Udemy Video Downloader — Save Course Lectures Offline, Any Quality
Video Downloader for Udemy is a browser extension that saves Udemy course videos to your computer. Navigate to any lecture in a course you are enrolled in, click the download button on the player, and the video saves as MP4. Bulk download entire courses with per-lecture selection. Quality up to 4K. 3 free downloads included.
Product page: https://serp.ly/udemy-video-downloader Help center: https://help.serp.co/en/ Latest release: https://github.com/serpapps/udemy-video-downloader/releases/latest
Why Udemy Video Downloader
Udemy does not provide a built-in download option for desktop browsers. The mobile app has an offline mode, but it is restrictive and time-limited. You cannot right-click and save lecture videos because they use streaming delivery, and generic download tools fail because they cannot authenticate with Udemy. This extension connects directly to Udemy using your existing login session, detects lectures automatically, and downloads them as MP4 files you can keep.
Key features
- Direct integration with Udemy for reliable video detection from your enrolled courses
- Bulk course download — view all lectures, select with checkboxes, and download them all at once
- In-page download button built right into the Udemy video player controls
- Automatic best-quality selection up to 4K (2160p, 1080p, 720p, 480p)
- Download progress tracking with real-time status
- Download history with search, filter, sort, and export
- Configurable settings for quality preferences, file naming, and download folder
- Clear notifications when content is DRM-protected and cannot be downloaded
- Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex
How it works
- Install — Add Video Downloader for Udemy to your browser.
- Log in to Udemy — Sign in to your Udemy account in the browser so the extension can access your enrolled courses.
- Open a lecture — Navigate to any lecture in a course you are enrolled in.
- Download — Click the download button on the player, use the extension popup, or select multiple lectures for bulk download. Videos save as MP4.
Supported formats
All videos are saved as standard MP4 files that play on any device or media player. The extension automatically selects the best available quality from Udemy's servers — up to 4K resolution. Available quality levels depend on what Udemy provides for each lecture.
Who it's for
- Udemy students who want to save course videos for offline study
- Learners with limited or unreliable internet who prefer downloading over streaming
- Professionals who need to reference training materials without being connected
- Non-technical users who want a simple, one-click download solution for their purchased courses
Common use cases
- Save a Udemy lecture for offline study during travel or commute
- Download an entire course section before a trip with no internet access
- Keep course materials available after your access period ends
- Build a personal library of your purchased training content
- Reference specific lessons repeatedly without streaming each time
Security & Scope
- Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
- Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
- Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
- Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
- Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required
Trial & access
3 free downloads are included after signing in with your email — no credit card required. Purchase a license for unlimited downloads at the product page linked above.
FAQ
How do I download a Udemy video Log in to Udemy in your browser, navigate to a lecture page in a course you are enrolled in, then click the download button on the player or the extension icon. The video downloads as MP4.
Can I download an entire course at once Yes. The extension lists all lectures in the course with checkboxes. Select the lectures you want and click Download All to queue them.
What quality options are available The extension automatically selects the best available quality — up to 4K (2160p). Available resolutions depend on what Udemy provides for each lecture.
What format are downloaded videos All videos save as standard MP4 files that play on any device or media player.
Do I need to be enrolled in the course Yes. You must be enrolled (free or paid) in the course to download its lectures. The extension uses your active Udemy session.
Why does it say the content is DRM-protected Some Udemy courses use digital rights management to prevent downloads. These videos cannot be downloaded by any browser extension. The extension will notify you when this is the case.
Does this work on Firefox Yes. It supports Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Whale, Yandex, and Firefox.
Is my Udemy account safe Yes. The extension reads your existing Udemy login session — it never stores or transmits your Udemy credentials. Extension authentication uses secure one-time-password verification with no passwords stored.
Notes (important)
This extension is intended for downloading content from courses you are enrolled in. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to download content and for respecting Udemy's terms of service and content creators' rights. Quality depends on the source video. DRM-protected courses cannot be downloaded. An internet connection is required for the initial download.
Get it
- Start here: https://serp.cc/VDM-udemy-video-downloader