FAQ

• Downloading a stream video

  Some videos cannot be downloaded directly with a click because they are transmitted in a streaming format which prevents it from being downloaded in the classic way. To download them the easiest way is to use PastyDownloader (alternatively also JDownloader, VLC or FFmpeg but they may be without audio). We recommend the use of PastyDownloader, read the article about PastyDownloader for more information.

• Multiple batch downloads

  When there are many download links on the same page, you can download them all together with one click using PastyDownloader, copy all the links contained in the text area using the appropriate Copy button and paste the content into PastyDownloader, it will takes care of analyzing the links and downloading them all for you

• How to convert M3U8 video to MP4

  Just use PastyDownloader

• Download interrupted before completion

  I recommend that you use PastyDownloader for downloading all your videos, or you can use an extension for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.

• Download blocked by Chrome

  I recommend that you use PastyDownloader for downloading all your videos, otherwise go to Chrome download list to enable your video download. For more details read this tutorial.

• What exactly can Pastylink do?

  Pastylink can:

  • find audio, video and images from generic websites
  • convert Wikipedia tables to CSV or JSON format (example)
  • retrieve Latitude and Longitude of POIs present on shared maps online (example)
  • find CRX files from chromewebstore.google.com (example)

• Where are Pastylink videos saved after being downloaded?

  When you are downloading files, they are usually saved into whatever folder you have set as your default. Your browser normally sets this folder for you. In browser settings you can change and choose manually the destination folder for your downloded videos.

• Does Pastylink store downloaded videos or keep a copy of videos?

  Pastylink does not archive videos or keep copies of downloaded videos. All videos are hosted on broadcasters' servers. Also, we do not keep track of the download histories of our users, thus making using Pastylink totally anonymous.