Patreon Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)
Download exclusive content from Patreon creators you subscribe to — videos, podcasts, images, posts, and digital files — straight to your local machine. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.
Patreon Downloader is an upcoming browser extension that will let paying subscribers save the content they already have access to through their Patreon memberships. Instead of relying on the Patreon web interface for every viewing session, users will be able to export creator content directly from the browser for offline access, personal archiving, and convenient local playback.
- Download videos, audio, images, and attached files from Patreon creator pages
- Save entire post collections or individual pieces of content from subscribed creators
- Export media in its original quality without re-encoding or compression
- Work entirely within the browser with no external desktop applications required
- Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
Status
This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.
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Links
- :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
- :question: Help center: SERP Help
- :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues
Preview
Table of Contents
- Why Patreon Downloader
- Planned Features
- How It Will Work
- Expected Formats
- Who It's For
- Use Cases We're Building For
- FAQ
- License
- Notes
- About Patreon
Why Patreon Downloader
Patreon hosts a wide range of exclusive content behind membership tiers, but the platform itself offers limited options for saving that content locally. Videos play inside an embedded player with no download button. Audio and podcast episodes stream in the browser without an export option. Images are displayed inline within posts, and while some creators attach downloadable files, navigating post by post to collect them is tedious and time-consuming.
Patreon Downloader is being designed to solve this by operating directly inside the browser tab where you browse your creator feeds. The extension will detect downloadable media on the current page, let you select what to save, and pull files down to your hard drive in their original format. The goal is to make saving content you already pay for as simple as clicking a button, without needing screen recorders, download managers, or workarounds involving developer tools.
Planned Features
- Video capture from Patreon's embedded player including full-length exclusive uploads
- Audio and podcast episode downloads from creator feeds and dedicated audio posts
- Batch image saving from posts that contain galleries or multiple inline images
- Attached file downloads for PDFs, PSDs, ZIPs, and other digital deliverables
- Post-level and bulk collection export across a creator's content library
- Filename organization using creator name, post title, and publish date
- Quality selection for video content when multiple resolutions are available
- Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox
How It Will Work
- Install the extension once it is released from the browser extension store.
- Open Patreon in your browser and log in to your account.
- Navigate to a creator page or specific post that contains content you want to save.
- Open the extension popup to see all detected media on the current page.
- Select individual items or use the batch selector to grab everything at once.
- Choose your preferred quality setting for video files if multiple options exist.
- Click download and the files will be saved to your designated local folder.
- Repeat across different posts or creators to build your offline collection.
Expected Formats
- Video: MP4 sourced from the Patreon player stream, maintaining original resolution
- Audio: MP3 or M4A depending on how the creator uploaded the content
- Images: PNG, JPG, or WEBP in the original resolution provided by the creator
- Attachments: Original file format as uploaded by the creator (PDF, ZIP, PSD, etc.)
All exported files will retain their native format and quality, ensuring compatibility with standard media players, image viewers, and editing software.
Who It's For
- Patreon subscribers who want offline access to video content from their favorite creators
- Podcast listeners who prefer local episode files over streaming through the Patreon feed
- Digital art collectors saving high-resolution images and process files from artists they support
- Students and learners downloading educational material from tutorial-based creator pages
- Fans who want a personal archive of exclusive content they have paid to access
Use Cases We're Building For
- Save an entire video series from a creator for offline viewing during travel
- Archive podcast episodes before a creator restructures their tier offerings
- Download high-resolution artwork and reference images from illustrators and designers
- Collect tutorial PDFs and project files from educational creators into a local library
- Build an organized offline backup of content across multiple creator subscriptions
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
FAQ
When will Patreon Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.
Does it work with all Patreon tiers? The extension will work with whatever content your current membership tier grants you access to. It cannot bypass tier restrictions or access content you have not paid for.
What types of content can it download? The plan covers videos, audio posts, images, and creator-uploaded file attachments. Support for each media type will depend on how Patreon delivers that content to the browser.
Will it preserve the original file quality? Yes. The goal is to capture media in the same quality that Patreon serves to your browser, without additional compression or re-encoding.
Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.
Can I download content from multiple creators at once? Bulk downloading across different creator pages is a planned feature, though the initial release may focus on single-page content detection first.
License
This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
Notes
- This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
- Only download content you have an active paid subscription to access
- Media quality and availability will depend on how each creator uploads their content
- Patreon platform changes may affect functionality once the extension is released
- An active Patreon account with valid memberships and internet connection will be required
About Patreon
Patreon is a membership platform that allows creators to earn recurring revenue by offering exclusive content to paying subscribers. Creators across categories including video, podcasting, music, visual art, writing, and education use Patreon to distribute work that is not available on public channels. The platform streams and displays this content through its web interface but provides limited built-in tools for subscribers to save or export media locally. Patreon Downloader is being built to give subscribers a convenient way to keep offline copies of the content they already support through their memberships.