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-# Pexels Video Downloader
+# Pexels Video Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)
 
-> Download free Pexels videos in 4K quality with batch support
+> Download Pexels videos in their original quality as MP4 files directly from your browser. **This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.**
 
-![Pexels Video Downloader](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader/assets/images/pexels-video-downloader.gif)
+Pexels Video Downloader is an upcoming browser extension that will provide a seamless way to save videos from the Pexels platform without leaving the browser or relying on third-party desktop applications. It is being engineered around the Pexels browsing experience so you can grab the original-quality MP4 file for any video while you preview it on the site.
 
-Pexels Video Downloader is a powerful tool that helps you download content from Pexels Video instantly without ads or popups. Built with modern technologies, it provides a seamless experience for downloading and managing content.
+- Save Pexels videos in original resolution as MP4 files
+- Download directly from any Pexels video page with one click
+- Preserve full quality without re-encoding or compression
+- No external software, paste-a-link sites, or command-line tools required
+- Designed for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium browsers
 
-## 🔗 Links
+## Status
 
-- 🎁 Get it [here](https://serp.ly/pexels-video-downloader)
-- ❓ Check FAQs [here](https://github.com/orgs/serpapps/discussions/categories/faq)
-- 🐛 Report bugs [here](https://github.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader/issues)
-- 🆕 Request features [here](https://github.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader/issues)
+**This extension is not yet available for download.** Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.
 
-### Resources
+:bell: **Get notified when this launches:** [Join the waitlist](https://serp.ly/coming-soon-extensions)
 
-- 💬 [Community](https://serp.ly/@serp/community)
-- 💌 [Newsletter](https://serp.ly/@serp/email)
-- 🛒 [Shop](https://serp.ly/@serp/store)
-- 🎓 [Courses](https://serp.ly/@serp/courses)
+## Links
 
-## Features
+- :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: [Coming Soon — Sign Up](https://serp.ly/coming-soon-extensions)
+- :question: Help center: [SERP Help](https://help.serp.co/en/)
+- :bulb: Request features: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader/issues)
 
-- Stream-to-file conversion
-- HD quality downloads
-- Batch download support
-- Resume interrupted downloads
-- No watermarks
-- Content extraction
+## Preview
 
-## Installation Instructions
+![Pexels Video Downloader hero image](assets/workflow-preview.webp)
 
-1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader
-2. Install dependencies
-3. Configure settings
-4. Run the application
+## Table of Contents
 
-## Usage Instructions
+- [Why Pexels Video Downloader](#why-pexels-video-downloader)
+- [Planned Features](#planned-features)
+- [How It Will Work](#how-it-will-work)
+- [Expected Formats](#expected-formats)
+- [Who It's For](#who-its-for)
+- [Use Cases We're Building For](#use-cases-were-building-for)
+- [FAQ](#faq)
+- [License](#license)
+- [Notes](#notes)
+- [About Pexels](#about-pexels)
 
-1. Open the application
-2. Enter the URL of the content you want to download
-3. Select your preferred quality and format
-4. Click download to start the process
-5. Files will be saved to your specified directory
+## Why Pexels Video Downloader
 
-## Technologies
+Pexels offers a vast library of royalty-free videos that creators, marketers, and educators rely on every day. While the site does provide download buttons, the experience can be cumbersome when you need to grab multiple clips at different resolutions, navigate pop-ups, or locate the original-quality source file buried behind several clicks. Batch downloading is not natively supported, and there is no built-in way to queue several videos for export during a browsing session.
 
-- Python
-- JavaScript
-- Node.js
-- Automation
+Pexels Video Downloader is being designed to integrate directly into the browser so it can detect the video on any Pexels page, surface every available resolution, and let you save the original MP4 with a single action. The goal is to remove the friction between discovering a clip and having it ready to use on your local drive.
 
-## More Info
+## Planned Features
 
-- 📁 Repository [here](https://github.com/serpapps/pexels-video-downloader)
+- One-click MP4 download from any Pexels video page
+- Resolution picker showing every available quality tier for each video
+- Original-quality capture that preserves the source file without transcoding
+- Bulk download queue for saving multiple videos during a single browsing session
+- Filename formatting with video title, creator name, and resolution tag
+- Automatic detection of video assets when a Pexels page loads
+- Lightweight popup interface that stays out of the way until needed
+- Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox
 
-<details>
-<summary>Keywords</summary>
+## How It Will Work
 
-pexels video downloader
-</details>
+1. Install the extension once it is released.
+2. Browse to any video page on the Pexels website.
+3. The extension icon will indicate that a downloadable video has been detected.
+4. Click the extension popup to view available resolutions for the video.
+5. Select the quality you want, including the original full-resolution source.
+6. Press the download button to save the MP4 file to your local machine.
+7. Optionally add more videos to the queue and download them together.
+8. Access your saved files in your browser's default download folder.
 
+## Expected Formats
+
+- Input: Pexels-hosted video streams and source files (MP4, various resolutions)
+- Output: MP4 files in the selected resolution, up to the original source quality
+
+Downloaded files will be standard MP4 containers compatible with all major video players, editing suites, and social media upload workflows.
+
+## Who It's For
+
+- Content creators sourcing royalty-free b-roll for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram
+- Marketers building ad campaigns and branded videos with stock footage
+- Educators assembling lecture materials and presentation visuals
+- Web designers looking for background video assets for landing pages
+- Freelance editors who need a fast pipeline from stock library to editing timeline
+
+## Use Cases We're Building For
+
+- Download a collection of nature clips for a documentary intro sequence
+- Save product-style footage for an e-commerce promotional video
+- Grab high-resolution aerial shots for a travel blog or vlog
+- Queue a set of abstract motion backgrounds for event screen displays
+- Archive seasonal footage libraries for recurring marketing campaigns
+
+## FAQ
+
+**When will Pexels Video Downloader be released?**
+A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.
+
+**Does it work with Pexels photos too?**
+No. This extension is focused exclusively on video downloads. Photo downloads from Pexels are already straightforward through the site itself.
+
+**What video quality will it support?**
+The extension will surface every resolution that Pexels makes available for a given video, including the original full-resolution source file uploaded by the creator.
+
+**Will downloaded videos include watermarks?**
+No. Pexels videos are royalty-free and do not carry watermarks, so files saved through the extension will be clean, unmodified copies of the hosted source.
+
+**Is it free?**
+Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.
+
+**Can I download multiple videos at once?**
+A bulk download queue is a planned feature that will let you stack several videos and export them in a single batch.
+
+## License
+
+This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.
+
+## Notes
+
+- This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
+- Only download content in accordance with the Pexels license and terms of service
+- Video quality options will depend on what the uploader originally provided to Pexels
+- Changes to the Pexels website or API may affect functionality once released
+- An active internet connection is required to browse and download videos
+
+## About Pexels
+
+Pexels is a free stock photo and video platform that provides high-quality, royalty-free media contributed by a global community of creators. Videos on Pexels can be used for personal and commercial projects without attribution, though crediting the creator is encouraged. The platform hosts a wide range of categories from nature and technology to lifestyle and business footage. Pexels Video Downloader is being built to streamline the process of saving those clips locally so creators can move from discovery to production faster.