FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything people usually want to know before and after installing OnliBox. Still stuck? Email us — a real person reads it.
Getting started
What exactly is OnliBox?
OnliBox is a browser extension that detects the video streams behind the page you are viewing and saves them to your computer. It works on the page you already have open, so there is nothing to paste, upload or convert.
Which browsers does it work with?
Chrome, plus the other Chromium-based browsers: Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi. Firefox and Safari are not supported at the moment.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no profile to fill in. Installing the extension is all it takes to get started.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Install OnliBox and try it on your own pages first. When you want the full feature set, you can start a plan from inside the extension.
Downloading
Which formats can OnliBox download?
Direct files such as MP4 and WebM, adaptive streams such as HLS and m3u8 playlists and MPEG-DASH manifests, and video served through blob URLs or embedded players. As a rule of thumb: if it plays in your browser, OnliBox can usually save it.
Can it handle HLS and m3u8 streams?
Yes. OnliBox reads the playlist, downloads the segments in parallel and joins them into a single playable file on your computer. Nothing is sent to an external server to be merged.
Can I choose the resolution?
Yes, from whatever the site actually offers. If a page serves 1080p, 720p and 480p renditions, all three appear in the popup and you pick one. OnliBox does not upscale or re-encode.
Can I download only the audio?
Yes. When a separate audio track is available, you can save just the sound instead of the full video file.
Why does OnliBox not detect the video on a page?
The most common reason is that the video has not started loading yet — start playback for a second and check again. Some players also load their stream only after an interaction, and some sites deliver DRM-protected content, which OnliBox deliberately does not touch.
A download failed halfway through. What now?
Start it again — OnliBox resumes from the segments it already has rather than starting over. If it keeps failing on the same page, send us the URL and we will look into it.
Plans and billing
What is the difference between the plans?
Only how you pay. Monthly is $19.90 per month, yearly is $142.80 per year, which is 40% less per month, and lifetime is a single $199 payment. All three unlock exactly the same features.
Where do I actually pay?
Inside the extension, not on this website. Open the OnliBox popup, choose Upgrade and you will be taken through a secure checkout.
How do I cancel?
Open the extension and cancel from your plan settings. You keep full access until the end of the period you have already paid for, and you are not charged again.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Every plan is covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee. Email us with your order number and we will take care of it.
How many computers can I use my plan on?
Your own devices are fine. Plans are meant for individual use and should not be shared with other people.
Privacy and legal
Do you collect my browsing history?
No. OnliBox inspects a tab only when you ask it to, and it does not send your browsing activity anywhere. See our privacy policy for the full detail on what the extension stores locally.
Are my files uploaded to your servers?
Never. The download runs directly between your browser and the site hosting the video, and any merging happens on your own machine. We are not in the path and could not see your files even if we wanted to.
Is it legal to download videos with OnliBox?
OnliBox is a general-purpose tool, and how you use it is your responsibility. Downloading content you own, content licensed to you, or content whose terms allow it is fine. Downloading copyrighted material you have no right to keep is not, and OnliBox does not bypass DRM or any other technical protection measure.
Still stuck?
Send us the page you are trying to download from and we will take a look. A real person answers, usually within three business days.
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