Introduction
Imagine the videos and images uploaded by the OnlyFans creator whom you just subscribed to last week are being deleted day by day, but you can do nothing to prevent it from happening. I don't need to imagine it because I'm experiencing it right now.
I won't let it keep going. So I learned how to back up the OnlyFans videos and other types of content I’ve already paid for on my PC with a few carefully-chosen OnlyFans tools. They’re often used for data analysis, but in my case they’re only a way to save local backups of content I can already watch on the platform.
If you have a situation similar to mine, keep reading. But words ahead, I make these backups for my own personal use only, after contacting the creator and getting her explicit agreement — never to deal with subscriptions, share files with others, or resell anything.
BTW, the OnlyFans scrapers introduced in this guide are all tested by me in person. None of them will deal with the paywall, but can only back up what you have access to. And I won't recommend those OnlyFans scrapers I haven't tested, since I don't know how they perform exactly, and if they are safe for our OnlyFans account as well.
How to Safely Scrape & Back Up OnlyFans Videos You’ve Paid For?
- Best for beginners: StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader can help you schedule and simplify compliant personal backups.
- Web-based option: OnlyScraper requires manual checks and careful setup.
- Advanced/CLI: OF-Scraper needs precise parameters and command-line skills.
- Safety rule: personal backups only; respect creators and platform policies.
1. StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader
The first tool I’ve been using for days is called StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader. According to my own tests, it can download OnlyFans videos you’ve already paid for and can legally view in up to 1080p with AAC 2.0 audio. Its download speed, around 6 Mb/s in my case, is more than enough for short-form OnlyFans clips.
StreamFab does not give you access to any content you haven’t subscribed to or purchased. It only helps you keep a personal offline copy of videos that are already available in your account.
Use tools only from trusted sources, and never enter your OnlyFans login into unknown apps: account theft is a real risk. Always keep any downloads super secure, maybe in an encrypted folder. And no sharing or selling. Even if you got a “yes” from a creator, distributing content often violates copyright law and OnlyFans’ rules. Stick to personal backups within legal boundaries.
A tested safe desktop tool with a private built-in browser to help you save and back up OnlyFans videos you can already view, while keeping your account info protected.
Features:
- Up to 1080p video with AAC 2.0 audio for content you’ve legally purchased.
- Batch mode plus a scheduler to help you automatically check for new posts and simplify personal backups.
- A private built-in browser helps protect your login information.
- Backed-up videos are organized in the “Downloaded” tab for quick access.
The most helpful feature for me is its auto-download scheduling. I can set a time window for StreamFab to check whether the creator has posted new videos to my already-subscribed feed, and then let it queue up compliant backup tasks instead of clicking everything one by one.
This mainly helps reduce repetitive manual work while you keep backups for personal offline viewing. You should still keep your backup frequency moderate and always respect OnlyFans’ rules and your local copyright laws.
Click on the OnlyFans icon to log in. Then find the OnlyFans video you want to back up for personal offline viewing.
Play it and soon you will get a settings panel to adjust the resolution or the other video status.
Click on Download Now and wait for the download to finish. You can find the downloaded backup files in the Downloaded section.
2. OnlyScraper
This one is a web-based OnlyFans scraper designed to help you manage and back up content you’ve already purchased from creators and keep a local copy for private viewing. Many people search for ways to “rip OnlyFans content”, but in practice tools like this can only work with content that is already paid in your own account: they cannot get you through the paywalls or give you free access.
It’s not a simple “one-click and download” experience. The setup is a bit more complex and requires some configuration parameters to launch correctly.
According to the results I got, its output quality also reached 1080p. However, every time the creator updates, you need to manually repeat detection and downloading unless you pay for its upgraded version. Higher-tier plans may include features that cover OnlyFans message video download for messages you’ve already paid in your own account. The number of items you can back up is limited by the quota of your subscription tier.
I realized that it doesn't have an obvious guidepost on the page, so I created a version that's as simple as possible to help you out.
Open OnlyFans in a supported desktop browser and make sure you’re already signed in with your own account.
Follow the official instructions provided by OnlyScraper to obtain any required authentication values securely. Always handle these values carefully and never share them with third parties or paste them into untrusted pages.
- For x-bc value:
- For sess value:
Paste the required values into the matching fields on the OnlyScraper page, then click on Connect to let the tool scan the content you can already view in your account and prepare personal backup tasks.
3. OF-Scraper
- Comfort using a command-line interface.
- Install the correct release for your OS before running the tool.
- Follow the official guide precisely; incorrect parameters cause failures.
The final OnlyFans scraper I’m about to introduce is an open-source tool on GitHub. All of its functions are free to use but require you to have basic knowledge of command-line tools. It has filtering options so you can decide which types of content to include from what you already see in your feed.
It’s the most difficult one to use in this guide because you have to prepare and paste more configuration values. If one value is wrong, you may have to start over. I don’t treat it as my first choice because it’s pretty exhausting for me.
I tried it several times but still haven’t made it run perfectly. It would be powerful once configured correctly, so for now I can only give you a basic walkthrough on how to set up OF-Scraper and handle OnlyFans to MP4 exports for content you’ve legally purchased and only for device-compatible personal viewing.
Download the correct version of OF-Scraper from its Release page. Extract it or install it on your device.
Run the ofscraper_[yoursystem]_dir.exe and use the direction keys and Enter to select and decide your next move.
Input the values it requires and process the scrapes. You can refer to the issues and guidebook on its page for more detailed instructions.
Quick Comparison of OnlyFans Scrapers
| Tool | Setup | Automation/Batch | Resolution | Message downloads | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader | Easy | Scheduler + Batch | Up to 1080p | Yes (in-app) | Low |
| OnlyScraper | Medium | Manual (upgrade for automation) | Up to 1080p | Higher tiers | Medium |
| OF-Scraper | Hard (CLI) | Scripted | Varies | Community | High |
- Beginners who want stability can start with StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader.
- Tinkerers may try OnlyScraper.
- CLI users can consider OF-Scraper.
Troubleshooting on OnlyFans Scraping Fails
- Login fails or stuck at sign-in: Just log out, clear your cookies and cache, then try again with a fresh session.
- 403/429 or rate-limit errors: Stop right away now. Review what OnlyFans allows and check your local laws; don’t keep poking the bear with automation.
- Tokens expired: Go get a new one, and guard it like a secret.
- Auto-updates missed new posts: Use the scheduler and batch mode in StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader to reduce manual checks.
- Downloaded files are not playable: Confirm the final format.
- Messages not included: Check whether your plan supports it.
FAQs
If you’re asking for a free OnlyFans scraper, the open-source option I mentioned above is what most people try — but it still takes real time and effort to learn, so it’s not “free” in that sense.
If you’re thinking about scraping OnlyFans videos while not subscribing to the creator or paying for the content, that is illegal and violates OnlyFans’ Terms of Service. No legitimate tool can or should achieve that, and this guide does not provide any help for such use cases.
Theoretically, no. Well, you still have to follow what I emphasised over and over again. That is, no copyright violation allowed, just for personal backups.
Basically, only if you’ve already paid for the videos and the creator says it’s fine. Keep your backup totally private, respect the rules of the platform, and play nice with copyright laws, even if they sometimes make my head spin.
Desktop workflows are more reliable. StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader is a desktop app; web or CLI tools also assume a desktop browser or terminal.
Platforms update anti-automation measures periodically. Update your tool, lower frequency, and keep usage within policies.
Always use the official login, don’t go sharing tokens, don't overdo automation, and never give out backups. For scheduled OnlyFans backups, just use StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader.
7. Is personal backup always legal in my country?
Laws about personal backups, technical protection measures, and platform terms can vary a lot between countries and regions. The explanations in this guide are for general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Before you dive in and use any tool I mention, you should check your local laws and OnlyFans’ policies yourself, and you alone are responsible for how you use these tools.
Wrap-up
By now, you should have a clearer idea of how to safely back up OnlyFans videos you’ve paid for. If you’re new to this, I suggest starting with StreamFab OnlyFans Downloader first. As one of the best OnlyFans video savers I’ve used, it’s very beginner-friendly and easy to operate. If you’re an advanced user, trying the more complex tools can also be fun, as long as you stay within legal and platform limits.
Anyway, no matter which tool you pick, remember that you should never distribute, sell, transfer, or share your backups with any third party. StreamFab and the other tools mentioned here are intended only for personal backups of content you can already legally access, and they do not give you any extra viewing rights. I hope you can keep your favorite OnlyFans content available for yourself whenever you want, no crossing any legal or ethical lines.
