Thinkific Downloader (Browser Extension)
Download Thinkific lesson videos and supported embedded course videos as MP4 files for offline study.
Thinkific Downloader is a browser extension built for students, creators, and teams who want a cleaner way to save Thinkific lesson videos for offline access. It works with supported Thinkific-hosted streams and common embedded lesson providers, giving you a browser-first workflow for detecting the video, choosing a quality, and exporting an MP4 file you can replay later.
- Save Thinkific lesson videos as MP4 files
- Download supported Thinkific-hosted streams from lesson pages
- Capture supported embedded lesson videos from common course players
- Choose from the quality levels exposed by the source
- Keep local copies for offline study, review, or creator archives
Links
- :rocket: Get it here: Thinkific Downloader
- :new: Latest release: GitHub Releases
- :question: Help center: SERP Help
- :beetle: Report bugs: GitHub Issues
- :bulb: Request features: Feature Requests
Preview
Thinkific Downloader workflow preview
Table of Contents
- Why Thinkific Downloader
- Features
- How It Works
- Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Thinkific
- Supported Formats
- Who It's For
- Common Use Cases
- Troubleshooting
- Trial & Access
- Installation Instructions
- FAQ
- Notes
- About Thinkific
Why Thinkific Downloader
Thinkific schools are designed for online course delivery, not for a clean student-side download workflow. Lesson videos are streamed, schools often use custom domains, and creators can mix native hosting with embedded players, which makes generic downloader tools inconsistent and frustrating to use.
Thinkific Downloader is built for that exact use case. It focuses on supported Thinkific lesson pages, detects the available lesson media in your browser session, and gives you a direct way to save accessible course content as MP4.
Features
- Video detection for Thinkific lesson pages and course areas
- Support for Thinkific-hosted lesson streams
- Embedded lesson support where the platform exposes compatible sources
- Quality selection for available stream resolutions
- MP4 export for easier offline playback and sharing
- In-page controls on supported video pages
- Popup workflow for reviewing detected lesson media
- Progress tracking during active downloads
- Cross-browser support for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex
How It Works
- Install the extension from the latest release.
- Open a Thinkific lesson page with a video.
- Start playback so the extension can detect the lesson media.
- Open the popup or use the on-page control.
- Choose the quality you want.
- Download the lesson and save the final MP4 file locally.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Thinkific
- Install Thinkific Downloader from the latest GitHub release.
- Sign in to the Thinkific school where you already have access.
- Open the lesson page you want to save.
- Let the page load fully and press play on the lesson video.
- Click the extension button in your browser toolbar.
- Review the detected stream options for that lesson.
- Select the quality you want to keep.
- Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish.
- Open the saved file from your Downloads folder.
Supported Formats
- Input: Thinkific-hosted lesson streams
- Input: Supported embedded lesson players on Thinkific pages
- Output: MP4
Saved files use MP4 so they are easier to replay on standard media players, move between devices, and keep in a local learning archive.
Who It's For
- Thinkific students who want offline access to lessons
- Course creators backing up their own uploaded training material
- Teams archiving internal lessons or education portals
- Users saving course videos before access changes
- Anyone who wants a browser-based workflow instead of manual stream extraction
Common Use Cases
- Save a Thinkific lesson for offline study
- Download course videos before access expires
- Archive your own uploaded lessons as a creator
- Keep local copies for travel or low-connectivity study
- Review purchased course content without streaming every time
Troubleshooting
The extension is not detecting the lesson video Press play first and wait a few seconds so the stream has time to initialize.
No quality options are showing Some lesson pages expose a single playable stream variant, especially on certain embedded players.
The page uses a custom domain That is supported as long as the site is Thinkific-powered and the video source is exposed to the browser session.
The lesson requires login or enrollment access The extension only works on content you can already access in your active Thinkific session.
The download did not start Refresh the lesson page, replay the video, and try again once the player is fully loaded.
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
Trial & Access
- Includes 3 free downloads so you can test the workflow first
- Email sign-in uses secure one-time password verification
- No credit card required for the trial
- Unlimited downloads are available with a paid license
Start here: https://serp.ly/thinkific-downloader
Installation Instructions
- Open the latest release page: https://github.com/serpapps/thinkific-downloader/releases/latest
- Download the extension build for your browser.
- Install the extension.
- Open a Thinkific lesson page.
- Use the extension controls to detect and download the video.
FAQ
Can I download Thinkific videos from custom school domains? Yes. The extension is designed to work on Thinkific-powered schools, including many custom domains.
Do I need to press play first? Yes. Many lesson streams are only exposed after playback begins.
What file format do downloads use? Videos are saved as MP4 files.
Do I need extra software? No. Everything runs through the browser extension.
Can creators use it to archive their own courses? Yes. It can be used for creator-side backup workflows where you already have access to the lesson content.
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
- Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save
- The extension only works on media you can already play in your browser session
- Video quality depends on the source stream exposed on that lesson page
- An internet connection is required for the initial download
About Thinkific
Thinkific is a course platform used for memberships, online schools, and digital training programs. Because lessons are delivered through browser-based players and custom school setups, there is no simple universal built-in download flow for students. Thinkific Downloader simplifies that process for users who need a local MP4 copy of accessible lesson content.