Boost quiet videos
Crank volume up to 500% and fine-tune audio for any hard-to-hear video.
Chrome desktop extension · 50+ video tools
Make every web
video feel pro.
VidBar adds a powerful Chrome toolbar to YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and most HTML5 video sites — with volume boost, speed control, cinematic filters, bookmarks, visualizer, and 50+ tools. Karaoke is live on YouTube and Netflix, with more sites coming soon.
No account needed · Free forever · Upgrade only if you need Pro tools
Verified Chrome extensionLocal-only, no uploadsInstalls in 3 secondsHotkeys for better control
YouTubeNetflixPrime VideoCrunchyrollMost HTML5 video players
Why install
One toolbar. Every video. Total control.
VidBar sits on top of any video page and gives you 50+ tools instantly — no account, no setup, no bloat.
Make videos look cinematic
Apply live filters and color grading directly in the browser — no installs.
Never lose a moment
Drop timestamped notes, screenshots, and bookmarks on any video.
Every shortcut, your way
Every tool has a hotkey. Remap them all from the Keys tab — zero conflicts.
See it on your own videos.
The demo is just a preview. Install VidBar and the full toolbar appears on YouTube, Netflix, and any HTML5 video — in 3 seconds.
No account needed · Free forever
In action
See every tool in motion.
Click any feature to explore what it does — or just sit back and watch.
Karaoke Mode
Synced lyrics on YouTube & Netflix
Audio Visualizer
WebGL fluid sim reacts to every beat
Cinematic Filters
Noir, vintage, vivid & more
Volume Boost
Push audio up to 500%
Speed & Pitch
0.25× to 4× with pitch lock
5-Band EQ
Reshape audio in real time
Frame Navigator
Step frame-by-frame with precision
A/B Loop
Repeat any section endlessly
Timestamped Notes
Notes that travel with the video
Themes
30+ visual themes for YouTube
Auto Scroll
Auto-advance Reels & Shorts
Speed Ramp
Gradual acceleration, silky smooth
Ambient Mode
Cinematic glow from video colors
Rotate
Rotate any video to any angle
Filters
Real-time color effects on any video
Frame by Frame
Scrub one frame at a time
Ambient Focus
Focus highlight with ambient glow
Ambient Glow
Immersive color bloom effect
Feature groups
50+ tools, built around how you watch.
Everything is organized by job — not a giant settings wall. Pick what you need and ignore the rest.
Watch better
- Speed control
- Smart loop
- Frame navigation
- PiP / mini player
- Remappable hotkeys
Hear better
- Volume boost
- Equalizer
- Audio compression
- Audio-only mode
- Silence skipper
Learn better
- Bookmarks
- Timestamped notes
- Screenshots
- Shareable timestamps
- Study-friendly controls
Make it fun
- YouTube + Netflix karaoke
- Audio visualizer
- Themes
- Filters
- Visual effects
“This extension is super handy — it lets me speed up videos, change the quality easily, and play around with different sounds, which just makes watching stuff way more fun and convenient.”
“Straight-up banger of an extension. Karaoke mode is so fun.”
“This is actually so underrated 🔥”
“It has best filters that work live.”
“Really loved karaoke!!!”
Pricing
Start for free. Own it forever.
VidBar Pro is a one-time $9.99 — no subscription, no renewal.
Free
$0
Free forever · No account needed
All speeds (0.25× – 16×) with pitch lock
Fully remappable keyboard shortcuts for every tool
Volume boost up to 500%
5-band EQ + 32 presets
Audio Visualizer (WebGL2, 10 styles)
Stereo pan, mono mode, audio-only
Screenshot, bookmarks, 3 notes/video
5 filter categories + color grading
Karaoke & caption restyle (with watermark)
All 30+ themes (apply site-wide on YouTube)
One-time purchase
Pro
$9.99
Pay once · Own forever · No subscription
Less than one month of any streaming service.
Everything in Free, plus:
Smart Speed — auto-speed during silence
Speed Ramp (gradual acceleration)
Frame-by-Frame Navigator
Picture-in-Picture & Mini Player
Reaction Timeline
Sleep Timer (up to 300 min)
Unlimited notes per video
8 more Pro filter categories
Auto-Scroll Reels & Shorts
YouTube Transcript + Netflix Skip
Unlimited videos per page
Full tab behaviors (return, end, leave)
Compatibility
Works everywhere you watch.
YouTube
Speed, notes, filters, karaoke, shortcuts
Netflix
Playback controls, karaoke, filters
Prime Video
Cleaner viewing controls on supported pages
Crunchyroll
Dual subtitles, Japanese language learning loop
HTML5 video
Works on most HTML5 video players
Features may vary depending on browser permissions and platform behavior.
Privacy
Built to stay private in your browser.
Browser extensions need trust. VidBar is designed around local controls, clear permissions, and optional Pro services.
VidBar does not upload your videos.
Settings, bookmarks, notes, and preferences are stored locally in Chrome storage unless Chrome sync handles syncing through your Google account.
The extension does not send analytics or telemetry; website analytics only measures this landing site.
You can disable features you do not use.
FAQ
Common questions
Rated 5 stars on the Chrome Web Store
Better video starts
with one click.
Free forever. No account. Installs in 3 seconds.