patreon-downloader

Patreon Video Downloader (Browser Extension)

Download videos, audio, images, post text, and attachments from Patreon posts you can already access.

Patreon Downloader is a browser extension built for subscribers, creators, researchers, and teams who want a simpler way to save Patreon content for offline viewing, local backup, and personal organization. It works inside your active Patreon browser session, detects supported media on creator posts, and gives you a direct download workflow without needing separate desktop tools.

• Save Patreon videos from supported creator posts
• Download audio, podcast-style posts, images, and file attachments
• Capture post text for personal archiving and reference
• Keep local copies for offline viewing, study, review, or backup
• Use the same browser-first workflow across Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Yandex, and Whale

Links

• :rocket: Get it here: Patreon Downloader
• :new: Latest release: GitHub Releases
• :question: Help center: SERP Help
• :beetle: Report bugs: GitHub Issues
• :bulb: Request features: Feature Requests

Preview

Table of Contents

• Why Patreon Downloader
• Features
• How It Works
• Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Patreon Content
• Supported Formats
• Who It's For
• Common Use Cases
• Troubleshooting
• Trial & Access
• Installation Instructions
• FAQ
• Notes
• About Patreon

Why Patreon Downloader

Patreon creators publish a mix of videos, audio posts, image galleries, written updates, and downloadable files. That content is often easy to stream in the browser but harder to save in an organized local library, especially when you want to watch offline, back up materials from creators you support, or keep training resources available after a browser session ends.

Patreon Downloader focuses on that workflow. It runs in the Patreon page you are already using, reads the media available to your logged-in session, and presents supported download options through the extension popup and in-page controls.

Features

• Video detection for supported Patreon post pages
• Audio and podcast-style media downloads where available
• Image and gallery download support for accessible post media
• Attachment downloads for creator-uploaded files
• Post text capture for personal notes and local reference
• Quality selection when the source exposes multiple video options
• MP4 output for supported video downloads
• Popup workflow for reviewing detected media
• Progress tracking during active downloads
• Cross-browser support for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Yandex, and Whale

How It Works

1. Install the extension from the latest release.
2. Open Patreon and sign in to the account with access to the creator content.
3. Navigate to a creator post or video page you want to save.
4. Start playback if the post contains video or audio, so the media stream can initialize.
5. Open the extension popup or use the in-page download button when it appears.
6. Review the detected media and choose the item or quality you want.
7. Start the download and save the file locally.

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Patreon Content

1. Install Patreon Downloader from the latest GitHub release.
2. Sign in to Patreon in the same browser profile.
3. Open the Patreon post that contains the video, audio, image, text, or attachment you want to save.
4. Let the page load fully.
5. For video or audio posts, press play and wait a few seconds.
6. Click the Patreon Downloader extension button in your browser toolbar.
7. Select the detected media or attachment.
8. Choose an available quality option when one is shown.
9. Start the download and wait for the export to finish.
10. Open the saved file from your Downloads folder.

Supported Formats

• Input: Supported Patreon video streams
• Input: Supported Patreon audio posts
• Input: Patreon-hosted images and galleries
• Input: Creator-uploaded attachments
• Input: Patreon post text
• Output: MP4 for supported video downloads
• Output: Original source formats for supported images, audio, text, and attachments where available

Saved files are generated from media available in your browser session, so available formats and quality levels depend on how the creator uploaded the post and how Patreon serves that content.

Who It's For

• Patreon subscribers who want offline access to content from creators they support
• Creators backing up their own Patreon posts and media
• Students saving educational videos, audio, worksheets, or reference files
• Podcast listeners keeping local copies of Patreon-only audio posts
• Teams archiving training, community, or membership resources

Common Use Cases

• Save a Patreon video for offline viewing while traveling
• Download an audio post for local playback
• Archive creator attachments such as PDFs, ZIP files, templates, or project files
• Keep a local backup of posts from creators you support
• Organize Patreon media into a personal offline library

Troubleshooting

The extension is not detecting the post video
Press play first and wait a few seconds so Patreon has time to initialize the stream.

No quality options are showing
Some posts expose only one playable stream or file option.

The popup says no media was found
Refresh the post, let it load fully, start playback for video or audio, then reopen the extension popup.

The page requires login or membership access
The extension only works on content your Patreon account can already access in the current browser session.

The file will not download
Try refreshing the post and downloading again. If the issue continues, open a GitHub issue or contact SERP support with the post type and browser you are using.

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://apps.serp.co/patreon-downloader

Installation Instructions

1. Open the latest release page: https://github.com/serpapps/patreon-downloader/releases/latest
2. Download the extension build for your browser.
3. Install the extension.
4. Open Patreon and sign in.
5. Open a supported Patreon post.
6. Use the extension popup or in-page button to detect and download available content.

FAQ

What kinds of Patreon content can I download?
Supported Patreon videos, audio, images, post text, and creator-uploaded attachments that are available to your logged-in Patreon session.

Do I need to press play first?
For video and audio posts, yes. Many streams are only exposed after playback starts.

What file format do video downloads use?
Supported videos are saved as MP4 files.

Does it work on private or paid posts?
It works only when your Patreon account already has access to that post in the browser.

Do I need extra software?
No. The download workflow runs through the browser extension.

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 access in your browser session
• Media quality depends on the source content Patreon exposes for that post
• Patreon platform changes may affect detection and download behavior
• An internet connection is required for the initial download

About Patreon

Patreon is a membership platform used by creators to publish subscriber-only videos, audio, writing, images, and digital files. Because Patreon content can be delivered in several different post formats, saving accessible media locally is often less direct than normal file downloads. Patreon Downloader simplifies that process for users who need an offline copy of content they can already view in their Patreon account.

Resources

• https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/14061551eb17cc8932b6802cfc0ca178
• https://gist.github.com/devinschumacher/94b7816b449ae5e5371961a44384985e