Merlin
Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker)

Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker)

How to use - Download File : Left Click on Button - Download File with Prompt : Alt/Option + Left Click on Button - Copy to Clipboard : Shift + Left Click on Button * Shutter sound can be disabled in the add-on Preferences

What is Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker)?
Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker) is a Firefox add-on designed to make capturing screenshots from YouTube videos easy. The add-on also includes a simple GIF maker tool, allowing users to create GIFs from video clips. Options for saving downloads, copying to the clipboard, and disabling shutter sound are available in the add-on preferences.
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By: newyear
Users: 1,206 ▼ -5
Rating: 4.75 (28)
Version: 2.0.7 (Last updated: 2022-08-10)
Creation date: 2019-02-16
Weekly download count: 34
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 122.14K
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** Try refreshing the page if the button doesn't appear ** ** For how to take screenshots of 'HDR Video', go to the Developer Comments Section. At the bottom of the page **

A toolbar button for easier take youtube video screenshots.

How to use

  • Download File : Left Click on Button
  • Download File with Prompt : Alt/Option + Left Click on Button
  • Copy to Clipboard : Shift + Left Click on Button
  • Shutter sound can be disabled in the add-on Preferences
  • Download Method can be adjust in the add-on Prefereces
  • Added "GIF Maker" button to create simple GIFs

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  • Download File
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User reviews
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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • High versatility and customisability of screenshot function
  • A lot of easily configurable options
  • Blends well with YouTube's layout
  • Saves screenshots automatically in separate folders
  • Facility to disable gif button
Cons
  • Gif function could be better, as it restricts to low frame rate and resolution
  • Not able to select the start and end frames before recording for gif
  • Lacks an option to change the save path
  • Doesn't work on embedded Youtube videos on other sites
  • Doesn't save screenshots before first hour in proper chronological order
Most mentioned
  • Good for taking high-resolution screenshots
  • Some issues with gif maker
  • Wishlist for more saving options (path, format, copying to clipboard)
Recent reviews
by George, 2023-12-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Take Youtube Video Screenshots (+ GIF Maker) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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