Video saving and stream guides
Practical explanations of streaming formats and ways to save content you are entitled to download. Learn what HLS and DASH files mean, how audio tracks work, and how to record permitted live streams.
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- How to save HLS (M3U8) video
Learn what HLS and m3u8 files are, how to save supported streams as MP4, handle separate audio, and troubleshoot common issues.
- How DASH / MPD video works
Understand MPEG-DASH and MPD files, why video and audio may be separate, and how to save compatible streams properly.
- How to record a live stream in Chrome
Step-by-step guide to recording supported HLS/DASH live streams: start, stop, auto-stop, fallback tab capture and recovery limits.