How to download Squarespace video?

To download a video from Squarespace, you can use the direct URL of the video. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Find the Video URL: You need to obtain the direct URL of the video hosted on Squarespace. This typically ends with /playlist.m3u8. You can find this URL by inspecting the video element in your browser.
   • Right-click on the video and select "Inspect".
   • Look for the data-poster attribute or the src attribute in the video element to find the thumbnail URL, then modify it to get the stream URL by replacing /thumbnail with /playlist.m3u8.

You can also use the Asset Library Enhancer plugin, which allows you to quickly copy the URLs of images and videos directly from your Squarespace site.

2. Use a Media Player: Once you have the direct URL, you can use a media player like VLC to download the video. Open VLC, go to "Media" > "Open Network Stream", paste the URL, and then you can save it from there.

3. Advanced Custom Code: If you want to allow users to download videos directly from your site, you may need to implement advanced custom code to facilitate this.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to this Beyondspace article on finding direct URLs of Squarespace hosted videos.