dreamstime-downloader

Dreamstime Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)

Download your licensed Dreamstime stock photos, vectors, illustrations, and video clips directly from the browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.

Dreamstime Downloader is an upcoming browser extension designed to streamline the process of saving purchased and licensed assets from Dreamstime's massive stock media library. Rather than navigating multiple download pages or managing files through separate workflows, users will be able to grab their licensed content straight from the Dreamstime website with a single click inside the browser.

• Download licensed stock photos, vectors, and illustrations from Dreamstime
• Save editorial images and video clips tied to your account purchases
• Batch download multiple licensed assets without repeated page navigation
• Organize downloads by collection, license type, or media category
• 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.

:bell: Get notified when this launches: Join the waitlist

Links

• :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
• :question: Help center: SERP Help
• :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues

Preview

Table of Contents

• Why Dreamstime Downloader
• Planned Features
• How It Will Work
• Expected Formats
• Who It's For
• Use Cases We're Building For
• FAQ
• License
• Notes
• About Dreamstime

Why Dreamstime Downloader

Dreamstime hosts over 200 million stock assets including photographs, vector graphics, illustrations, editorial content, and video clips. When users purchase or license content on the platform, downloading those files often involves navigating through individual asset pages, selecting the correct resolution or license tier, and repeating the process for every item in a project batch. There is no native bulk download workflow built into the browser experience, and managing large volumes of licensed assets across different collections can become tedious.

Dreamstime Downloader is being built to sit directly in the browser and integrate with the Dreamstime website. The goal is to detect the assets available under your account, surface the correct licensed versions, and let you save them to your local machine without bouncing between tabs and download confirmation screens. It keeps the entire workflow inside the browser where you are already browsing and selecting content.

Planned Features

• One-click download of licensed stock photos at your purchased resolution
• Vector and illustration export in original file formats such as EPS and AI
• Editorial image downloads with associated license metadata preserved
• Video clip saving for licensed footage tied to your Dreamstime account
• Batch download mode for grabbing multiple assets from a collection page
• Automatic file naming based on asset title, ID, or contributor information
• License type tagging so you can sort assets by usage rights after download
• Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox

How It Will Work

1. Install the extension once it is released.
2. Open the Dreamstime website and sign in to your account.
3. Browse to the asset, collection, or lightbox you want to download from.
4. Open the extension popup to see your licensed assets on the current page.
5. Select individual items or use batch mode to queue multiple assets.
6. Confirm the resolution and file format for each selected download.
7. Choose a destination folder or use the default download directory.
8. Start the download and the files will save directly to your machine.

Expected Formats

• Photos: JPEG at the resolution matching your purchased license tier
• Vectors and illustrations: EPS, AI, or SVG depending on the original upload
• Editorial images: JPEG with embedded license metadata where available
• Video clips: MP4 or MOV based on the source format provided by Dreamstime

All downloaded files will retain their original quality and format as supplied by the Dreamstime platform. No re-encoding or compression is applied by the extension.

Who It's For

• Graphic designers pulling licensed assets into active client projects
• Marketing teams downloading approved stock imagery for campaign materials
• Content creators sourcing editorial photos for articles and publications
• Video editors collecting licensed footage clips for productions
• Agencies managing large volumes of stock media across multiple projects

Use Cases We're Building For

• Download an entire lightbox of approved assets for a branding project
• Save high-resolution vectors for print design work without manual navigation
• Archive editorial images with their license details attached for compliance records
• Grab video clips in bulk for a content production pipeline
• Quickly pull previously purchased assets when revisiting an older project

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 Dreamstime 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 free Dreamstime assets? The extension is being designed primarily around licensed and purchased content tied to your account. Support for free assets may be considered depending on how Dreamstime structures access to them.

Will it download assets I have not purchased? No. The extension will only facilitate downloading assets that are already licensed or purchased under your Dreamstime account. It does not bypass any licensing restrictions.

What image resolutions will it support? The available resolution will match the license tier you purchased. If you bought a small-web license, the extension will download at that resolution. Higher tiers will unlock larger file sizes.

Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.

Can I download video clips as well as photos? Yes. Video clip support for licensed footage is a planned feature alongside photos, vectors, illustrations, and editorial 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

• This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
• Only download content you have purchased or hold a valid license for
• Downloaded file quality and format depend on what Dreamstime provides for your license tier
• Changes to the Dreamstime platform may affect functionality once released
• An active Dreamstime account with valid licenses is required to use this extension

About Dreamstime

Dreamstime is a stock photography and royalty-free media platform founded in 2000, offering access to over 200 million creative assets. Its library spans professional photographs, vector graphics, illustrations, editorial images, and video clips contributed by photographers and artists worldwide. The platform serves individual creators, agencies, and enterprises through various subscription and credit-based licensing models. Dreamstime Downloader is being built to simplify the process of saving licensed assets from the platform directly through the browser, reducing the friction between selecting content and getting files onto your local machine.