Patreon Video Downloader

Overview

You have been supporting a creator for months, maybe years. Then one day they delete their account, move posts behind a higher tier, or quietly remove older content. Everything you paid for is gone. There is no "download my purchases" button on Patreon.

Patreon Downloader backs up the content you are paying for while you still have access. Images, videos, audio, PDFs, file attachments, all of it. Pick a single post or queue an entire creator's timeline and the extension saves everything organized by creator name and date.

Your subscription gives you access to this content. This tool makes sure you can keep it.

Why It Exists

• Archive content from creators you support before posts get edited or deleted
• Build an offline library of exclusive art, music, or tutorials you have paid for
• Organize Patreon media by creator and date without manual downloading
• Access your supported content when traveling or without internet connectivity

Key Features

• Downloads images, videos, audio, and file attachments from Patreon posts
• Uses your authenticated Patreon session to access subscription-tier content
• Queue entire creator timelines or select specific posts
• Organizes downloads by creator name, post date, and media type
• Preserves original filenames, resolutions, and post metadata
• Handles Patreon's pagination to reach older posts automatically
• Supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera on desktop

How It Works

• Log In to Patreon: Navigate to Patreon in your browser and log in with your account. The extension uses your authenticated session to access your subscription feed.
• Select a Creator or Posts: Choose a specific creator's page and select individual posts or queue their entire timeline for batch download with automatic pagination.
• Download All Media Types: The extension captures images, videos, audio files, PDFs, and file attachments from each post at their original quality and resolution.
• Organize by Creator and Date: Files save locally organized by creator name and post date with original filenames and metadata intact. Credentials are never stored.

Reviews

• Perfect for archiving supported artists (5/5): I support several artists on Patreon and wanted to archive the high-res illustrations I paid for. This tool grabbed months of posts with all images at full resolution, organized by creator. - Rachel Holbrook
• Learned the hard way to back up Patreon content (4.9/5): A creator I supported deleted their account without warning. I now use this to regularly back up content from the people I support so I never lose what I paid for again. - Damien Restrepo
• Great for downloading exclusive music releases (4.8/5): I follow music producers who release exclusive stems and samples on Patreon. The batch download feature queues everything and organizes by post date, which is exactly how I want it. - Ayumi Nakagawa

Platform Support

Supported Browsers

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera
• Brave

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 10/11
• macOS 11+
• Ubuntu / Debian / Fedora Linux

Supported Content

• Images at full resolution
• Video files
• Audio tracks and music
• PDF and document attachments
• ZIP archives
• Creator timeline batch downloads

Not Supported

• Content from tiers you are not subscribed to
• Patreon live streams
• Patreon mobile app content
• Community/discussion posts

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• Requires an active Patreon subscription to access content; does not bypass paywalls or tier restrictions
• Only downloads content your current subscription tier grants access to
• Cannot recover content from creators who have already deleted their posts or accounts
• Patreon API or page structure changes may temporarily affect functionality until an update
• Very large creator archives may take significant time to paginate through older posts
• Live stream content is not capturable through the extension

Permissions:

• activeTab: Detects Patreon creator pages on the current tab and displays download controls for posts in your subscription feed.
• downloads: Saves images, videos, audio, and file attachments from Patreon posts to your local downloads folder.
• storage: Stores download queue progress, creator preferences, and session state locally between browsing sessions.
• scripting: Reads post content, media URLs, and attachment links from Patreon pages to build the download queue.
• tabs: Tracks navigation between creator pages and posts so queued downloads stay aligned with the correct content.
• host_permissions: Grants access to patreon.com and its CDN endpoints to fetch media files and post data using your authenticated session.

FAQ

Do I need to be subscribed to a creator to download their content?

Yes. The downloader uses your active Patreon session, so you can only download content your subscription tier grants access to. It does not bypass paywalls or access content from tiers you have not paid for.

Can I download an entire creator's post history?

Yes. The extension handles Patreon's pagination automatically and can queue all posts from a creator's page. You can also select specific date ranges or individual posts.

What types of media does it save?

It downloads images (including high-res versions), video files, audio tracks, PDFs, ZIP archives, and any other file attachments the creator includes in their posts.

How are downloads organized?

Files are organized into folders by creator name, then by post date. Each post's media and attachments are grouped together with the post title as a reference.

Is my Patreon account information safe?

The extension uses your existing browser session cookies. Credentials are never stored or transmitted. All downloads happen locally on your device.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.