How to Extract Taobao, Tmall, or 1688 Product Videos

Product videos are powerful tools that help bring listings to life. They showcase your products in action, increase customer trust, and often lead to higher conversion rates. With the Dropast Chrome Extension, you can easily extract videos from Taobao, Tmall, and 1688, and use them directly in your Shopify (or other supported) store listings.

This article walks you through the simple, step-by-step process to access and download marketplace product videos.

🎥 How to Extract Product Videos

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Install the Dropast Chrome Extension

    If you haven’t already, download it from the Chrome Web Store.

  2. Navigate to the Product Page

    Visit the product page on Taobao, Tmall, or 1688 that contains the video you'd like to extract.

  3. Open the Dropast Extension

    While on the product page, click the Dropast icon in your Chrome toolbar to launch the extension.

  4. Enter Your Store URL

    When prompted, enter your Shopify store URL to link the product data with your account.

    Need help? Learn how to find your store URL

  5. Click “Load Video”

    In the extension panel, click the “Load Video” button.

  6. View and Download

    A new browser tab will open, displaying the product’s video. From here, you can view, download, or save the video to use in your product listings.

đź“ť Important Notes

  • Dropast only extracts videos made available by the marketplace seller.
  • If a product does not include a video, the "Load Video" feature may return no results.
  • You can manually upload the saved video to your Shopify product gallery or embed it using your store’s theme editor.

Need help with a specific product or video that won’t load? Contact our support team — we’re happy to take a look!