Feature comparison
Chrome extension vs desktop app for OFDownloader. Capabilities reflect our public guides and product copy—when support varies, we say so.
| Capability | Chrome extension | Desktop (Win / Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| PlatformsChrome / Brave / Edge vs Windows 10+ & macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Single video / image download | Yes | Yes |
| Batch / creator library downloadsExtension docs recommend desktop for heavy batch work | Limited | Yes |
| Download Center queue | Limited | Yes |
| Auto-merge to MP4 | — | Yes |
| Message mediaContent must be visible in your signed-in session | Yes | Yes |
| Purchased / PPV content you ownOnly content your account can access | Yes | Yes |
| Protected (DRM) streamsLimited. Not every protected stream can be saved | Limited | Limited |
| Original quality preservationHighest available from the source, often up to 4K. No extra compression from us | Yes | Yes |
| Credentials stay on deviceWe do not upload passwords, cookies, tokens, or media to our servers. License, update, and diagnostic network traffic does not carry those secrets | Yes | Yes |
| Product analyticsNo Clarity, Plausible, or website Google tag in the extension or desktop app. Those run on the website only | No | No |
| Linux desktop | — | No |
What limited DRM support means
Protected (DRM) streams stay Limited on both the Chrome extension and the desktop app. When a protected video already plays in your signed-in session, OFDownloader can sometimes save it, but playback does not guarantee the download will finish. It cannot download every DRM-protected file, every protection scheme, or content your account cannot open. A higher plan does not turn Limited into full DRM coverage, and “unlimited export” on a plan is a quota for items the app can already save, not a bypass. If a protected download fails or gets stuck, use the DRM guide: confirm the item still plays, refresh the session, and retry.
Learn more: Chrome extension, Desktop app, protected streams, pricing.