Netflix 1080p

Forces 1080p and 5.1 playback for Netflix.

What is Netflix 1080p?

Netflix 1080p is a Chrome extension developed by truedread, and its main feature is "Forces 1080p and 5.1 playback for Netflix.".

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Download Netflix 1080p Extension CRX File

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Extension Usage Instructions

                        A way to finally watch Netflix in the highest quality possible. This extension forces 1080p FHD playback, as well as the option to force 5.1 AAC playback.

Normally, Netflix only plays back a maximum of 720p and AAC2.0. However, with this extension, those restrictions can finally be removed. 

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Out of the box, Netflix-1080p just forces 1080p AVCHi streams to be included in the streams for playback. However, there are a few options you may tweak in the extension's options menu (all left unchecked by default):

- Use 5.1 audio when available: Netflix normally plays back AAC2.0 in 64kbps and 96kbps. However, by checking this option, you override those streams for 128kbps AAC5.1, which can take advantage of surround sound setups!

- Automatically select best bitrate available: Checking this option allows you to always playback the highest quality streams, no matter how fast Netflix thinks your connection is.

- Use VP9 instead of H.264: For older computers, decoding VP9 in software can be faster and more efficient than decoding H.264 in software. Check this option if you notice slowdown or dropped frames with 1080p AVC playback.

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This extension is free and will remain free. It is licensed under the MIT license, and is completely open source.

I welcome any and all contributions! GitHub is linked below.

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GitHub + more in-depth explanation:
https://github.com/truedread/netflix-1080p                    

Extension Basic Information

Name Netflix 1080p Netflix 1080p
ID cankofcoohmbhfpcemhmaaeennfbnmgp
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/netflix-1080p/cankofcoohmbhfpcemhmaaeennfbnmgp
Description Forces 1080p and 5.1 playback for Netflix.
File Size 877 KB
Installation Count 143,076
Current Version 1.22
Last Updated 2021-12-20
Publish Date 2021-06-27
Rating 4.12/5 Total 715 Ratings
Developer truedread
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://github.com/truedread/netflix-1080p
Help Page URL https://github.com/truedread/netflix-1080p
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
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    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    "name": "Netflix 1080p",
    "description": "Forces 1080p and 5.1 playback for Netflix.",
    "version": "1.22",
    "author": "truedread",
    "browser_action": {
        "default_icon": "img\/icon128.png"
    },
    "icons": {
        "48": "img\/icon48.png",
        "128": "img\/icon128.png"
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "matches": [
                "*:\/\/assets.nflxext.com\/*\/ffe\/player\/html\/*",
                "*:\/\/www.assets.nflxext.com\/*\/ffe\/player\/html\/*",
                "*:\/\/netflix.com\/*",
                "*:\/\/www.netflix.com\/*"
            ],
            "all_frames": true,
            "js": [
                "content_script.js"
            ],
            "run_at": "document_start"
        }
    ],
    "background": {
        "scripts": [
            "background.js"
        ]
    },
    "options_ui": {
        "page": "pages\/options.html",
        "open_in_tab": false
    },
    "web_accessible_resources": [
        "cadmium-playercore-6.0033.414.911-1080p.js",
        "netflix_max_bitrate.js"
    ],
    "permissions": [
        "storage",
        "webRequest",
        "webRequestBlocking",
        "*:\/\/assets.nflxext.com\/*\/ffe\/player\/html\/*",
        "*:\/\/www.assets.nflxext.com\/*\/ffe\/player\/html\/*",
        "*:\/\/netflix.com\/*",
        "*:\/\/www.netflix.com\/*"
    ]
}