Video from a Direct URL
Learn how to identify MP4 and WebM direct links, grab them with FlowPick in one click, and fix the most common failures: 403, 404, CORS, and incomplete files.
FlowPick v1.1.1: Protected Resource Preview & Download
v1.1.1 ships anti-hotlink proxy previews and downloads — images, audio, documents, and subtitles behind Referer checks now actually work. Faster video covers, stronger Firefox support.
WebCodecs + Web Workers + OPFS: Practical Video Processing in the Browser
A working example of using WebCodecs for hardware-accelerated video decode, Web Workers for parallel processing, and OPFS for high-throughput local file I/O — with benchmarks against FFmpeg WASM.
FlowPick vs. yt-dlp: Which Video Downloader Actually Fits Your Workflow in 2026?
An honest side-by-side comparison of FlowPick (browser extension) and yt-dlp (command-line tool) — different tools for different users, with clear guidance on which one you should reach for.
FlowPick v1.1.0 Release Notes: Smarter Media Detection
FlowPick v1.1.0 ships — grouped video cards, MSE recording, document sniffing, subtitle detection, and a pile of UI fixes. Here's what changed and why.
How FlowPick Merges Hundreds of Video Segments into MP4 in the Browser
No server, no FFmpeg install, no transcoding — a full technical breakdown of how FlowPick handles HLS/DASH segment merging entirely within a browser tab.
How to Sniff and Download Audio from Any Website: Podcasts, BGM, Audiobooks
A complete guide to sniffing and detecting web audio resources with FlowPick, covering direct MP3/M4A links, HLS audio streams, batch podcast downloads, and audiobook grabbing.
FlowPick vs. Video DownloadHelper: Which One Should You Use in 2026?
An honest side-by-side comparison of FlowPick and Video DownloadHelper — which browser extension comes out ahead for HLS/DASH downloads, privacy, and ease of use.
How to Download Bilibili Videos to Your Computer (2026 Latest Guide)
A complete tutorial on downloading Bilibili videos using the FlowPick browser extension, supporting HLS livestreams, DASH videos, and regular MP4 content.