VDO.Ninja Capture

Installation Guide

Get the extension running in Chrome, Edge, or another Chromium-based browser.

Method 1: Chrome Web Store Available Now

The easiest way to install the extension - directly from the Chrome Web Store with one click.

Install from Chrome Web Store

Method 2: Manual Installation Alternative Method

Install the extension manually by loading it as an unpacked extension in Chrome.

  1. Download the Extension

    Download the latest release ZIP file from GitHub.

    Download Extension ZIP

  2. Extract the ZIP File

    Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select "Extract All" (Windows) or double-click it (Mac) to extract the contents to a folder.

    Remember where you extracted it - you'll need to select this folder in Chrome.

  3. Open Chrome Extensions Page

    Open Google Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/

    Or go to Menu (⋮) → More Tools → Extensions

  4. Enable Developer Mode

    Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top-right corner of the extensions page.

  5. Load the Extension

    Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears after enabling Developer mode.

    Navigate to and select the folder where you extracted the extension files.

  6. Verify Installation

    The VDO.Ninja Video Capture extension should now appear in your extensions list.

    You'll see the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar (you may need to click the puzzle piece icon to pin it).

Using the Extension

  1. Navigate to a Video Page

    Go to any webpage containing videos (YouTube, Twitch, Discord, etc.)

  2. Click the Extension Icon

    Click the VDO.Ninja Video Capture icon in your toolbar to open the popup.

  3. Select a Video or Tab

    Choose from detected videos or use the "Tab Capture" option to stream your entire tab.

  4. Start Streaming

    Click "Publish Video" to start streaming. You'll receive links that viewers can use to watch your stream.

Important Limitations

DRM-Protected Content

This extension cannot capture DRM-protected videos. Videos from streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and similar platforms will appear as black screens when captured. This is a browser security limitation, not a bug.

Works with: YouTube, Discord, Twitch, Vimeo, and most non-DRM video content
Does NOT work with: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and other DRM-protected services

Troubleshooting

Extension not working?
  • Make sure you've extracted the ZIP file completely before loading
  • Refresh the page after installing the extension
  • Check that Developer mode is enabled
  • Try reloading the extension from the Extensions page
  • If videos appear black, check if the site uses DRM protection (see limitations above)
Need help?

Visit the GitHub Issues page for support or to report bugs.