How To Download JW Player Videos? [2022 Working] - Silicophilic

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Many users face troubles in downloading JW player videos online and look for alternative solutions. If you use third-party video downloaders, it will cause a policy break.

So, you need a solution of how to download JW player videos keeping in mind that it won’t violate the piracy law.

We have shown a VIDEO walk through at the end of the post for easy solution.

In this guide, I’ve explained three effective methods to download from JW player using your normal browser’s player. Let’s know the methods here-

How To Download JW Player Videos? 

Irrespective of the browser you have, these methods will work. However, it is advised to install Firefox or Chrome for streaming videos online.

Once done, follow these steps and get your videos-

1) Using View Page Info In FireFox

It is very easy and simple-

• Stream the video you want to download
• Right click on the page
• Select ‘View Page Info’

It will open a dialogue box:

• Go to ‘Media’
• Scroll down and find the video file in the list
• Check the video format in ‘Type’ column
• Select the file and click on ‘Save As’

With this approach, the video will start downloading to your local drive.

2) Using Inspect Element In Google Chrome

Check out the simplest method here-

• Stream the video you want to download
• Right click on the page
• Select ‘Inspect Element’

It will open the inspect element section:

• Go to ‘Network’
• Select ‘Media’
• Play your video for a few seconds
• Find .mp4 file link in the media section
• Right click on the file link
• Choose ‘Open in new tab’

It may redirect you to a new page and start downloading the particular video.

3) Using Firefox Extension Can Help

Follow these simple steps-

• Click on ‘Three parallel dots’ at the top right corner
• Choose ‘Options’ from the list

• Scroll down on the main window
• Select ‘Extensions & Themes’

• On the search box, type ‘flash video downloader’
• Press ‘Enter’ key
• Select ‘Flash Video Downloader – YouTube HD Download [4K]’

• Click on ‘Add to Firefox’

• Select ‘Add’

• Click on ‘OK’

Congrats! It has been added now. You need to restart the browser and open the JW player video file that you want to download.

• Click on the Flash Video Downloader icon at the top right corner
• Choose ‘Download’

Once you click on this option, it will ask you to choose a location for downloading and saving the file. And, it’s done.

4) Install IDM for Downloading

Many users prefer ‘Internet Download Manager’ or IDM for quick and fast download of various files online. If you don’t have IDM, you need to download and install it.

Once done, you need to follow the step explained below-

• Open browser and stream JW player videos
• You get a notification with the title ‘Download this video’
• It usually finds on the top right corner of the JW player
• Click on it and choose the preferred option

You can go with ‘download all’ or pick your preferred file for download. It will then open the IDM and start downloading the file.

Note:

In case you don’t get the notification of IDM, it is likely that you need to enable it manually from the ‘Extensions & Themes’ using Options tab. Once done, restart your browser and follow the steps mentioned above.

5) Install GetFLV Player

It is another useful method of downloading videos online. Follow these steps-

• Download and install ‘GetFLV player’
• Run this desktop app
• Copy the video URL and open it on the player

• Play the preferred video and wait
• Now, click on the ‘Download’ button highlighted in green below

It will ask you to choose the destination folder, select it and save the video.

 

 

6) Using Real Player

There is another way to get online favorite videos on your computer. It is using Real Player as your JW player downloader. As it is a video player, it helps you in getting the exact file.

Follow these steps-

• Install RealPlayer on to your computer
• Click on ‘Real Player’ icon and Choose ‘Download a Video’

 

• On the dialog box, open ‘Preferences’

• Select ‘Browse’ and choose the preferred destination for downloading videos
• Click on ‘OK’

• Copy and Paste the video URL
• Click on ‘download’ icon

Once it starts the process, it may pop-up a message and asks for your confirmation. Accept it and complete the process.

With the successful downloading of JW player videos, you may get a final message. Open the storage folder and play it like normal videos.

Note:

The first two methods are good enough for downloading any JW player videos; however, you can choose any preferred method from the listed options to enjoy watching them with your family and friends.

Bottom Line

Apart from these methods, there are more ways of downloading online videos. But it is advised not to violate the privacy policy for any reason.

So, choose any one of the above-discussed methods on how to download JW player videos and enjoy the offline experience of watching them.

No doubt, you can watch these videos without having an active Internet connection.

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