How to get stream's URL by build-in URL Sniffer
Most websites only need to copy the video playback link, and HiDownload can directly analyze the video or audio link and download it directly. However, there are still audio and video links on some websites that cannot be analyzed. At this time, you need a more professional sniffer tool to help you analyze the audio and video links before downloading. HiDownload makes a built-in sniffer, the sniffer can not only obtain the audio and video connection of http protocol, but also obtain the connection of https protocol. The built-in sniffer in HiDownload needs to use mitmproxy. This article introduces how to using sniffer tool.
Usually, we only need to copy the link in the address bar to download the video stream, but sometimes when downloading this link, an error occurs.
At this time, we need to use the sniffer tool to obtain the downloadable address.
The following steps teach you how to use url sniffer:
Step 1: launch the sniffer
Click the first button on the toolbar to start the sniffer.
Step 2: Play videos on web pages
After playing video, just waiting...
Step 3: Video link found
Wait for a moment, and you can see an link of m3u8(or mp4, mp3, or other file name.) appear in the list, that is what we are looking for.
Step 3: Copy the Video link to download
When you see the download progress, just wait and the video will be downloaded after a while.