Netflix 4K

Allows Netflix 4K playback on lower resolution displays.

Netflix 4K: Edge Add-On for Improved Netflix Resolution

Netflix 4K is an innovative Edge add-on designed to improve your Netflix experience. This tool allows Netflix users to enjoy 4K playback on display screens with lower resolution, ensuring a crisp and high-quality viewing experience. The add-on also comes with a variety of keyboard shortcuts, including those for debug overlay, log viewer, bitrate selection, and custom subtitles, enhancing your Netflix experience and convenience. The technology was created based on the open-source project available at: https://github.com/DavidBuchanan314/Turbo-Recadmiumator.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-06)
Creation date: 2021-03-06
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://assets.nflxext.com/*/ffe/player/html/*
  • *://www.assets.nflxext.com/*/ffe/player/html/*
  • *://netflix.com/*
  • *://www.netflix.com/*
Size: 4.51K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for some users to improve video quality
  • Increases bitrate options for better streaming experience
  • Provides clear video images even on non-4K monitors
Cons
  • Does not consistently enable 4K playback on Netflix
  • Bitrate selection menu malfunctions
  • Keybinds and additional settings not functioning properly
  • Some users report it not working at all, stuck at 1080p
Most mentioned
  • Not working on Edge
  • Bitrate selection menu not working
  • Only allows bitrate selection but not resolution selection
  • Users report issues with 4K playback on different setups
User reviews
not working on edge
by Drake, 2025-02-02

Keybinds do not work.
by Lukas, 2025-01-02

Not working anymore. Netflix is stuck at 1080p
by Parash, 2024-03-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Netflix 4K requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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