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Video DownloadHelper Firefox extension puts a giant QR-code on converted videos and charges $30 to remove it. (www.downloadhelper.net)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've been using this extension for a while now and it works great, but since recently a QR-code is put onto the video when downloaded (if it's a HSL one that needs to be converted). I understand that this converting process can be expensive and I'm willing to donate, but $30 seems like a lot no? The QR-code is not small either, it takes up like 40% of the video, rendering it absolutely useless. Does anyone know any alternatives or workarounds?

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[–] mulcahey 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm confused. I've been using this extension for years on desktop without this issue. I think it has an option where you can install a companion conversion app on your machine and bypass the QR code. Am I mistaken?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

No this is with the companion app. The QR code doesn't always appear but only with certain video formats that need to be converted. You probably simply haven't tried to download such a video yet.