Frequently asked questions
What is Video Controls Plus?
A browser extension that adds playback controls to HTML5 video. It works on any site that plays a standard video, with extra tools on YouTube, Netflix and LinkedIn, and it ships for Chrome, Edge and Firefox. To add it, see Install.
How do I control video playback speed?
Press ] or [ for 0.1x steps, or drag the slider in the widget up to 4x. For anything faster, type the speed into the widget's custom input or the Custom Speed boxes on the General tab in Settings, up to 16x. Speed control works without an account. See Speed control.
What is A-B loop and how does it work?
An A-B loop replays the stretch between two points you set; it needs a connected account. Press Ctrl + Alt + A at the start and Ctrl + Alt + B at the end, and the video plays that part until you clear it with Ctrl + Alt + Backspace. See A-B loop.
Can I boost audio beyond 100%?
Yes, up to 400%, after you connect your account. Press Ctrl + Alt + U to raise the boost and Ctrl + Alt + Y to lower it. See Audio boost.
How do I take screenshots of videos?
Press Ctrl + Alt + C to save the current frame as PNG or JPEG; it needs a connected account. You choose download, clipboard or both in Settings. See Screenshots.
What video filters are available?
Brightness, contrast and saturation from 0% to 200%, plus grayscale, invert and night mode. You can save up to 20 presets, once your account is connected. See Video filters.
What are the keyboard shortcuts?
Letter and digit keys need Ctrl + Alt; only [, ], =, \, ', ,, . and Esc work alone. You can change them in Settings. See Default shortcuts and Change a shortcut.
Can I take notes while watching videos?
Yes. Connect an account to save timestamped notes and export them as Markdown, text or JSON from the widget's Tools tab. Ctrl + Alt + O adds a bookmark at the current moment without an account. A new bookmark saved while connected also appears in your account's Bookmarks library. See Notes and bookmarks.
Which video platforms does it support?
Any site that plays a standard HTML5 video, with extra tools on YouTube, Netflix and LinkedIn. Videos embedded in other pages get the controls too. See Other sites.
Does it work on Firefox?
Yes. The add-on needs Firefox 140 or newer, and connecting to your account works there the same way as on Chrome and Edge: press Connect to your account in the add-on and confirm on the website. There is no sign-in inside the extension on any browser. See Account and sync.
Does it work on Netflix?
Speed and the core controls work on Netflix; the Netflix extras are off until you switch them on. You turn them on in Settings, on the Netflix Features tab. See Netflix.
Does Video Controls Plus collect my personal data?
Yes, some. While the Usage analytics switch is on (the default), usage events are sent with or without an account, and your IP address goes to ipapi.co for a location lookup at most once a day. A connected account also stores your account data and settings. Turn the switch off on the Privacy & Data tab and the usage recording stops. See Privacy and permissions.
How can I delete my data?
Open Settings, go to the Privacy & Data tab, and click Delete All Data under Your Data. It deletes the account itself, the files stored under it and everything saved under it, so the extension has to be connected to your account. See Account and sync.