Substack Video Downloader - Download Substack Videos & Audios

Overview

Substack Video Downloader is the dedicated browser extension engineered to detect, stream, and download embedded Substack video posts, podcast audio, voiceovers, and community media streams in full 1080p MP4 and high-fidelity MP3/M4A formats. Substack Video Downloader is a fast, lightweight Chrome extension that lets you download Substack videos, audio posts, and podcasts directly to your device in MP4 and MP3 format. Built specifically for Substack, it ensures accurate detection and reliable downloads from video posts, audio newsletters, and podcast episodes — including premium content you already have access to. Unlike generic video downloader tools, Substack Video Downloader is engineered exclusively for the Substack platform. It works seamlessly with embedded Mux video streams, native Substack audio players, and dynamically loaded media across all Substack publications, including custom domains. 🚀 Key Features: 🎥 Download Substack Videos (MP4) • Download embedded Substack videos hosted on Mux • Save videos as standard, playable MP4 files • Supports high-quality downloads up to 1080p (Pro) 🔊 Download Substack Audio & Podcasts (MP3) • Download Substack audio posts and podcast episodes • Save audio as MP3 for offline listening • Fully compatible with native Substack audio players ☁️ Cloud Sync & Backup (Optional) • Connect Google Drive or Dropbox • Automatically upload downloaded files to the cloud • Keep your Substack media library backed up and accessible anywhere 🧠 Smart Substack Media Detection • Automatically detects video and audio players on Substack pages • Works with hidden players, lazy-loaded media, and deep-linked audio • Compatible with all Substack publications and custom Substack domains 📂 Batch Downloads for Substack Posts • Download all videos and audio from a page at once • View detected Substack media in the extension popup • Ideal for long newsletters, archives, and research workflows 📝 Advanced File Organization • Automatically name files using post titles • Organize downloads by publication name, year, or month • Custom file naming and folder structure support 🔐 100% Private & Local • Runs entirely inside your browser • No servers, no analytics, no tracking • No ads and no external services required • Your data and downloads stay on your device ⚡ How to Use Substack Video Downloader Method 1: Download from the Player 1. Open any Substack post with video or audio 2. Hover over the media player 3. Click the download button to save instantly Method 2: Batch Download 1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar 2. View all detected Substack videos and audio on the page 3. Click "Download All" to save everything at once 🔎 Supported Substack Downloads • Download Substack videos • Download Substack audio posts • Download Substack podcasts • Download Substack Mux video streams • Offline access to Substack media • Works on substack.com and custom Substack domains 💡 Why Substack Video Downloader vs Generic Downloaders? | Feature / Capability | Manual Inspect / Network Tab | Generic Web Scrapers | Substack Video Downloader | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | 1-Click Post Detection | ❌ Manual curl / blob hunt | ⚠️ Often blocked by paywalls/auth | ✅ Instant floating badge & popup list | | Full 1080p Video Support | ⚠️ Complex HLS stream stitching | ❌ Downgraded 480p/720p only | ✅ Native stream resolution selector (1080p, 720p, 480p) | | Audio & Voiceover Extract | ❌ Manual audio tag searching | ❌ Incomplete | ✅ Direct MP3/M4A 1-click audio extractor | | Client-Side Data Privacy | ✅ Local | ❌ Media proxied through third-party servers | ✅ 100% Client-Side Direct Stream Capture | | Batch / Multi-Media Export | ❌ Impossible | ❌ Not supported | ✅ Multi-stream tab aggregation & history log | ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: How do I download a video from a Substack post? A: Navigate to any Substack article containing a video or voiceover. The Substack Video Downloader button automatically appears over the player. Click the button, choose your desired quality (1080p, 720p, or Audio MP3), and your download will start instantly. Q: Does this extension support downloading Substack podcasts and voiceovers? A: Yes. It captures native Substack podcast audio, embedded player streams, and author voiceovers directly into standalone MP3/M4A files. Q: Is my login or private subscription data safe? A: All media stream detection and download operations happen entirely inside your local browser. No video, audio, or account credentials are ever uploaded or proxied through external servers. Q: Do you support paid/subscriber-only posts? A: Yes! As long as you are logged into Substack and have access to view the post, the extension can download it. Q: What formats and video resolutions are supported? A: Videos are saved in standard MP4 format (supporting up to 1080p Full HD), and audio posts or podcast episodes are saved in high-fidelity MP3 format. Q: How does automatic cloud backup work? A: You can connect Google Drive, Dropbox, or Yandex Disk in the Cloud Sync tab. Downloaded videos and audios are automatically uploaded and organized into your cloud storage. Substack Video Downloader is designed for readers, researchers, and creators who want offline access to Substack content they already have permission to view. Simple, reliable, and built exclusively for Substack.