How to Save Disney+ Videos on USB, SD Card and External Hard Drive?

There are many ways and software tools to save Disney+ content on a USB, SD card, external hard drive or mobile device. If you just need to temporarily download Disney+ videos for offline watching when you are on the go, you can use the Disney+ app. However, often this is not sufficient if you want to keep your favorite videos permanently. In this case, you will need a software application to record the videos on your PC and then copy them on an external device. On this page, we will present you various ways how to keep Disney+ streaming as files on multiple devices.

How to Save Disney+ on various External Devices

1. How to Save Disney+ Videos with Audials Movie

Audials Movie is an innovate and easy to use Disney+ recorder that will help you to get your favorite Disney+ streaming videos as video files on your Windows PC. These files can be copied to USB drive, SD card, external hard drive or even Android or iOS devices. Audials Movie records at 2x speed. A subtitle search engine, video editor, video manager and more is included.

Step 1: Install Audials Movie

Download and install Audials Movie. Open the Video Streaming section. At the bottom of Audials Movie, select the video output format, for example MP4.

Step 2: Prepare Audials Movie

Step 3: Audials Movie saves the Disney+ video

Audials Movie automatically detects when you start playling the video and saves it as a video file on your PC hard drive. As soon as the video ends, recording stops automatically. Now you can use Audials Movie or the Windows explorer to export the video to other devices.

Step 4: Transfer the videos to other devices

Open the My Videos section in Video. Click the My Videos dropdown and the + icon. Select the device where you want to copy the video to. It is possible to copy files to Android, iPhone, iPad, cloud sotorage, USB device or SD card.
 

2. How to Save Disney+ Content with DispCam

Alternatively, you can use a different software to get Disney+ content as video files on your devices. Many of them can be used the same manner like DispCam: You login to Disney+ directly in the recording tool, search for videos there and start saving the video right away. 

DispCam is a tool for Windows and Mac that captures content from Disney+, Marvel or Pixar and saves it as MP4 or MKV video files on your PC. If needed, you will also get audio in many languages or subtitles.  

Step 1: Install DispCam

First, you'll need to download the DispCam software from its official website. 

Step 2: Launch DispCam

After installation, open DispCam. The interface should be user-friendly and straightforward.

Step 3: Log in to Your Disney Plus Account in DispCam

DispCam may require you to log in to your Disney Plus account within the software. This step is crucial for accessing the content you wish to download. Ensure your account is active and you have a valid subscription.

Step 4: Browse or Search for Disney Plus Content

Use DispCam's browsing or search feature to find the Disney Plus video you want to save. You might be able to search by title, genre, or other keywords.

Step 5: Select Video Quality and Format

Before you save Disney+ with DispCam, you might have the option to select your preferred video quality (such as 720p) and format (typically MP4 or MKV). Choose the settings that best suit your needs.

Step 6: Choose Audio and Subtitles

If available, select your desired audio track and subtitle options. Some tools allow you to download subtitles as separate files or embed them into the video.

Step 7: Start Saving Disney+

With your video and settings selected, start the download process. Click the button to save the videos to your PC. 

Step 8: Transfer to External Device

Once the video is downloaded, locate the file in the designated folder on your computer. You can then transfer it to an external device like a USB drive or SD card by connecting the device to your computer and moving the file to it.

Step 9: Playback

After transferring, you can play the video on compatible devices that support the file format. Ensure your media player can handle the chosen format and subtitles (if applicable).
 

3. How to use the TunePat Disney Plus Video Downloader to save Disney+ content

TunePat is a further software for Windows or Mac to get Disney+ movies or TV shows as MKV or MP4 files. It has multiple options to get subtitles rendered into the video or as SRT files that can be removed anytime.

Step 1: Install and Launch

Download and install TunePat Disney Plus Video Downloader on your computer. Open the program after installation.

Step 2: Sign in to Disney+

Click on the "Sign In" button within TunePat and log in with your Disney+ credentials.

Step 3: Search for Content

Use the search bar to find the Disney+ video or series you want to download. You can also copy and paste the video link from your web browser into TunePat.

Step 4: Select Video Quality and Subtitles

Before downloading, you can choose the video quality, audio track, and subtitle language in the settings.

Step 5: Start the recording process

Click the button next to the video or select multiple episodes and click "Download" to start recording.

4. How to get Disney+ conten with SameMovie Disney Plus Video Downloader

SameMovie stores content from Disney+ as MP4 or MKV files on your PC, optionally with subtitles and audio tracks in several languages. SameMovie is available for Windows or Mac.

Step 1: Install and Open

Download SameMovie Disney Plus Video Downloader from its official website and install it. Launch the application once installed.

Step 2: Log In

The application will prompt you to log into your Disney+ account. Enter your details to proceed.

Step 3: Find Your Video

Use the search function to look for the show or movie you wish to download. You can also enter the URL of the Disney+ content in the search box.

Step 4: Choose Preferences

Before downloading, select your preferred video quality, audio, and subtitles from the available options.

Step 5: Start recording

Click on the button to start saving your selected videos. The files will be saved to your designated folder.
 

5. MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader

MovPilot is an alternative to the previously mentioned software. It has the same main features: Keeping audio tracks and subtitles in many languages, getting video files as MP4 or MKV, starting recording after log into Disney+ directly in the recording software.

Step 1: Download and Install

Go to the MovPilot official website, download the MovPilot Disney Plus Video Downloader, and install it on your computer.

Step 2: Disney+ Account Login

Open the MovPilot downloader and log in to your Disney+ account when prompted.

Step 3: Search for Content

Utilize the built-in search function to find the movie or TV show you wish to download. Alternatively, paste the link to the Disney+ content directly into the downloader.

Step 4: Customize Download Settings

Select your desired video quality, audio tracks, and subtitle languages. MovPilot allows customization before the download begins.

Step 5: Download the Video

After setting your preferences, click the button to initiate the recording process. The video will be saved in the chosen quality with your selected settings.

6. How to Download Disney+ Content Directly from the Disney+ App

If you are not interested in recording software and having the videos permanently is not important for you, you can use the downloading feature that is included in your Disney+ subscription.

Step 1: Open the Disney Plus App

Start by launching the Disney Plus app on your mobile device. This can be a smartphone or tablet running either iOS or Android.

Step 2: Log In

If you're not already logged in, enter your Disney Plus account credentials to access the content.

Step 3: Browse or Search for Content

Use the search function or browse through the available categories to find the movie or TV show you wish to download.

Step 4: Select the Content

Once you've found the content you're interested in, tap on it to open the detail page.

Step 5: Find the Download Icon

On the detail page, look for the download icon, which typically resembles a downward arrow. For TV shows, you might find the download icon next to each episode as well as for the entire season.

Step 6: Start the Download

Tap the download icon to start downloading the selected movie or episode. If you're downloading a TV show, you can choose to download individual episodes or the entire season by tapping the download icon next to the season title.

Step 7: Check the Download Progress

You can monitor the progress of your downloads by navigating to the "Downloads" section of the app, usually accessible from the bottom menu.

Step 8: Watch Offline

Once the download is complete, you can watch your downloaded content anytime by going to the "Downloads" section, even without an internet connection.

Step 9: Manage Downloads

To conserve storage space on your device, you can manage your downloaded content by deleting watched movies or episodes. Simply go to the "Downloads" section, find the content you want to remove, and use the app's options to delete it from your device.

Important Notes:

• The Disney+ app is available for mobile devices only (iPhone and iPad, Android mobile phones and tablets...).
• Ensure your device has enough storage space for the downloads.
• The quality of the downloaded video may depend on your app settings and device capabilities.
• You may need a stable Wi-Fi connection to download content to avoid excessive data charges.
• Downloaded content is only viewable within the Disney Plus app and cannot be transferred to other devices or played with other media players.
• There may be restrictions on the number of titles you can download at once or the number of devices you can download content to, based on your Disney Plus subscription plan.
• Downloaded has an expiration time, after which it will be removed from your device. More info about Disney+ downloads on the Disney+ support page

Conclusion

You can save Disney+ content using the Disney+ app, but then you will face some limitations, because this functionality does not ensure that your downloads are stored permanently and it works only for mobile devices, not for PCs. But if you just need to watch your favorite shows when you are on the go and don't need them later, downloads directly from the Disney+ app will be the best option for you.

Audials Movie is an ideal way to save Disney+ content on your PC permanently and to manage it on all your devices. You can record while the movies or shows are played in the web browser. The alternative method to save Disney+ with Audials Movie is play and record the videos directly in Audials Movie in the integrated browser. Record the video content at 2x high speed, get subtitles in any language and cut and crop your videos with the editor.

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FAQ

Can I save Disney+ content as files on my PC, USB stick or SD card?

Yes, if you are a Disney+ subscriber, you can download Disney+ content directly from the Disney+ app for offline watching. Note that these downloads are not permanent, that means that they expire after a specific period. 

A second way is to save Disney+ content using a screen recorder software like Audials Movie for Windows PCs. These recordings will remain on your device permanently and you can transfer them on other devices like SD cards, laptops, mobile devices, and USB sticks.

How do I save movies and TV shows from Disney+ with Audials Movie?

Start Audials Movie and open the Video Streaming section. Click Disney+ and select the recording settings (browser, 2x recording speed, subtitles, ...). Play back the Disney+ video. Audials Movie automatically detects the video, records it at high speed and saves it as a video file on your PC. 

How can I remove the Disney+ ads from my screen recordings?

Audials Movie has a video editor so that you are able to cut out all parts that you don't need.