Auto-Capture Coursera Slides into Clean PDFs
SlideSieve is a free Chrome extension that automatically detects and captures presentation slides from Coursera video lectures in real time. It intelligently filters out instructor talking-head segments, removes near-duplicate frames when slides linger on screen, and exports everything as a clean multi-page PDF — with no manual screenshots and no video upload required.
No credit card required · Works on Chrome & Edge
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Private — runs locally
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Slide detection accuracy
1-click
PDF export
Free
Basic tier included
How to save slides from Coursera videos
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Install SlideSieve from the Chrome Web Store
Click 'Add to Chrome' — the extension installs in seconds with no account required. It adds a small icon to your Chrome toolbar.
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Open any Coursera lecture video and press play
SlideSieve's toolbar will automatically appear on the Coursera video player. Enable auto-capture and play the lecture normally. SlideSieve monitors the video frame-by-frame, detecting when the slide content changes. It captures each unique slide while automatically skipping instructor webcam frames, dark scene transitions, and near-duplicate slides.
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Review your captured slides in the side panel
Open the SlideSieve side panel from the Chrome toolbar to see all captured slides organized by course and lesson. You can delete any unwanted frames and use the manual Snap button to capture any frame you want.
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Export to PDF with one click
Click "Export PDF" in the side panel to download all captured Coursera slides as a clean, organized multi-page PDF document. Each slide preserves its original aspect ratio.
Why use SlideSieve for Coursera?
Works on all Coursera courses and Specializations
SlideSieve works on any Coursera course you have access to — including free audit courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and Guided Projects.
Filters out instructor webcam automatically
Coursera courses frequently cut between slides and the instructor's face. SlideSieve uses spatial blob analysis to detect and skip instructor talking-head frames, so only genuine slide content is captured.
Handles progressive slide builds
Many Coursera lecturers reveal bullet points one-by-one on a single slide. SlideSieve's structural diff algorithm detects these incremental changes and captures each build stage without creating dozens of near-identical duplicates.
Organized by course and lesson
Captured slides are automatically grouped by Coursera course name and lesson, so your exported PDFs are clearly named and easy to find even when studying multiple courses at once.
100% private — no data leaves your browser
All slide detection and storage happens locally in your browser's memory and IndexedDB. No video content, screenshots, or personal data are ever sent to SlideSieve's servers.
Free to start, no subscription
The free plan covers your first 3 lessons with up to 50 slides each. Pro ($16.99, one-time) removes all limits for every course on Coursera and all other supported platforms.
Frequently asked questions about SlideSieve & Coursera
Does SlideSieve work on Coursera?
Yes. SlideSieve automatically detects and captures slides from all Coursera video lectures. It supports Coursera Specializations, Professional Certificates, and individual courses.
Does SlideSieve work on free Coursera audit courses?
Yes. SlideSieve works on any Coursera course accessible in your Chrome browser — including free audit enrollment courses. As long as the video plays in the browser, SlideSieve can capture its slides.
Can I export Coursera slides as a PDF?
Yes. Once SlideSieve captures slides during a Coursera lesson, you can export them all as a clean, organized multi-page PDF with one click. The PDF groups slides by lesson name.
Will SlideSieve capture quiz and assignment frames on Coursera?
No. SlideSieve only captures lecture video frames, not browser UI elements like quiz pages or assignment screens. Only content visible inside the actual video player is analysed.
Does SlideSieve work on Coursera for Teams / Coursera for Business?
Yes. SlideSieve operates on the video player itself, regardless of the Coursera subscription type. It works the same way on Coursera for Teams, Coursera for Business, or any individual plan.
SlideSieve respects intellectual property. Captured slides should be used for personal study only, in accordance with Coursera's Terms of Service.
How It Works
Get started in 5 simple steps and start extracting slides in minutes
Install Extension
Add SlideSieve to your Chrome browser with one click from the Chrome Web Store
Open Video
Navigate to any course video on DeepLearning.AI, Coursera, Udemy, YouTube, or other platforms
Start Slide Capture
Use the floating toolbar to enable intelligent automatic slide capture for hands-free note-taking, or manually snapshot specific presentation frames.
Review Slides
Preview, organize, and manage all extracted slides seamlessly using grid, list, or immersive presentation views.
Export PDF
Generate a professional PDF with all slides properly formatted
Simple, Honest Pricing
Start for free. Upgrade once — own it forever. No subscriptions, no surprises.
No credit card required
- Coursera, Udemy, YouTube, etc.
- Auto slide detection & deduplication
- 3 Free Lessons (Up to 50 slides each & export)
- 10 slides per lesson limit (after 3 free lessons)
- Grid, List & Slideshow views
- Dark & Light theme
- Unlimited PDF Exports (Pro)
Launch discount — 32% off. Pay once, use forever.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited slides per lesson
- Unlimited PDF Exports
- Priority support
- All future Pro features
Secure checkout · Instant license key delivery
Already have a license key? Open the SlideSieve side panel → Settings → Pro License to activate.