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How to Remove DRM Protection from Video Files Legally? [2025 Guide]

  • Malcolm
  • /
  • 2025-04-25
Struggling to remove DRM protection from video files? This guide offers three useful methods and the top pick offers surprising versatility and ease of use. Just remember that removing DRM is for personal use only.

Table of contents

  • Method 1: Remove DRM Protection with StreamFab
  • Method 2: Bypass DRM Protection with RecordFab
  • Method 3: Convert DRM Video Files with DRmare M4V Converter
  • FAQ
  • Final Words

If you are reading this line, you might be confused by figuring out how to remove DRM protection from video files. So, we make this straightforward guide, not telling you what DRM is or why it exists, but only teaching you the methods tested by our team to remove DRM from the video files directly. No more talking and start reading now!

Method 1: Remove DRM Protection with StreamFab

This one is the GOAT: with a wide range of supported sites and unique convenient functions, StreamFab Video Downloader is obviously the most reliable choice if you want to remove DRM from Vudu movies, Netflix series, or Amazon Prime titles, or just say on most major streaming services.

You can remove DRM protection from video files by StreamFab
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Pros
  • Remove DRM protection from video files and download them for offline viewing
  • Save DRM videos in high resolution up to 1080p/4k lossless and with superior audio quality
  • Store downloaded videos in MP4 or MKV formats, allowing playback on smartphones
  • Enjoy a user-friendly interface, making it accessible even for beginners
  • Download multiple videos simultaneously in batch mode to save time
  • Automatically remove ads from the video for seamless offline watching experiences
  • Save metadata for your videos for more convenient management
  • 30-day free trial with 3 full-function video downloads among all supported sites
Cons
  • An official subscription is needed for access to the DRM-protected video
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It's not only good at removing DRM from videos, but also easy to use. Check out this simple guide:

Step 1

Download and install StreamFab Video Downloader on your PC. Open it can pick the streaming module, including the video that you want to remove its DRM.

how to remove DRM protection from video files with StreamFab step 1

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Step 2

Log in with your streaming account. You need a valid official subscription to access the DRM video. Then find the video.

how to remove DRM protection from video files with StreamFab step 2

Step 3

Play it to let StreamFab start analyzing the video. Soonly you'll see a pop-up with all selectable settings listed. Adjust all of them as you prefer.

how to remove DRM protection from video files with StreamFab step 3

Step 4

Click on "Download Now". Then StreamFab will remove DRM from videos and output DRM-free video files.

how to remove DRM protection from video files with StreamFab step 4

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Check a more specific tutorial in A Simple Guide to Bypass / Remove Netflix DRM Legally!

Method 2: Bypass DRM Protection with RecordFab

You can remove DRM protection from video files with RecordFab

If the region you now living in has put heavy restrictions on removing DRM protection by downloading, then you can consider using screen recorders instead. They don't remove DRM protection from video files, but bypass it silently.

RecordFab is a DRM video recorder suite for most major streaming platforms and some other DRM-encrypted video sites. Although recording will cost you more time than downloading, it has a 2x faster recording speed function to put you at ease.

Pros
  • Designed for users of all skill levels, making it easy to start recording with minimal setup
  • Customize recording quality, including Full HD
  • Support ripping OnlyFans videos in popular transferable formats (e.g., MP4, MKV)
  • 2x faster recording speed saves you a lot of time on ripping OnlyFans videos
  • Silent background recording mode by built-in browser requires no need to open in front
Cons
  • It only has a Windows version
  • Slower ripping speed than direct download

It's easy to use Record to bypass DRM from videos with its clean, straightforward interface:

Step 1

Download RecordFab from its official site and install it. Double-click on its icon to launch it. You don't have to register a RecordFab account to use it.

how to remove DRM protection from video files with RecordFab step 1

Step 2

Find the sites you intend to remove their videos' DRM in the list of supported sites. Log in to it and navigate to the video.

how to remove DRM from video files with RecordFab step 2

Step 3

Play the video and click on the "Record" button to change the resolution and recording speed options. You don't have to manually drag the process bar to the start. RecordFab will do it.

how to remove DRM from video files with RecordFab step 3

Step 4

Wait until the recording is finished, and you can get a pure copy of the video, without any DRM protection anymore.

how to remove DRM from video files with RecordFab step 4

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We prepared clear screen recording guides for users with DRM-removing needs on different sites here:
How to Screen Record Netflix

Method 3: Convert DRM Video Files with DRmare M4V Converter

You can remove DRM from videos by convert them with DRmare

DRmare is specially designed to remove DRM from iTunes movies by converting them to common formats, such as MP4 or MOV etc. You need to download the movie file first, then put it into the converter to transform it into the pure format you want.

Pros
  • Remove DRM from iTunes-purchased and rented movies/TV shows
  • Converts M4V files to a variety of popular formats, such as MP4, MOV, etc.
  • Allows multiple DRM-protected video files to be converted
Cons
  • Requires purchase for full features; the free trial version is limited
  • May lag behind Apple updates, causing temporary incompatibility after iTunes/macOS updates
  • Slow or limited support for troubleshooting and license migrations.

Thanks to its simple and clear interface, it won't be very hard even if you are using it for the first time:

Step 1

Install DRmare on your device and launch it. Remember to prepare the M4V video files downloaded from iTunes first.

how to remove DRM from video files with DRmare step 1

Step 2

Drag the M4V file into DRmare M4V Converter. You can adjust the specific status now.

how to remove DRM from video files with DRmare step 2

Step 3

Right-click on the M4V file, then choose Convert to start transforming it into a DRM-free MP4 format.

how to remove DRM from video files with DRmare step 3

Step 4

You can find the DRM-removed and converted file in the History panel by clicking the clock icon located in the right corner.

how to remove DRM from video files with DRmare step 4

FAQ

1. Is it legal to remove DRM from videos with the tools mentioned above?

Yes. But the purpose of you to remove DRM protection from video files is for personal entertainment only.

2. Does Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate remove DRM?

Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate partially supports removing simple or partial types of DRM, but for complex DRM protection, such as iTunes movies, there is no guarantee that it can be removed successfully.

3. Can I remove DRM from iTunes movies for free?

No. There is no reliable 100% free and supportive DRM removal tool for the latest iTunes movies, and you usually need to rely on paid software if you want to remove DRM completely. But there are iTunes movies on other streaming platforms as well, so you could try one of StreamFab's other downloaders for the same purpose.

Final Words

Now you know how to remove DRM protection from video files with these useful tools, so keep in mind that all DRM-removed video files are for personal viewing only. Among the recommended DRM removing tools in this guide, StreamFab Video Downloader wins the crown with its frequent fixes to keep the compatibility with streaming platforms, an extremely wide range of supported sites, and really useful and convenient extra download features.

You will never know how easy it is to remove DRM protection with StreamFab if you don't give it a try. So start its trial today with 3 free full downloads!

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Table of contents
Method 1: Remove DRM Protection with StreamFab
    Method 2: Bypass DRM Protection with RecordFab
      Method 3: Convert DRM Video Files with DRmare M4V Converter
        FAQ
          Final Words
          StreamFab Video Downloader

          Your ultimate choice to download videos from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube and other sites.

          Free Download

          Windows 11/10

          Free Download

          macOS 10.10 - 15.x

          Learn More >
          Table of contents
          Method 1: Remove DRM Protection with StreamFab
            Method 2: Bypass DRM Protection with RecordFab
              Method 3: Convert DRM Video Files with DRmare M4V Converter
                FAQ
                  Final Words
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