How to Download High Quality Videos with EagleGet Video Sniffer

One of EagleGet's most celebrated features is its built-in Media Grabber & Video Sniffer. Unlike browser-only downloaders that throttle video streams, EagleGet connects directly to underlying video chunks, accelerating media downloads by up to 6 times.

In this guide, you will learn how to activate the video sniffer, choose the best streaming resolution, and convert clips to universal MP4 or MP3 formats.

How the EagleGet Video Sniffer Works

EagleGet monitors network requests passing through integrated web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera). When an HTML5 <video> element, HLS playlist (.m3u8), or direct MP4/WebM stream initializes, EagleGet displays an interactive floating download button over the video player.

Step-by-Step: Capturing Any Web Video

1. Launch your web browser and navigate to the webpage hosting the video you want to save.
2. Start playing the video so the browser initiates the media stream buffer.
3. Hover your cursor over the video player. You will see a small Download icon or overlay bar provided by EagleGet.
4. Click on the download icon to reveal the resolution picker menu:
   • 1080p Full HD / 4K Ultra HD: Recommended for desktop playback and archival quality.
   • 720p HD: Ideal for balanced file sizes and quick viewing on mobile devices.
   • Audio Only (MP3): Automatically extracts audio tracks from music clips and podcasts.
5. Select your destination folder and click OK. EagleGet immediately initiates multi-threaded downloading in the background.

Downloading Videos via Direct URL Input

If you prefer not to use the browser extension overlay, you can capture videos directly inside the desktop client:

• Copy the video page URL from your browser address bar.
• Open EagleGet and click the Video menu at the top → select Add Video.
• Paste the URL and click Search / Parse.
• EagleGet parses the media metadata and lets you choose your desired bitrate and file container.