Will the extension work with free and paid FutureLearn courses?

The extension is intended to work with video content loaded in your browser during an active FutureLearn session, whether you are on a free or upgraded track.

How will I start downloading a video from a FutureLearn step?

First, you will open the FutureLearn page with the video and let it load. Then, the extension is designed to detect the video source and present saving choices for that page.

Can I queue multiple course steps for downloading?

Yes, a queue is planned that lets you add chosen course steps and have them processed one after another automatically.

What video quality can I expect from downloads?

The intended behavior preserves the original resolution and audio fidelity as delivered on the site, typically 720p or 1080p depending on the course producer.

Will subtitles be available with the downloaded videos?

Subtitle tracks that are available will be extracted in SRT file format, so you can view captions alongside your saved videos.

How will the extension handle internet interruptions during a download?

If a connection drops, the system is being built to automatically retry the download so you don't have to manually restart it.

Will I be able to see download progress and speed?

A visual indicator is planned to show transfer speed and file size, so you will know how your download is progressing.

How will saved files be organized on my computer?

Downloads will be placed into folders named after the course and week number, making it easy to find your materials without manual renaming.

Use FutureLearn Downloader only for videos you own or have permission to save. Respect the platform and creators, and do not redistribute downloaded videos without the necessary rights.

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FutureLearn Downloader

Name: FutureLearn Downloader
Brand: SERP Apps
SKU: futurelearn-downloader
Availability: PreOrder
Rating: 4.9 (3 reviews)

Save FutureLearn course videos to your device and study anywhere, even without an internet connection.

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Browser extension

Current-page workflow

Browser downloads

40,000+ SERP Apps users

Try it free — 3 downloads, no credit card

Your downloads never touch our servers

No ads, no tracking, no analytics

One-time payment, lifetime updates

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Email support, answered by the people who built it

About FutureLearn Downloader

Imagine boarding a flight or heading to a remote location knowing your learning doesn't have to pause. FutureLearn Downloader lets you capture course videos directly from step pages, so you can study wherever you are. It preserves the original resolution and audio, ensuring every lecture feels as crisp as it did online.

Whether you're working through a microcredential or a full degree program, this extension detects available video sources and saves them to your computer. Subtitles are extracted in SRT format, and files are neatly organized by course and week. You won't need to hunt through folders or rename anything manually.

When your enrollment window closes, your local archive keeps the materials accessible. The downloader doesn't collect any data or communicate externally, so your study habits remain private. Just open FutureLearn, let the page load, and let the extension handle the rest.

Trusted at scale

Trusted by 40k+ SERP Apps users.

Private & local

Private downloads. No ads or tracking.

One connected library

Part of the SERP Apps Extensions Library.

How It Works

Download in 3 clear steps

Open the page, let the extension detect what is available, and save the file to your computer.

Open FutureLearn

Go to the FutureLearn page with the video you want to save and let it load normally in your browser.

Detect the file

Open the extension so it can find the available video source and show the save options for the current page.

Save to your computer

Choose the available quality or file option and save the finished file directly to your device.

Happy Users

Recent customer feedback

Short, practical feedback from people using FutureLearn Downloader in real workflows.

Good for FutureLearn microcredentials

I am doing a microcredential through a UK university on FutureLearn and the video steps are the most valuable part. This lets me download them to rewatch during my commute on the Tube.

Eleanor Whitfield

2025-03-13

Reliable offline access for rural learners

Living in a rural area with unreliable broadband, this extension lets me download my FutureLearn lectures when I have a good connection and study them offline all week.

Marcus Johansson

2025-02-14

Handles multiple FutureLearn courses easily

I take multiple FutureLearn short courses simultaneously. Being able to batch queue downloads from each course and organize them by week has been a real time saver.

Ananya Deshmukh

2025-03-15

These comments and ratings were collected during our July 2026 customer survey and reviewed against support records before publication.

Features

Everything it does

Core capabilities included in FutureLearn Downloader.

This tool is designed to find and grab video material from course step pages on FutureLearn.

It will handle content from short courses, microcredentials, and degree programs offered on the platform.

The intended behavior preserves video resolution and audio fidelity as they are on the site.

Subtitle tracks that are available will be pulled out in the SRT file format.

A queue can be set up to process chosen course steps one after another.

If a connection drops, the system is built to attempt the download again on its own.

A visual indicator is planned to show transfer speed and the size of the file being saved.

Downloaded items get placed into folders named after the course and week number.

The extension is designed to collect no user information and avoid contacting outside servers.

Compatibility is planned for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers.

Visit the FutureLearn page containing the video, let it finish loading, and keep the browser open.

Activate the extension so it can locate the video stream and present saving choices for that page.

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FutureLearn Downloader Extension vs Online Downloader Website

File handling can make or break your offline library. See how the extension structures your downloads.

FutureLearn Downloader

Online Video Downloader Site

FutureLearn Downloader

Saves files into course and week folders automatically.

Online Video Downloader Site

Generic filenames without course context.

FutureLearn Downloader

Preserves video resolution as on FutureLearn.

Online Video Downloader Site

May re-encode and reduce quality.

FutureLearn Downloader

Grabs subtitles in SRT format.

Online Video Downloader Site

Subtitles often missing from results.

FutureLearn Downloader

Local processing keeps your data private.

Online Video Downloader Site

Page address sent to an external service.

FutureLearn Downloader

No tracking or outside server contact.

Online Video Downloader Site

Some sites may show targeted ads.

FutureLearn Downloader

File size indicator during download.

Online Video Downloader Site

Must wait for the site to display size.

Compatibility

Works where you work

Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.

Browsers

ChromeFirefoxEdge

Operating Systems

WindowsmacOSLinux

Supported Content

FutureLearn video steps from short courses and microcredentialsDegree program video contentSubtitle tracks in SRT formatVideos at original resolution (720p or 1080p)

Not Supported

Safari and mobile browsersText-based steps, quizzes, and discussion activitiesContent requiring enrollment you do not haveFutureLearn mobile app integration

Downloads

Choose your browser

Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.

Chrome

Chrome support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Firefox

Firefox support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Edge

Edge support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Opera

Opera support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Brave

Brave support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Whale

Whale support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Yandex

Yandex support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Install from GitHub releases or your user dashboard. ZIP builds include the full desktop extension.

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Extension permissions explained

Every requested permission and the job it performs inside the extension.

activeTab

Required to scan the active FutureLearn course step page for embedded video elements when you click the download button.

downloads

Needed to save video files directly to your local downloads folder.

storage

Used to persist your preferred download settings such as output directory and quality preferences.

FAQ

Common questions

It is designed to capture video material from course step pages, including content from short courses, microcredentials, and degree programs offered on FutureLearn.