Usage
Learn how to use FlowPick to capture and download media.
Basic Usage
Detecting Media
- Navigate to any webpage with media content
- Click the FlowPick icon in your browser toolbar
- The popup will display all detected media resources
- Resources are categorized by type (Video, Audio, Image)
Previewing Media
- Click the Play icon to preview video or audio
- Click the Eye icon to preview images
- The built-in player supports most common formats
Downloading Media
- Click the Download icon next to any resource
- For streaming media (HLS/DASH), FlowPick will merge fragments automatically
- Downloads appear in your browser's download manager
Advanced Features
Filtering Resources
Use the filter options to narrow down results:
- By Type: Show only videos, audio, or images
- By Size: Filter by minimum/maximum file size
- By Duration: Filter videos by length
Batch Download
- Select multiple resources using checkboxes
- Click "Download Selected" to download all at once
- Monitor progress in the download manager
HLS/DASH Stream Merging
FlowPick automatically handles streaming protocols:
- Detection: Identifies M3U8 or MPD manifest files
- Analysis: Parses available quality levels
- Selection: Choose your preferred quality
- Merge: Combines fragments into a single file
- Download: Saves the complete video
Quality Selection
For adaptive streams, FlowPick shows available qualities:
- Auto: Best quality based on your connection
- Manual: Choose specific resolution (1080p, 720p, etc.)
Settings
Access settings by clicking the gear icon in the popup:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-detect | Automatically detect media on page load |
| Min file size | Ignore files smaller than threshold |
| Download path | Default folder for downloads |
| Notifications | Show download completion alerts |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+Shift+F | Open FlowPick popup |
Alt+Shift+D | Download all detected media |
You can customize shortcuts in your browser's extension settings.
Tips & Tricks
For Video Streaming Sites
- Wait for the video to start playing before opening FlowPick
- Some sites may require you to seek through the video first
- Higher quality streams may take longer to merge
For Audio/Podcasts
- Play the audio first to trigger detection
- Check for multiple quality options
- ID3 tags are preserved when available
For Images
- Use the size filter to avoid downloading thumbnails
- Batch download works great for galleries
- Original filenames are preserved when possible