# RedTube Downloader (`serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader`) Actor RedTube Downloader detects supported RedTube video sources, shows the available quality options, and exports the selected stream as MP4 for offline playback directly in your browser. - **URL**: https://apify.com/serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [SERP X](https://apify.com/serpxxx) (community) - **Categories:** Videos, Automation, Social media - **Stats:** 5 total users, 1 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 ## RedTube Downloader (Browser Extension) > Download supported RedTube videos as MP4 files directly from active video pages. ### Links Get it here: https://serp.ly/redtube-video-downloader RedTube Downloader is a browser extension built for users who want a cleaner way to save supported RedTube videos without sorting through multiple page assets or using generic download tools that miss the main stream. It detects the active media source, shows available quality options when present, and exports the result as MP4 for offline playback. - Save supported RedTube videos from watch pages - Detect available quality variants exposed by the player - Export MP4 files for easier replay and archiving - Avoid manual source hunting in the browser - Keep the workflow simple and browser-based ### Table of Contents - [Why RedTube Downloader](#why-redtube-downloader) - [Features](#features) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from RedTube](#step-by-step-tutorial-how-to-download-videos-from-redtube) - [Supported Formats](#supported-formats) - [Who It's For](#who-its-for) - [Common Use Cases](#common-use-cases) - [Trial & Access](#trial--access) - [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [Installation Instructions](#installation-instructions) - [FAQ](#faq) - [License](#license) - [Notes](#notes) - [About RedTube](#about-redtube) ### Why RedTube Downloader RedTube pages can expose multiple assets around the player, which makes generic download tools noisy and unreliable. A simple scan can pick up thumbnails, previews, or the wrong media source instead of the actual video you want. RedTube Downloader is designed to focus on the supported playback source from the active page. Start the video, let the extension detect the stream, choose the quality you want, and export the result as MP4. ### Features - Detects supported RedTube video sources from active pages - Multi-source detection covering sources object, mediaDefinitions, and M3U8 playlists - In-page download button built into the RedTube MGP video player - Converts HLS streams to standard MP4 files in-browser - Lists available quality variants when multiple resolutions exist - Right-click context menu for quick downloads - Exports MP4 files for easier offline playback - Auto-saves to an organized RedTube subfolder in Downloads - Supports embedded and international RedTube domains - Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, Whale, and Yandex ### How It Works 1. Install the extension from the latest release. 2. Open a RedTube watch page and start playback. 3. Let the extension detect the active media source. 4. Open the popup or use the in-page download button on the player. 5. Select the quality you want from the available resolutions. 6. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish. 7. Save the finished file locally. ### Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Videos from RedTube 1. Install RedTube Downloader in your browser. 2. Open the RedTube video page you want to save. 3. Start playback so the real media stream is initialized. 4. Click the in-page download button on the player, or open the extension popup. 5. Review the detected source and available quality options. 6. Select the quality you want if more than one option appears. 7. Start the download and wait for the MP4 export to finish. 8. Open the saved file from your Downloads/RedTube folder. ### Supported Formats - Input: supported RedTube video sources - 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 - RedTube viewers who want offline copies of supported videos - Users who want a browser extension instead of manual extraction - People archiving videos they can already access in the browser - Users who want a cleaner MP4 download workflow - Anyone organizing personal downloads into a cleaner local library ### Common Use Cases - Save a RedTube video for later viewing - Export the available quality as MP4 - Download the best quality exposed by the page - Avoid manual source inspection on video pages - Keep local copies for offline playback ### 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/redtube-video-downloader](https://serp.ly/redtube-video-downloader) ### Troubleshooting **The extension is not detecting the video** Start playback first and wait for the player to initialize the active source. **The quality picker is missing** Some pages expose only one playable stream, so only one option may be available. **The wrong source appears in the popup** Refresh the page and retry after starting playback again. **The download failed partway through** Check your connection and refresh the page before starting again. **The page requires account access** The extension only works on media you can already open and play in your active browser session. ### Installation Instructions 1. Open the latest release page: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader/releases/latest) 2. Download the build for your browser. 3. Install the extension. 4. Open a RedTube video page. 5. Use the popup to detect and download the media. ### FAQ **Can I download RedTube videos as MP4?** Yes. Supported downloads are exported as MP4 files. **Do I need separate download software?** No. The workflow stays inside the browser extension. **Will it work on every page?** It works on supported playback flows. Detection depends on how the media is exposed on the current page. **Does it work with embedded RedTube videos?** Yes. The extension supports embed.redtube.com URLs and international RedTube domains. **Where are videos saved?** They are saved to your default Downloads location, typically inside a RedTube subfolder. **Is my data safe?** Yes. Video processing happens entirely in your browser. Authentication uses secure OTP with no passwords stored. ### License This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the [LICENSE](https://github.com/serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader/blob/gh-pages/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 media source exposed by RedTube - Must press play before detection can begin ### About RedTube RedTube is a large video platform with player-managed playback and multiple media assets on each page. RedTube Downloader is built to make supported downloads easier for users who already have access to those videos 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("serpxxx/redtube-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("serpxxx/redtube-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 serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=serpxxx/redtube-video-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "RedTube Downloader", "description": "RedTube Downloader detects supported RedTube video sources, shows the available quality options, and exports the selected stream as MP4 for offline playback directly in your browser.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "DcLxl7I1OjBHWhzhO" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/serpxxx~redtube-video-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-serpxxx-redtube-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/serpxxx~redtube-video-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-serpxxx-redtube-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/serpxxx~redtube-video-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-serpxxx-redtube-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 } } } } } } } } } } ```