How to Download LinkedIn Learning Videos, Subtitles & Playlists for Offline Learning

Unlock the power of offline learning by downloading your favorite LinkedIn Learning courses, complete with subtitles and organized playlists. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, ensuring you have access to valuable educational content anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Get ready to supercharge your learning experience!

Before You Start: What You’ll Need

  • A computer with Google Chrome installed.
  • An active LinkedIn Learning account (individual or library access).
  • A stable internet connection for the initial download.
  • Basic understanding of file management (downloading, extracting zip files).

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading LinkedIn Learning Content

Part 1: Setting Up Your Environment

  1. Launch Google Chrome and Access LinkedIn Learning:

    Open your Google Chrome browser. Navigate to the LinkedIn Learning website. Ensure you are logged in with your individual or library account. If you’re not logged in, do so now.

  2. Select Your Desired Course:

    Use the search bar to find the course you wish to download. Click on the course to land on its main page. You can pause the video if it starts playing automatically.

  3. Navigate to LLFetcher:

    Open a new tab in your browser and go to the LLFetcher website. This powerful tool will facilitate our downloads.

  4. Download the LLFetcher Release:

    On the LLFetcher page, navigate to the ‘Releases’ section (often found via a ‘GitHub’ link or directly on the site). Scroll down until you find the latest release. Look for a small triangle collapse toggle button and click it to expand the release details. Locate and click the .zip link to download the LLFetcher extension archive to your computer.

Part 2: Installing the LLFetcher Chrome Extension

  1. Extract the Downloaded Archive:

    Once the download is complete, go to your computer’s ‘Downloads’ folder. Locate the downloaded .zip file (e.g., llfetcher.zip). Right-click the file and choose ‘Extract All’ or ‘Unzip’ to extract its contents. You should see a new folder named ‘dist’ (or similar) created in your downloads directory.

  2. Open Chrome Extensions Management:

    Go back to Google Chrome. Click the three vertical dots (menu icon) in the upper-right corner of the browser window. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Extensions’, then click ‘Manage Extensions’.

  3. Enable Developer Mode:

    On the Chrome Extensions page, look for the ‘Developer mode’ toggle switch, usually located in the upper-right corner. Click it to turn ‘Developer mode’ ON. This is essential for loading unpacked extensions.

  4. Load the Unpacked Extension:

    With Developer mode enabled, you’ll see a new button appear on the left side: ‘Load unpacked’. Click this button. In the file explorer window that appears, navigate to your ‘Downloads’ folder and select the ‘dist’ folder you extracted earlier. Click ‘Select Folder’. You should now see the LLFetcher extension loaded and listed on your extensions page.

  5. Refresh Your LinkedIn Learning Course Page:

    Return to your LinkedIn Learning course tab. Refresh the page (you can press F5 or click the refresh icon). You might briefly see a flashing black box, indicating that the newly installed extension is active and loading.

  6. Pin the LLFetcher Extension:

    Click the puzzle icon (Extensions icon) in the upper-right corner of your Chrome browser. A dropdown menu will appear showing all your installed extensions. Find ‘LLFetcher’ in the list and click the ‘pin’ icon next to it. This will make the LLFetcher button visible and easily accessible in your browser toolbar.

Part 3: Downloading Your Course Content

  1. Initiate Course Fetching:

    Click the newly pinned LLFetcher button in your browser toolbar. A small pop-up window will appear. Click the ‘Fetch This Course’ button. Wait for the process to complete; you should see a ‘Course fetched!’ message or similar confirmation.

  2. Load Course Metadata:

    Within the LLFetcher pop-up, click the small triangle button (usually on the top right of the course title). This will start loading the course metadata. Be patient as a progress bar fills up. Once complete, the ‘Download’ button will become active.

  3. Configure Download Settings:

    Click the ‘Download’ button. You’ll be prompted to select your desired video quality or format. Choose your preferred options. After a short while, you’ll see several download links and buttons.

  4. Download the Playlist File:

    First, click the ‘Playlist’ link, which typically ends with .m3u. This file will be downloaded, allowing your media player to organize the video sequence.

  5. Download Videos and Captions:

    Next, click the ‘Download Video and Caption’ button. This will initiate the download queue for all videos and their corresponding subtitles. A progress indicator will show the download status and estimated remaining time.

  6. Handle Download Interruptions (If Any):

    If your internet connection is unstable, your download might get interrupted. If this happens, click the LLFetcher pin button again, then click the ‘Resume’ button in the pop-up. If ‘Resume’ doesn’t work, click the ‘Unlock’ button first, then ‘Resume’. If you need to restart the entire download queue from scratch, click the ‘Reset’ button (be aware this will clear all current download progress).

  7. Verify Download Completion:

    Once all downloads reach 100%, you’re almost done! You can navigate to your computer’s ‘Downloads’ folder to see the downloaded files.

Part 4: Organizing Your Downloaded Content

  1. Download the Helper Script:

    Go back to the LLFetcher pop-up window. Click on ‘Helper Bash’ if you’re on a Unix-based system (macOS, Linux) or ‘Helper Cmd’ if you’re on Windows. This will download a small script designed to organize your downloaded files.

  2. Run the Helper Script:
    • For Windows: Open Command Prompt (search for ‘cmd’ in the Start menu). Type cd Downloads and press Enter. Then, type helper.cmd and press Enter.
    • For macOS/Linux: Open Terminal. Type cd Downloads and press Enter. Then, type bash helper.sh and press Enter.

    The script will automatically move all downloaded files into a structured folder named ‘LinkedIn Learning’, with subfolders for each course.

  3. Enjoy Your Offline Learning:

    Navigate to the newly created ‘LinkedIn Learning’ folder. Inside, you’ll find a folder for your course. Open this folder and click the playlist file (.m3u) with your favorite media player (e.g., VLC Media Player). Your media player should automatically load the videos in sequence and display the corresponding subtitles. Congratulations, you’ve successfully downloaded your LinkedIn Learning course!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is it legal to download LinkedIn Learning content?

LinkedIn Learning’s terms of service generally prohibit unauthorized downloading and redistribution of their content. This guide is for personal, offline viewing only. Always respect intellectual property rights.

Q2: Why isn’t the LLFetcher extension appearing after I load it?

Ensure ‘Developer mode’ is enabled in your Chrome extensions settings. Also, double-check that you selected the ‘dist’ folder (not the main zip file or another folder) when clicking ‘Load unpacked’. Refreshing the LinkedIn Learning page after loading the extension is also crucial.

Q3: My download keeps getting interrupted. What can I do?

First, try the ‘Resume’ button in the LLFetcher pop-up. If that doesn’t work, click ‘Unlock’ then ‘Resume’. A stable internet connection is vital for large downloads. Consider pausing other internet activities or trying during off-peak hours.

Q4: Can I download multiple courses at once?

While LLFetcher works on one course page at a time, you can open multiple LinkedIn Learning course tabs and follow the steps for each, managing their respective downloads in the LLFetcher pop-up. However, it’s often more manageable to download one course fully before starting another.

Q5: How do I play the downloaded videos with subtitles?

Most modern media players, like VLC Media Player, can automatically detect and load subtitles if they are named similarly to the video files and are in the same directory. By using the helper script and playing the .m3u playlist file, your media player should handle this seamlessly.

Conclusion

You now possess the knowledge to download LinkedIn Learning videos, subtitles, and playlists, transforming your learning experience. By following these precise steps, you can build a valuable library of educational content accessible offline. Embrace the flexibility of learning at your own pace, wherever you are. Keep exploring, keep learning, and elevate your skills with this powerful new capability!

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