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If you are reading this line, you might be confused by figuring out how to back up DRM-protected content 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 back up DRM video files directly. No more talking and start reading now!
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Method 1: Backup DRM-Protected Content 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 backup DRM content from Vudu movies, Netflix series, or Amazon Prime titles, or just say on most major streaming services.
backup all DRM protection from any kind of video effortlessly, with amazing lossless video & audio quality also preserved.
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It's not only good at backing up DRM content, but also easy to use. Check out this simple guide:
Log in with your streaming account. You need a valid official subscription to access the DRM video. Then find the video.
Play it to let StreamFab start analyzing the video. Soon, you'll see a pop-up with all selectable settings listed. Adjust all of them as you prefer.
Click on "Download Now". Then StreamFab will back up DRM videos and output common format video files.
Method 2: Backup DRM Content with RecordFab
If the region you're now living in has put heavy restrictions on backing up DRM content by downloading, then you can consider using screen recorders instead. They can back up DRM-protected content by capturing the content.
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.
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It's easy to use RecordFab to back up DRM videos with its clean, straightforward interface:
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.
Find the sites you intend to back up DRM videos in the list of supported sites. Log in to it and navigate to the video.
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.
Wait until the recording is finished, and you can get a pure offline copy of the video.
Method 3: Convert DRM Video Files with DRmare M4V Converter
DRmare is specially designed to back up DRM content 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.
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Thanks to its simple and clear interface, it won't be very hard even if you are using it for the first time:
Install DRmare on your device and launch it. Remember to prepare the M4V video files downloaded from iTunes first.
Drag the M4V file into DRmare M4V Converter. You can adjust the specific status now.
Right-click on the M4V file, then choose Convert to start transforming it into a DRM-free MP4 format.
You can find the converted file in the History panel by clicking the clock icon located in the right corner.
FAQ
Yes. But the purpose of you to back up DRM-protected content is for personal entertainment only.
Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate partially supports back up videos with simple or partial types of DRM, but for complex DRM protection, such as iTunes movies, there is no guarantee that it will success.
No. There is no reliable 100% free and supportive DRM backup tool for the latest iTunes movies, and you usually need to rely on paid software if you want to back up DRM content. 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 back up DRM-protected content from video files with these useful tools, so keep in mind that all backup video files are for personal viewing only. Among the recommended DRM backup 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 back up DRM-protected content with StreamFab if you don't give it a try. So start its trial today with 3 free full downloads!