FAQ
TL;DR: Trying to download from ipla/iple? A 440 MB ipla.tv file downloaded "without reservations" using the right tools. Use Video DownloadHelper or Greasemonkey, and hand off big jobs to JDownloader 2. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836533]
Why it matters:** This FAQ helps Chrome/Firefox users fix broken or partial ipla/iple downloads with tools that actually worked in the thread.
Quick facts:
- Chrome/Firefox add-on: Video DownloadHelper finds streams on the ipli/ipla page and starts the download. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
- Users confirmed a full 440 MB episode download from ipla without issues. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836533]
- Greasemonkey + VOD downloader script is an alternative path for supported sites. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836431]
- If you see hundreds of tiny files, it’s segmented streaming; typical plugin grabs each segment. [Elektroda, djbanan1985, post #17353078]
- For large files, start with the plugin, stop, copy the URL, then finish in JDownloader 2. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836519]
Quick Facts
- Chrome/Firefox add-on: Video DownloadHelper finds streams on the ipli/ipla page and starts the download. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
- Users confirmed a full 440 MB episode download from ipla without issues. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836533]
- Greasemonkey + VOD downloader script is an alternative path for supported sites. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836431]
- If you see hundreds of tiny files, it’s segmented streaming; typical plugin grabs each segment. [Elektroda, djbanan1985, post #17353078]
- For large files, start with the plugin, stop, copy the URL, then finish in JDownloader 2. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836519]
What plugin works to download videos from ipla/iple?
Install Video DownloadHelper in Chrome or Firefox. Open the ipla/ipli page, play the video, click the add-on icon, and download. Users report it works on many pages, including this use case. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
How do I use Video DownloadHelper on ipla with Chrome?
- Install Video DownloadHelper from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Open the desired ipla video and start playback. 3. Click the add-on icon, pick the quality, and start the download. This mirrors the successful workflow shared in the thread. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
Is there proof full episodes can download cleanly?
Yes. A participant downloaded a 440 MB ipla.tv episode "without reservations," confirming integrity and playback. That provides a practical benchmark for success and file size. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836533]
Why did my file corrupt around 500 MB?
One user saw availability up to ~500 MB, but the result was damaged. Large HLS streams can corrupt if the capture stops mid-segment or keys rotate. Retry with the JDownloader handoff below. [Elektroda, poszukiwaczpracy1, post #16836477]
How can I finish big downloads more reliably?
Start the download with Video DownloadHelper, then pause it. Open the add-on’s downloaded files tab, copy the file address, and paste it into JDownloader 2. Let JDownloader complete the job. "It works best" per the contributor. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836519]
Do I need Silverlight for ipla downloads today?
No. A user confirmed success without Silverlight installed. Modern streams use HTML5 and segmented delivery, so legacy plugins are unnecessary for this workflow. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836454]
What if the plugin lists hundreds of tiny files?
That indicates segmented streaming (e.g., HLS/DASH). The add-on detects each chunk, which looks like many small files. You can capture the master stream or use the JDownloader method to avoid stitching issues. [Elektroda, djbanan1985, post #17353078]
Can I use this method for HBO GO/Max?
A participant reported the plugin method didn’t work there and saw only many small segments. Another reply concluded, “You can not help it,” implying the approach fails for that service. [Elektroda, Gatki, post #17353540]
It looped in Firefox, but Chrome worked. What changed?
The thread starter confirmed, "It really works now," after switching context to Chrome. Browser handling and extensions differ, so retry in Chrome if Firefox struggles. [Elektroda, poszukiwaczpracy1, post #16836977]
What is Video DownloadHelper?
It’s a browser extension that detects media streams on a page and exposes them for download. In this thread, it enabled ipla grabs directly from Chrome and Firefox. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
What is Greasemonkey and why use it here?
Greasemonkey runs custom user scripts that modify site behavior. A cited VOD script enabled downloads on known services, serving as an alternative to extensions. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836431]
What is JDownloader 2?
JDownloader 2 is a download manager that handles complex URLs and segmented media. The thread’s workflow copies the captured media address into JDownloader to finish reliably. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836519]
How do I get a direct media URL from ipla?
Use your plugin to reveal the stream, then copy the resolved media URL. One contributor shared a direct .mp4 redirector link and even a one-minute HD clip. [Elektroda, REMUR., post #16836947]
Any quick 3-step recipe that worked for ipla?
- Open ipla, play the video. 2. Click Video DownloadHelper and choose the stream quality. 3. If it stalls, copy the URL from the add-on and finish in JDownloader 2. [Elektroda, nomudrek, post #16836456]
I wanted to download the movie in hbogo but your above described method does not work for me 
