Firefox DownloadHelper Audio Track Information
DownloadHelper is an add-on for Firefox that enables users to easily extract media from the Web. Once it is installed, Firefox users can obtain the source files for any embedded media in a few clicks. While the tool is promoted for downloading video, it can also be used to capture streaming audio.
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Functionality
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As a software add-on, DownloadHelper becomes integrated into the Firefox browsing experience once it has been set up. When users visit Web sites with streaming audio, the utility's icon will become animated in the Web browser. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions to export the media to a desired location.
Conversion
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DownloadHelper is also equipped with a conversion feature that can be used to re-format any captured audio. The feature can either be manually or automatically programmed, and it can generate output files in the MP3 format.
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Versions
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In addition to being a Firefox add-on, DownloadHelper is also distributed as an extension for Internet Explorer.
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