Currently, when an EchoVideo video is embedded in an LMS in our case Moodle (either via the embed tool or using embed code), there is no option to disable the download feature. This results in a download button being visible to end users, allowing videos to be saved locally.

This has raised concerns among some staff, particularly around intellectual property and the potential for videos to be downloaded and redistributed without consent.

While we recognise that the ability to download videos can be useful in certain contexts (e.g. video assignments where markers or external examiners may need offline access), there is currently no flexibility to control this behaviour based on use case.

Requested Enhancement:

We would like the ability to:

Disable downloading at the point of embedding a video, and/or

Modify download permissions after embedding (e.g. via settings or media management)

Use Cases:

Teaching staff embedding lecture or teaching content where redistribution should be restricted

Courses with sensitive or licensed material

Maintaining download access for assessment workflows where required

Impact:

Providing this control would give educators greater confidence in using embedded video, improve content security, and support a wider range of teaching and assessment scenarios.