How to download Disney Hotstar videos on PC
Content streaming over the internet has reached a new level today. Amidst the increasing usage of the Internet and changing tastes and preferences, OTT platforms have seen a widening of their user base like never before. There are, however, times when while traveling we would connectivity issues, especially while traveling through rail, air, etc. To keep our entertainment quotient high even during connectivity issues, we prefer downloading video or audio files.
The Disney Hotstar application, although allows for selective downloading (some videos) to restricted users (those who have their subscription), not all or any of them. In that case, searching for ways to download Hotstar videos may become a daunting task. But, worry not! You have landed at the right place.
Here you will find a detailed description of the various risk-free ways to download almost all the types of videos available on the platform.
WAYS TO DOWNLOAD HOTSTAR VIDEOS ON PC
I. Through chrome extension
· Download and add “Allow CORS” extension on your Chrome (or Firefox). It should turn from gray to orange after clicking on it once.
· Open the hotstar website on your Chrome (or Firefox) browser on your desktop or even mobile.
· Open the video you wish to download. Play the video
· Once the video starts playing, simply copy the URL of the video from the address bar you wish to download.
· Open the Hotstar Downloader. Paste the copied link in then input bar. After pasting the link, click on fetch button.
Your video starts downloading seamlessly. You can also download premium videos using the above steps.
Another way for downloading hotstar videos on your PC is using CMD or command prompt. Yes, you heard it right! Using CMD.
NOTE: Deactivate your anti-virus software applications in your PC, as it may detect the file below as harmful and may not allow its execution. The file, is however completely virus and risk-free.
II. Downloading videos through CMD
· Download hotstarlivestreamer program on your desktop.
· Extract and unzip the file using WinRar/7Zip.
· Once extracted, click on hotstarlivestreamer.bat file. It will open a command prompt.
· Paste the link of the video which you wish to download in the command prompt.
· Lastly, select the quality, 234p, 360p, 404p, 720p or from the available streams in the command prompt.
· If all goes well and the video starts downloading, letter d appears on the command prompt screen, indicating downloading. The downloaded video is automatically saved in the extracted folder.
Similar to Hotstar Video Downloader, there are other platforms like Acethinker Video Downloader.
III. Using Acethinker Video Downloader platform
· Paste the link of the video in the input bar on this video downloader platform. Click on the fetch button and the download starts.
Until 2019, the previously known platform Hotstar got renamed Disney Hotstar. Hotstar was acquired by Walt Disney in 2019 which led to its name change. This acquisition not only led to the name change but also expanded the plethora of content over the platform. A humongous collection of videos and TV shows, it also provides live streaming of cricket matches, sports events, and others. Similar to this, other popular platforms are Netflix, Voot select, Amazon prime, etc.
The kind of dynamic, heart-throbbing thrills and influential content these OTT platforms provide, has what made so many literally addicted to them. Besides, they are also one of the best sources to break the monotony and add some fresh perspectives to us.
Download Hotstar Videos on Android, PC, and iOS
This blog provides the best possible methods to download the content that you want from one of the popular platforms, to improve your entertainment quotient. So, download the videos and enjoy!
