Teachable Video Downloader

Overview

Teachable course creators can pull content down, restructure programs, or move to a new membership at any time. When that happens, the content you paid for disappears. This extension lets you download every video lesson from any Teachable course to your computer as standard MP4 files, creating a permanent copy of what you bought.

It works on any Teachable-powered school regardless of custom domain or branding. The extension automatically detects the video player on each lecture page and handles all the common video hosts Teachable creators use. Open a lesson, click the extension, pick your quality, and the video saves with the course section and lecture name for easy organization. Multiple lectures can be queued for batch downloading.

Connection interruptions trigger automatic retries. Everything happens locally in your browser. No login credentials are stored, no data gets sent anywhere, and the course creator cannot tell you downloaded anything. Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Try 3 free downloads to test it out.

Why It Exists

• Watch purchased Teachable courses offline during commutes, flights, or areas without WiFi
• Keep a personal backup of course content you paid for in case the school goes offline
• Study at your own pace with local video files instead of relying on streaming
• Access course material even after enrollment periods or subscription terms expire

Key Features

• Download video lectures from any Teachable-powered online school
• Support for Wistia, native Teachable video hosting, and other embedded players
• Preserve original video resolution and audio quality without re-encoding
• Smart scanner detects video content across custom Teachable themes and domains
• Batch queue entire course sections for automated sequential download
• Automatic retry with resume on interrupted connections
• File naming preserves section and lecture order for easy navigation
• Download progress indicator with speed and completion estimates
• No login credentials stored or transmitted to third parties
• Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers

How It Works

• Enroll and log in to your Teachable course: Open any Teachable-powered online school in your browser and log in with your student account to access your purchased course content.
• Navigate to a course lecture: Open any video lecture within your enrolled course. The extension detects Wistia, native Teachable, and other embedded video players automatically.
• Click the extension icon to scan: The extension identifies the video source and displays available quality options. It works across custom Teachable themes and domains.
• Download with section and lecture naming: Videos are saved at original quality with filenames preserving the course section and lecture order. Queue multiple lectures for batch processing.

Reviews

• Backed up my entire Teachable course purchase (5/5): I bought a $500 marketing course on Teachable and wanted the videos backed up locally. Downloaded all 60 lectures in under an hour. They play perfectly and are organized by section. - Nathan Cho
• Handles Wistia on Teachable courses perfectly (4.9/5): The Wistia detection is seamless. Most Teachable creators use Wistia and this extension handles it without any extra configuration. Just click and download. - Samantha Burgess
• Works across many different Teachable schools (4.8/5): I take multiple Teachable courses from different creators and the extension works on all of them, each with different custom domains and themes. Very reliable detection. - Henrik Larsson

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Edge

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Wistia-hosted video lectures on Teachable
• Native Teachable video uploads
• Courses on custom domains and branded Teachable schools
• Video content from enrolled courses and coaching programs

Not Supported

• Courses you are not enrolled in or do not have access to
• PDF attachments and supplementary course files
• Safari and mobile browsers
• Non-video course content like quizzes and assignments

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• Only downloads video content from courses you are enrolled in and have access to
• PDF and supplementary file downloads are handled by Teachable's own interface
• Detection depends on the video hosting method used by the course creator
• Some Teachable schools may use non-standard video embeds that require detection updates
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported
• Batch downloading requires navigating through lectures to add them to the queue

Permissions:

• activeTab: Required to scan the current Teachable lecture page for embedded video players and extract media URLs for download.
• downloads: Needed to save video files directly to your local downloads folder.
• storage: Used to persist download preferences and batch queue state between browser sessions.

FAQ

How do I know if a course site runs on Teachable?

Teachable sites often have 'Powered by Teachable' in the footer or use URLs containing teachable.com subdomains. Many creators also use custom domains. The extension automatically detects Teachable's page structure and shows download options when video content is found.

Does it work with Teachable courses that use Wistia for video hosting?

Yes. Wistia is the most common video host used by Teachable course creators, and the extension detects and downloads Wistia-embedded videos seamlessly.

Can I download an entire Teachable course?

You can navigate through the course lectures and add each video to the download queue. The extension processes them sequentially, saving files named by section and lecture order.

What about Teachable course PDFs and supplementary files?

The extension targets video content specifically. Teachable courses that include downloadable PDF files typically offer their own download buttons within the lecture page.

Will the course creator see that I downloaded videos?

The extension works within your existing browser session and only captures video URLs that are already loaded on the page. It does not generate unusual API calls or traffic that would be visible to the course creator.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.