Here we’ll show you how to keep your favorite Hulu shows and movies permanently and to watch them offline whenever you like.
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Why Hulu’s Download Feature Sometimes Is Not Sufficient
Hulu has a wonderful and practical feature that allows you to watch Hulu content offline: You can download Hulu shows from the Hulu app and watch them without an internet connection while you are on the go. Here is a Hulu Help Center article how to do it. But you need to consider the following limitations:
Requires Premium Subscription
The official download is only available with the Hulu (No Ads) plan.
Limited Availability
Not every show or movie in the Hulu library is available for download, leaving gaps in your collection.
Expiration Dates
Your downloads aren’t permanent. They expire after a set time (often 48 hours after you start watching), meaning you can’t build a lasting library of films.
Download Feature not Available on Windows
You can download Hulu shows on Android devices, iPhones, iPads and Amazon Fire tablets, but not on Windows PC.
Only Play in Hulu App
You can play back your offline videos in the Hulu app, but not in other players.
Want to Keep Your Content Permanently? Use Audials One
Audials One gives you the freedom to record Hulu content as video files on your Windows PC, regardless of your subscription plan. It is a nice complement to the Hulu features if you need to keep your videos permanently.
Lightning-Fast Recording
Don’t wait around. Record movies and episodes in brilliant HD quality at 2x high speed, or watch along in real-time as you capture content at normal speed.
All Hulu plans, all content
It doesn’t matter which Hulu plan you have and which video you want to get: Record any content you don’t want to miss if someday it will disappear from the streaming catalog.
Universal Compatibility
Save your files in MP4, WebM, MKV, and other popular formats. Whether you want to watch on your PC, mobile phone, tablet, or transfer files to a USB stick or external hard drive, Audials makes it seamless.
Ad-Free & Subtitled
Enjoy a pristine viewing experience. Audials One includes a video editor to remove annoying ads. Plus, you can capture subtitles in any language you need.
Total Independence
Once recorded, you are no longer dependent on the Hulu app or an internet connection. Play your videos on any common media player, anywhere in the world—perfect for travel or cozy nights without Wi-Fi.
Audials Customer Reviews
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FAQ
Yes, you can download shows from the Hulu app if you have a Premium (No Ads) subscription. That is a good way to keep a video temporally for offline watching.
It depends. If you want to have some Hulu videos offline to watch them one or two times, the download from the Hulu app will be the best option for you. But if you want to watch Hulu shows and movies again and again, for example if they are not available on Hulu anymore, Audials will be a good complement that will help you to create on offline video collection.
No, downloads are only possible on mobile devices and tablets.
Why is it better to avoid Hulu downloaders?
There are many types of so-called Hulu downloaders, for example Keeprix that is described on Mashable. We don’t recommend using such Hulu downloaders because they bypass DRM protection.
Please note
Hulu TV Shows are copyrighted, and any redistribution of them without the consent of the copyright owners may be a violation of the law in most countries, including the USA. Audials AG is not affiliated with Hulu, nor the company that owns the trademark rights to Hulu. This page is provided for compatibility purposes only, and in no case should be considered an endorsement of Audials Software products by any associated third party.
