Introducing Rex Premium Downloader: Save Videos & Audio Straight From Your Browser
What Is Rex Premium Downloader?
Rex Premium Downloader is a free browser extension that saves videos and audio from the web directly to your computer. Instead of visiting sketchy downloader sites full of ads and pop-ups, you paste a link and Rex handles the rest — right from your Chrome or Edge toolbar. No third-party servers, no redirects, no malware risk. Everything runs locally on your device.
Why Use It Instead of Online Download Sites?
Most "free download" websites do three things: bombard you with ads, redirect you through five pages, and sometimes slip malware into the final file. Rex Premium Downloader removes all of that. You get a clean extension, a single paste, and a file saved straight to your downloads folder. Your browsing data never leaves your computer.
Key Features
- Download videos up to 720p free — no code needed
- Unlock 1080p, 1440p (2K), and 4K with a premium code
- Choose video or audio-only downloads (MP3)
- See title, thumbnail, and estimated file size before downloading
- Pick exactly where files save — Downloads, external drive, USB stick
- Background downloads keep running even after you close the popup
- Built-in download history with one-click folder access
- Works on Chrome and Microsoft Edge
How to Install Rex Premium Downloader
Since the extension is not yet on the Chrome Web Store, you install it manually. It takes about a minute.
- Download the ZIP file using the button at the end of this article.
- Extract the ZIP to any folder on your computer.
- Open Chrome or Edge and go to chrome://extensions (or edge://extensions).
- Turn on "Developer mode" — the toggle in the top-right corner.
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder you extracted.
- Pin Rex Premium Downloader — click the puzzle-piece icon and pin it to your toolbar.
How to Use It
- Copy the URL of a video page (YouTube, Vimeo, and 100+ supported sites).
- Click the Rex Premium Downloader icon in your toolbar.
- Paste the link and click Inspect.
- Rex shows the title, thumbnail, and every available quality with estimated file size.
- Choose your quality (720p free, or 1080p/2K/4K with a premium code).
- Select video or audio-only, pick your save location, and hit Download.
Free vs Premium Tiers
You can use Rex Premium Downloader entirely free — up to 720p, unlimited downloads, no signup, no watermark. If you need higher quality (1080p, 1440p, 4K), you can unlock premium tiers with a code. Inside the extension, click "Get a code on WhatsApp" to receive one. There is no subscription, no account, no monthly fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it legal to download videos? Only download content you own or have permission to save — such as your own uploads or royalty-free media. Always respect copyright and each site's terms of service.
- Which sites does Rex support? YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and 100+ other sites.
- Can I download just the audio? Yes. Choose "MP3" from the format dropdown to extract audio only — perfect for podcasts and music.
- Does it work on DRM-protected content? No. Rex only saves publicly accessible videos. Netflix, Disney+, and similar streaming services are not supported.
- Where are files saved? By default to your Downloads folder — but you can choose any folder, external drive, or USB stick in the settings.
- Do downloads continue if I close the popup? Yes. Background downloads keep running until the file is complete.
Ready to Download Videos Cleanly?
Rex Premium Downloader gives you a fast, ad-free way to save videos and audio from the web — entirely on your own device. Download the extension free and stop fighting pop-up downloader sites.