The easiest way to install the extension - directly from the Chrome Web Store with one click.
Install from Chrome Web StoreClick the button above to install the extension directly from the Chrome Web Store.
Install the extension manually by loading it as an unpacked extension in Chrome.
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.
Open Google Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
Or go to Menu (⋮) → More Tools → Extensions
Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top-right corner of the extensions page.
Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears after enabling Developer mode.
Navigate to and select the folder where you extracted the extension files.
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).
Go to any webpage containing videos (YouTube, Twitch, Discord, etc.)
Click the VDO.Ninja Video Capture icon in your toolbar to open the popup.
Choose from detected videos or use the "Tab Capture" option to stream your entire tab.
Click "Publish Video" to start streaming. You'll receive links that viewers can use to watch your stream.
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
Visit the GitHub Issues page for support or to report bugs.