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# Tutorial: Downloading a Kickstarter Video Using Browser Inspector Tools

Downloading a video from Kickstarter is not straightforward due to the platform's restrictions, but it can be achieved by accessing the web page's source code to find the video file link. This tutorial explains how to use the Inspector tool in Chrome or Firefox to [locate and download a high-bitrate MP4 video](https://www.startmotionmedia.com/how-to-download-kickstarter-video-the-easy-way/) from a Kickstarter project page.
 
 **Steps to Download a Kickstarter Video**

**Using Google Chrome:**

**1: Open the Kickstarter Page**

Navigate to the Kickstarter project page containing the video you want to download.

**2: Access the Inspector Tool**

Right-click on the video and select 'Inspect' from the context menu, or press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac) to open the Developer Tools.

**3: Locate the Video Element:** 

 A. In the Elements tab, look for the < video> tag that contains the video player on the page. 
 B. Expand this section to find the source file, usually denoted as <source src="URL" type="video/mp4">, where "URL" is the link to the video file.

**4: Find the High Bitrate Video URL**

A. Look for a label or attribute that indicates a high-quality version, often denoted as “high” or “1080p” within the URL. 

B. Right-click on the URL and select 'Open in new tab' or 'Copy link address' to access the direct link to the video file.

**5: Download the Video**

If opened in a new tab, right-click on the video and select 'Save video as...' to download it to your computer.

**Using Mozilla Firefox:**

**1: Open the Kickstarter Project**

Go to the specific Kickstarter page with the video.

**2:Utilize the Inspector Tool**

Right-click on the video and choose 'Inspect Element', or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows) or Cmd+Option+C (Mac) to open the inspection interface.

**3: Identify the Video Source**

A. In the Inspector window, navigate through the HTML structure to find the < video> tag. 

B. Inside this tag, locate the < source> element that specifies the video’s URL, typically marked as src="video URL

**4: Extract the High-Quality Video Link**

A. Search for a source element that points to a high-resolution version of the video, often indicated by a higher number in the URL or a descriptor like “HQ” or “1080p”. 

B. Right-click on the URL link and opt to 'Copy Link Location' for the high-quality video file.

**5: Initiate the Video Download**

Paste the copied link into a new browser tab and right-click on the video player to select 'Save Video As...' for downloading.

**Additional Tips**

Ensure you have the legal right to [download and use the video](https://www.startmotionmedia.com), as copyright and usage rights are applicable.

Some videos may be protected or encoded in ways that prevent direct downloading, even if you can locate the URL.

Browser extensions or third-party software that claim to facilitate video downloads might violate the terms of service of the hosting site, so proceed with caution and respect copyright laws.

This method provides a way to access and download the direct video file from a Kickstarter project page by inspecting the web page's code. Always consider the legal and ethical implications of downloading content from the internet.

