h264ify
Makes YouTube stream H.264 videos instead of VP8/VP9 videos
h264ify - Stream YouTube Videos in H.264
"h264ify" is a Microsoft Edge add-on that optimizes YouTube video streams by forcing them to use H.264 encoding instead of the default VP8/VP9. This is especially useful for users with less powerful hardware, as H.264 is generally hardware accelerated by GPUs. By reducing CPU usage, it helps prevent stuttering, overheating, and excessive battery consumption. Note that 4K and 1440p resolutions are not available in H.264 format.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- scripting
- storage
Host permissions:
- *://*.youtube.com/*
- *://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*
- *://*.youtu.be/*
Size: 29.85K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 359 ▲ 22
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Improves video playback on low-performance devices
- Reduces CPU and GPU load
- Disables VP9 and AV1 codecs for better performance
Cons
- May block video resolutions above 1080p
- Some users have reported issues with Full HD and 60fps video after recent updates
Most mentioned
- Improves video playback on low-performance devices
- Disables VP9 and AV1 codecs for better performance
- Blocks video resolutions above 1080p
User reviews
Essa extensão conseguiu fazer com que meu notebook Celeron rode vídeos do Youtube sem engasgar. Muito bom. Obrigado!
by Maria, 2024-03-29
这个插件太好用了吧~~~
by Gary, 2023-08-30
这个插件太好用了吧~~~
by Cecil, 2023-08-30
Add-on safety
Risk impact
h264ify requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, youtube-nocookie.com, youtu.be
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of h264ify. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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