telegram-video-downloader
Telegram Video Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)
Save videos and media from Telegram’s web client as MP4 files directly in your browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.
Telegram Video Downloader is an upcoming browser extension that will let users capture and save videos shared in Telegram channels, groups, and private chats through the web client at web.telegram.org. Instead of relying on third-party sites or screen recording workarounds, the extension is designed to detect inline video playback in the Telegram web interface and offer a direct download path to a local MP4 file.
- Detect and download videos playing inline on web.telegram.org
- Save media from channels, groups, and private conversations
- Export video as MP4 for offline viewing and archiving
- Work entirely within the browser with no external software required
- Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
Status
This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.
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Links
- :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
- :question: Help center: SERP Help
- :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues
Preview
Table of Contents
- Why Telegram Video Downloader
- Planned Features
- How It Will Work
- Expected Formats
- Who It’s For
- Use Cases We’re Building For
- FAQ
- License
- Notes
- About Telegram
Why Telegram Video Downloader
Telegram’s web client at web.telegram.org plays videos inline within chat threads, but it does not expose a native download button for most media. Videos shared in channels and groups play inside the browser viewport, and while the mobile and desktop apps sometimes allow saving media to a device, the web client offers no equivalent file-save workflow. Right-clicking the video element typically yields no usable download link because the media is streamed through a protected delivery mechanism.
Telegram Video Downloader is being designed to operate directly inside the browser tab where the web client runs. The extension will identify video elements as they play, resolve the underlying media source, and give you a one-click path to save the file as a standard MP4 on your local machine. No copy-pasting URLs into external converters, no screen recording, and no desktop app required.
Planned Features
- Video detection on web.telegram.org during inline playback
- One-click download of videos from channels, groups, and private chats
- Support for various video resolutions shared through Telegram
- Batch download capability for channels with multiple video posts
- Filename generation using channel name, date, or message context
- Progress indicator showing download status for larger files
- Browser-native workflow with no external software dependencies
- Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox
How It Will Work
- Install the extension once it is released.
- Open web.telegram.org in your browser and sign in to your Telegram account.
- Navigate to the channel, group, or chat containing the video you want to save.
- Play the video inline so the browser begins loading the media stream.
- Open the extension popup to see the detected video source.
- Select the video you want to download from the list of detected media.
- Choose your preferred resolution if multiple options are available.
- Start the download and save the MP4 file to your local machine.
Expected Formats
- Input: Telegram web client video streams (MP4 / MPEG-4 Part 14 media containers)
- Output: MP4 video files ready for playback in any standard media player
Exported files will be saved as MP4, which is universally compatible with desktop players, mobile devices, video editors, and social media upload workflows.
Who It’s For
- Telegram channel subscribers who want to keep local copies of shared videos
- Group members saving instructional or reference videos posted in chats
- Content curators archiving video material from public Telegram channels
- Researchers collecting video media from open Telegram sources
- Users who prefer offline access to videos they have already viewed in the web client
Use Cases We’re Building For
- Save tutorial and how-to videos shared in educational Telegram groups
- Archive video content from news and media channels before posts expire or scroll out of reach
- Keep local backups of personal videos sent in private Telegram conversations
- Collect reference footage from public channels for creative or research projects
- Build an offline video library from channels you follow for travel or low-connectivity viewing
FAQ
When will Telegram Video Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.
Will it work with the Telegram desktop app? No. This extension is built for the Telegram web client at web.telegram.org in the browser, not the desktop or mobile applications.
What video quality will it support? Quality will depend on the resolution of the original video uploaded to Telegram. The extension will attempt to capture the highest quality version available through the web client.
Will it preserve the original filename? The plan is to generate descriptive filenames based on the channel or group name, message date, and any available caption text so files are easy to identify after saving.
Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.
Can I download multiple videos at once? Batch downloading from channels with several video posts is a planned feature, though the exact workflow will depend on browser performance and Telegram’s web client behavior.
License
This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
Notes
- This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
- Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save
- Video quality will depend on the original media uploaded by the sender
- Telegram platform and web client changes may affect functionality once released
- An active Telegram account and internet connection will be required
About Telegram
Telegram is a cloud-based messaging platform used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It supports one-on-one chats, large group conversations, and broadcast channels, all of which can include shared videos, photos, documents, and other media. The Telegram web client at web.telegram.org provides browser-based access to these features and plays videos inline, but it does not offer a built-in option to save video files locally. Telegram Video Downloader is being built to fill that gap for users who want a simple, browser-native way to keep local copies of videos they encounter in the web client.