How to Get Videos from JW Player

Hey there! Today, I’m going to share a neat trick with you on how to download videos from JW Player. You know, sometimes you come across a really awesome video online and you wish you could have it saved on your device, right? Well, with a simple method, you’ll be able to do just that!

So, here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Go to the website where the JW Player video is located. It could be a blog, a news site, or any other webpage. Make sure you’re on the page that actually has the video embedded in it.

Step 2: Once you’re on the page, right-click anywhere on the page and select “Inspect” from the options. This will open up the developer tools on your browser.

Step 3: In the developer tools window, you should see a bunch of HTML code. Don’t worry, it may look intimidating, but we’ll focus on just a small part of it. Look for the section of code that starts with “”. This is the code that controls the JW Player video.

Step 4: Now it’s time to copy that code. You can do this by right-clicking on the ”

Step 5: With the code copied, open a new tab in your browser and go to a website that offers JW Player video downloader services. There are several options available, so pick one that suits you.

Step 6: Once you’re on the JW Player video downloader website, find the input box where you can paste the code. Click inside the box and press “Ctrl+V” to paste the code you copied earlier.

Step 7: After pasting the code, you usually have to click on a button to start the video download process. This button might say “Download” or “Fetch” or something similar. So, find that button and give it a click.

Step 8: Sit back for a moment and let the magic happen. The website will process the code you provided and generate a download link for the video. Once the link is ready, it will be displayed on the screen.

Step 9: Finally, click on the download link to download the video. The video file should start downloading to your device. And there you have it – you’ve successfully downloaded a video from JW Player!

Isn’t that awesome? Now you can enjoy your favorite videos offline whenever you want, without worrying about internet connection or buffering. I hope this guide has been helpful to you. Happy downloading!

Hey there! I bet almost all the videos you come across that are played using the JW Player can be pretty annoying, right? But guess what? Some of you actually want to download them! Well, if you’re one of those people, I’ve got your back. I’m going to show you exactly how to download videos from JW Player.

JW Player is the genius behind a bunch of those autoplay videos that just start playing when you visit certain websites. It’s also responsible for those annoying little pop-up windows that show up and tell you, “You absolutely have to watch this video!” Ugh, I know, it can get frustrating. But hey, every now and then, there might be that one video you really want to watch over and over again.

JW Player is a company that knows all about embedding videos into web pages using HTML5. Now, I wouldn’t call their player evil, but the way it sometimes annoys web users definitely is. But hey, let’s not dwell on that too much.

How to Download Videos from JW Player

If you want to download videos from JW Player, there are a few different ways to do it. Some videos can be easily downloaded as MP4 files directly from JW Player’s servers. However, there are also videos that use encrypted file streams called HLS Streaming, which makes downloading them more difficult. I’ll explain both methods, but unfortunately, I don’t know any way to download HLS Streams.

It’s not always clear whether a video is in MP4 format or HLS Streaming until you try to download or inspect it. In fact, you won’t even know if a video is powered by JW Player until you right-click on it and see “Powered by JW Player x.x.x.x” in the context menu.

Let’s start with the first method:

1. Play the video and right-click next to it on the webpage.
2. Choose “Inspect” from the menu that appears.
3. In the new right-hand pane, select the “Network” tab.
4. In the lower menu where you see options like JS and CSS, choose “Media”.
5. Start playing the video and keep an eye on the right pane for the video to appear.
6. Copy the URL of the video from the right-hand pane.
7. Paste the URL into a new browser tab.
8. Right-click on the video window and select “Save As” to download it.

This method may work for some videos that use JW Player, but not for others. If you don’t see anything in the Media window when you start playing the video, it might be using HLS Streaming or some other method to prevent the URL from being shown.

Using Internet Download Manager to Download from JW Player

Although it’s not specifically designed for this purpose, Internet Download Manager (IDM) can be a useful tool for downloading videos from JW Player. The software offers a free trial period of 30 days, after which it costs $11.95. If you frequently download videos from the internet, it might be worth considering.

1. Download and install the free trial version of IDM.
2. Open the webpage that contains the video you want to download.
3. If a “Download This Video” button appears, click on it.
4. Choose a location on your computer to save the video.

Just like the URL method, IDM may work for some JW Player streams but not for others. It may require some trial and error to find out what works for the specific video you want to download.

Get JW Player Videos with Browser Add-ons

Hey there! Did you know that there are a couple of cool browser extensions that can help you download videos from JW Player? It’s true! Two popular ones are YouTube-dl and Video Download Helper.

If you want to give them a try, you can find YouTube-dl on GitHub, and Video Download Helper is available in the stores for Firefox and Chrome. Once you’ve installed either or both of these addons, you’re ready to go.

Now, when you’re on a page with a video hosted on JW Player, keep an eye out for a download button to magically appear. If you don’t see one, no worries! Just click on the extension icon in your browser bar, and it should provide you with an option to download the video. Just remember, not all videos might work, so give it a shot and keep your fingers crossed!

Downloading HLS Streams from JW Player

If none of the methods I mentioned earlier work, it’s possible that the video is using encrypted HLS Streaming. This nifty technology, known as HTTP Live Streaming, was created by Apple to make streaming more efficient. It breaks the video into chunks, encrypts them, and sends them to the player.

Although HLS Streaming has its benefits, like making streaming content more secure, it also makes downloading videos a real challenge. Streaming providers like Netflix use this technology to protect their content, which is great for them but not so much for those wanting to keep a copy of the video.

If the video you’re trying to grab from JW Player is using HLS Streaming, I hate to break it to you, but your chances of downloading it successfully are pretty slim. Bummer, I know. But hey, at least you know why now.

Oh, and by the way, if you happen to know any workarounds for HLS Streaming or any other nifty tricks to download videos from JW Player, do share them with us in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.