Ant Video Downloader is a browser extension (primarily for Firefox and formerly for Chrome and Edge) paired with a companion "Native Application". The extension detects videos on a webpage, and the native app handles the actual downloading, processing, and conversion of these video files.
Ant Video Downloader is (the last version, 4.18, was released in February 2023). This means finding the native app requires some extra effort. Here are the methods you can use:
For users needing older builds or FFmpeg tools, the official archive is available at: https://archive.ant.com/
try (Response response = client.newCall(request).execute()) if (!response.isSuccessful()) throw new IOException("Unexpected code " + response);
The solves this problem. It is a lightweight, safe executable file that runs locally on your operating system (Windows or macOS). It acts as a bridge: the browser extension detects the video on the webpage, and the Native App handles the actual downloading, merging, and saving of the file to your hard drive. Without it, the extension cannot function. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
The browser extension alone cannot perform certain tasks due to browser security restrictions. The Native App provides:
The official site may not work, but sometimes the native app is available via alternative file-sharing services or the extension's FAQ page.
For the Native Messaging Host itself, you can download the trusted installation package directly from the Ant Video Downloader Windows Native Installer Page .