# Wistia Video Downloader (`serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader`) Actor Wistia Video Downloader scans the page you are on, lists the Wistia videos it finds, and lets you save them as MP4 files. It is built for embedded players on landing pages, documentation, and course portals where teams need a quick offline archive. - **URL**: https://apify.com/serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [SERP Downloaders](https://apify.com/serpdownloaders) (community) - **Categories:** Videos, Automation, Social media - **Stats:** 3 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Wistia Downloader (Browser Extension) > Download supported Wistia-hosted videos as MP4 files from business pages, embeds, and training portals. ![Wistia Video Downloader](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader/main/assets/workflow-preview.webp) Wistia Downloader is a browser extension built for users who need a cleaner way to save supported Wistia videos for offline viewing. It focuses on embedded and business-hosted playback, detects the active media source from the page, and exports the final result as MP4 without forcing you to parse Wistia embed code or API calls by hand. - Save supported Wistia videos from embeds and direct pages - Detect active player media without manual ID extraction - Export MP4 files for simpler offline playback and review - Work with business video pages, learning portals, and marketing embeds - Keep the workflow entirely in the browser ### Get it Here Get it here: https://serp.ly/wistia-video-downloader ### Table of Contents - [Why Wistia Downloader](#why-wistia-downloader) - [Features](#features) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Wistia](#step-by-step-tutorial-how-to-download-videos-from-wistia) - [Supported Formats](#supported-formats) - [Who It's For](#who-its-for) - [Common Use Cases](#common-use-cases) - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [Trial & Access](#trial--access) - [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) - [FAQ](#faq) - [License](#license) - [Notes](#notes) - [About Wistia](#about-wistia) ### Why Wistia Downloader Wistia is commonly used across business sites, product pages, support centers, and learning systems. The player is often embedded, which means the real media source is hidden behind Wistia-specific IDs, scripts, or iframe loading behavior. Generic downloaders can fail because they do not understand the page context the player is running in. Wistia Downloader is built for that embed-heavy workflow. Start playback, let the extension detect the active Wistia media source, then export the supported video as MP4 from within the browser. ### Features - Detects supported Wistia media from direct pages and embeds - Handles business-site and learning-portal playback contexts - Exports MP4 files for offline viewing - Avoids manual Wistia ID and embed parsing - Multiple detection methods including JSON-LD, async embeds, iframes, and data attributes - Playlist and channel support for browsing and downloading individual episodes - In-page download manager with real-time progress tracking - Handles Wistia's .bin file format and normalizes output to proper MP4 - Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex ### How It Works 1. Install the extension from the latest release. 2. Open a page containing the Wistia video. 3. Start playback so the extension can detect the media source. 4. Open the popup or use the on-page controls. 5. Review the detected media and available quality options. 6. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export. 7. Save the final MP4 file locally. ### Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from Wistia 1. Install Wistia Downloader from the latest GitHub release. 2. Open the webpage, course lesson, or support page containing the Wistia player. 3. Sign in with your email if this is your first session. 4. Start playback so the player loads the real media source. 5. Click the extension button or use the on-page download control. 6. Open the extension popup and review the detected media. 7. Select the quality you want if multiple options are available. 8. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish. 9. Open the saved file from your Downloads folder. ### Supported Formats - Input: supported Wistia video sources (HLS, direct MP4, original quality) - Output: MP4 Saved files use MP4 so they are easier to replay on standard media players, move between devices, or archive locally. ### Who It's For - Users saving business videos for offline review - Teams working with Wistia-hosted training or support content - People who need a browser extension instead of manual embed analysis - Students accessing course platforms that use Wistia - Users archiving content they can already access in the browser ### Common Use Cases - Save a Wistia-hosted lesson for offline viewing - Export an embedded product or support video as MP4 - Keep internal reference material accessible while traveling - Browse Wistia playlists or channels and download individual episodes - Download embedded Wistia videos from any third-party website ### Troubleshooting **The extension does not detect the video** Start playback first and wait for the player to initialize the active media source. **The video is inside an embed** Make sure you are on the page where the player is actually running, then retry after playback starts. **No download option appears** Refresh the page and retry after the video loads again. **Only one quality option is listed** That usually means the page is exposing a single rendition from the Wistia API. **The video is password-protected** Password-protected Wistia videos cannot be downloaded. The extension will notify you when one is detected. ### 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://serp.ly/wistia-video-downloader](https://serp.ly/wistia-video-downloader) ### Installation Instructions 1. Open the latest release page: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader/releases/latest) 2. Download the correct build for your browser. 3. Install the extension. 4. Open a page containing a Wistia player. 5. Use the popup to detect and download the media. ### FAQ **Can it work on embedded Wistia players?** Yes. It detects Wistia players embedded on any website, including course platforms, marketing pages, and knowledge bases. **Do I need extra software?** No. The workflow runs entirely inside the browser extension. **What quality options are available?** The extension fetches all available renditions from the Wistia API, typically multiple resolutions including the original upload quality. **Can I download playlists or channels?** Yes. The extension detects Wistia playlists and channels, shows all videos in a browsable list, and lets you download each one individually. **Where are videos saved?** They are saved to your default Downloads location using your browser's Save As dialog. **Does it work on every Wistia page?** It works on supported playback flows. Detection depends on how the media is exposed on that page. ### License This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the [LICENSE](https://github.com/serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader/blob/main/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 - An internet connection is required for downloads - Quality depends on the source upload to Wistia - Password-protected videos cannot be downloaded - Course platforms rarely offer native offline downloads, but access permissions still apply ### About Wistia Wistia is a business video hosting platform widely used for embeds across marketing, support, and education pages. Wistia Downloader is built to make supported downloads easier for users who already have access to that media in the browser. # Actor input Schema ## `listingNotice` (type: `string`): Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract. ## Actor input object example ```json { "listingNotice": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } ```` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=serpdownloaders/wistia-video-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Wistia Video Downloader", "description": "Wistia Video Downloader scans the page you are on, lists the Wistia videos it finds, and lets you save them as MP4 files. It is built for embedded players on landing pages, documentation, and course portals where teams need a quick offline archive.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "zxkP1h5RctQnyFiRc" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/serpdownloaders~wistia-video-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-serpdownloaders-wistia-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/serpdownloaders~wistia-video-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-serpdownloaders-wistia-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/serpdownloaders~wistia-video-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-serpdownloaders-wistia-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "listingNotice": { "title": "Listing notice", "type": "string", "description": "Optional informational field only. This actor currently serves as the public listing surface for the browser extension and does not yet expose a finalized runtime API contract.", "default": "No runtime input is required yet. See the README and product page for the current extension workflow." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```