Have you ever watched a flash animation on the internet or played a game that you didn't have an internet connection for?There are different ways that movies can be watched and downloaded online.This guide will show you how to download any type of video.
Step 1: There is a video download website.
KeepVid is one of the most popular options because it works with a number of streaming sites.The site's Terms of Service will most likely be violated if you download videos from streaming sites.It's illegal to distribute copyrighted material without permission.
Step 2: The video URL will be entered.
For the video you want to keep, copy the entire URL.You can paste the address into the field.Click the button next to the field after you have entered the URL.The big green button should not be clicked below the text field.A bunch of pop-ups will be opened by this advertisement.
Step 3: You can choose the file format.
You will be able to download the video in different formats after it is loaded into KeepVid.Most devices and computers are able to play MP4 and FLV.Several quality options will be given to you.Lower quality videos will take more hard disk space than higher quality ones, so decide which is more important to you.
Step 4: The video can be downloaded.
Once you have decided on your format and quality, right-click the link and select Save As... You can choose to rename the file as well as tell your browser where you want it downloaded to.
Step 5: An extension is needed to install a downloader.
The most popular browser for adding extensions is Firefox, which can be downloaded for free from the Mozilla website.The DownloadHelper is one of the highest-rated download extensions.DownloadHelper will allow you to download media files from your browser page.
Step 6: Go to the video you want to download.
A small arrow will appear next to the DownloadHelper icon in the top-right corner of your browser window once the video begins playing.You can open a choice of download options by clicking the arrow.
Step 7: You can choose the file format.
There are several different formats to download when you click the arrow.Most devices and computers are able to play MP4 and FLV.Several quality options will be given to you.Lower quality videos will take more hard disk space than higher quality ones, so decide which is more important to you.
Step 8: Wait for the download to finish.
The download will begin once you have selected your format and quality.You can see the progress in the Downloads window.The window can be accessed by clicking on it.
Step 9: You can open the video site in a browser.
Go to the video that you want to watch.If you want to download a flash file directly from a website, use the Firefox browser.This method won't work with other sites.There are flash videos on Newgrounds.
Step 10: The video needs to be loaded.
Click on the page once the video has loaded.Go to the right-click menu and select the view page info.Detailed information about the site you are viewing can be found in the sidebar.You can see a set of icons at the top of the sidebar.The View Page info option will not be found if you click on the movie itself.You have to click somewhere on the page that isn't a video or link.
Step 11: You can click on the icon.
There is a list of multimedia objects on the site.The movie's.SWF file will be contained in it.To sort by object type, click the type column.
Step 12: The file is called the flash file.
The movie will be listed as an object in the type column.The name of the file is similar to the title on the website.Click Save if you want to name the file.
Step 13: You can play the movie.
You can open the movie in any browser that has flash installed.Windows will tell you that you need to specify a program when you try to open the file.Search your computer for your browser if it isn't listed as a suggested program.The Program Files folder on your hard drive is where most browser programs are located.).
Step 14: If you use a different browser, open Internet Explorer to locate your Temporary Internet Files.
You can see your Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files by opening the Tools menu.You can view files in the General tab.
Step 15: You can sort files by address.
You can find the address of the website where the file was found.The website may have a page called farm.addictinggames.com.
Step 16: The files can be found with an extension.
The extension is for flash files.These can be anything from movies to games.Look for a file that has the same name as the video you are trying to download.Click on the file to copy it.You can paste the file in a folder.
Step 17: It's possible you won't be able to run the file directly.
If this happens, open an internet browser and the folder at the same time.Click the file and drag it into the browser.It should run.
Step 18: It's a good idea to install a media download program.
The method of streaming video online that is more difficult to download than a standard video is calledRTMP.If KeepVid or DownloadHelper can't access the video, it's probably an RTMP stream.You will need a special software to download the videos.Two of the more popular programs are Orbit Downloader and Replay Media Catcher.Both of them offer trial versions.The first 50% of a movie will only be downloaded by Orbit Downloader in the trial version.
Step 19: The program should be run.
Before you can download a video, you need these programs running.If you want to open a browser, keep the program window open.Go to the video that you want to watch and start it.The video file should show up in the download program.