Why Remove DRM from Amazon Prime Video?
I came up with this idea because of the failure of a few days ago when I was trying to finish the last several episodes of The Best Sister before my Amazon subscription expires. I don't wanna talk about too many nerd things about it here, but I think it's wonderful if I can remove the DRM from Amazon Prime Video for infinite playbacks, without renewing the subscription over and over again, or the rentals as well.
As far as I know, Amazon Prime Video DRM is the reason why these Amazon Prime Video download limits exist:
- Not all Amazon Prime content can be downloaded
- Downloaded videos may expire after a certain period or if your device goes offline for too long
- Downloaded content is accessible within the Prime Video app, not with other media players
If you have the same thought as I, or have had enough with expirations, welcome and keep reading to learn what I used to remove DRM from Amazon Video and their operation guide compiled by me.
How to Remove DRM from Amazon Prime Video?
I researched these days and spotted that some tools can achieve Amazon Prime Video DRM removal. I collected and tested them one by one. I listed them below with introductions and pros and cons.
1. StreamFab Amazon Downloader
StreamFab Amazon Downloader is an Amazon video DRM removal tool that can download Amazon Prime Video to PC devices. It's able to batch remove DRM from Amazon Prime output MP4/MKV format of all kinds of Prime videos for me without DRM and ads that are playable on different local players or devices. I checked the downloaded Prime videos and verified that this one can reach 1080p full HD output with EAC3 5.1 audio.
The most impressive function of it, I would say, is its scheduling function. Once you turn it on and have set the schedule, then StreamFab Amazon Downloader will automatically check if the latest episodes of the Amazon series are released and remove their DRM to save to your local drive, without extra manual operations.
As the editor's pick, it's easy to use with unique, convenient functions and outstanding output quality to remove DRM from Amazon Prime Video. 10/10.
Its built-in browser is pretty clear. So you won't feel difficulty while learning how to remove Prime Video DRM with it. Here's a step-by-step guide for you.
Click on the Amazon Prime Video service. Log in with your account. Then find the titles you want to remove their DRM.
Click on their cover image to enter the info page. StreamFab will now analyze it and soon give a window to let you adjust settings as you like.
Ensure that every status is adjusted, then click on "Download Now". You will get the DRM-free Prime Video files in a few minutes.
2. MovPilot Amazon Prime Video Downloader
Movpilot Amazon Prime Video Downloader works like a weaker alternative to StreamFab Amazon Downloader with fewer unique functions. It can rip Amazon Prime Video in common DRM-free video formats, MP4 and MKV, in 1080p for most time.
This Prime Video DRM removal tool also supports multiple tasks. But due to its re-encoding mode instead of the direct-download mode like StreamFab, its download speed in the latter half of the tasks is terrible, and the video quality is also damaged to 960p, or even worse, because the download process may get stuck at 20%.
It utilizes a built-in browser with a search function only to let newbies like me not be confused on how to use it to remove DRM from Amazon Prime Video.
Install MovPilot Amazon Prime Video Downloader on your device. Then launch it, and click on the Amazon icon on its homepage.
Adjust the video status by clicking on the burger menu beside the download arrow. Then click OK to proceed.
Wait for a while, and you can get DRM-free Amazon videos from MovPilot stored on your PC.
- I really want to say that the sorting logic of the search results with its built-in browser is sometimes a mess. If you type in "Reacher", it gives you 5 random results first.
3. StreamByte for Video
This Amazon video DRM removal tool is new here, released this year. Don't be pranked by that 8k sign. That's for video-sharing sites like YouTube. For Amazon, it removes Amazon Prime Video DRM and finally outputs 1080p quality at MP4, MKV, or MOV format. One thing that makes it different is, StreamByte offers variable options on bitrate, which allows me to choose more freely to watch Amazon Prime Video offline after DRM removal.
Output quality is verified, but the other aspects are pretty suffering. I found nowhere to know the highest audio quality it supported. Besides, its download speed is very unstable. I guess it's because it actually uses the same re-encoding download mode as MovPilot, which costs more time on coding, but not downloading.
Its built-in browser is rather clearer than MovPilot, though. But I kinda of dislike where the download button is located. You can refer to the step-by-step guide below to quickly learn how to remove DRM from Amazon videos with this new product.
Install and launch StreamByte for Video on your PC. Click on the Amazon Prime Video option and log in to it.
Search for the Amazon titles that you want to be DRM-free. Click to enter their info page.
Now you can see a tiny download button besides the address bar. Click on it, then adjust the options to your preference.
Proceed by clicking on download. StreamByte will finish downloads and finally output DRM-free Amazon videos in a few minutes.
Overall Comparison: Which Prime Video DRM Removal Tool Wins?
They look and function so much alike. How can I figure out which one is the master of Amazon Prime Video removal? That's easy. Check this sheet and you will know which one exactly satisfies your needs.
| Downloaders | StreamFab Amazon Downloader | MovPilot Amazon Prime Video Downloader | StreamByte for Video |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Removal success rate (10 titles test) |
100% success |
80% success |
80% success |
|
Processing speed |
7-9mb/s |
3-5mb/s |
3-4mb/s |
|
Resolution |
Lossless 1080p |
960p-1080p |
1080p |
|
Audio |
EAC3 5.1 |
AAC 2.0 |
AAC 2.0 |
|
Format |
MPV/MKV |
MPV/MKV |
MPV/MKV/MOV |
|
Batch tasks |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Schedule tasks |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
|
Free trial |
3 DRM removal for full-length |
Infinite 5-minute clips |
Infinite 5-minute clips |
FAQs
Yes. All these 3 tools mentioned are available to download rented movies on Amazon, as well as purchased, free, and subscription-required Prime videos.
It depends on what you gonna do with the DRM-removed Amazon videos. I just want to watch my favorite series again by myself only, and it's legal because I paid for it and have legitimate access to it. But I can tell that distributing them is definitely violating the copyright laws. So, keep in mind that removing Amazon video DRM is legal for personal entertainment ONLY.
Wrap-up
I hope these 3 Amazon Prime Video DRM removal tools can help you a lot. If you read till there but still cannot make the final pick, I recommend you try all of them with their free trial first.
Personally, StreamFab Amazon Downloader offers me complete downloads after removing the DRM in its trial. So I'd like to use it for later DRM removal needs. Besides, it shows stable removal performance and impressive quality output.
I'll keep on investigating more Amazon DRM removal tools, you may find new recommendations here the next time you read this article again. Remember to come back here if you need!
