[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

How can I download videos from Hulu.com onto my computer?

I prefer applications that download the video directly from the browser, without having to install the application itself. But I just need a reliable method of getting videos from Hulu without getting viruses or security compromises.

Thanks in advance!

[Stream Recorder]

Hulu uses secure RTMPE streams. Software developed in the U.S.A. and many other countries can't download RTMPE streams, because otherwise it would violate DMCA.

You can download Hulu videos with freeware command line utility rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) in Linux, Windows and Mac OS. You can also use rtmpsuck that comes with it to download Hulu videos in Linux and Mac OS. And you can use get-flash-videos, another command line utility that uses rtmpdump.

Hulu videos can also be downloaded with freeware StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) (Windows) or with shareware GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm).

Note that RTMPE stream downloaders stop working with Hulu from time to time, but you can always use screen video capture software (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-from-screen/) to record Hulu videos from screen.

See also:
RTMPE stream recording/downloading/capturing/ripping/saving
Downloading Hulu Videos (Using rtmpdump) For Idiots.....
GetFLV can download Hulu.com videos now
Problem downloading Hulu videos with Replay Media Catcher (RTMPE .flv)
the Best Screen Capture Program (record ANY video from your screen)
How to access BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Fancast, Pandora, any other region-restricted sites

[klawdek]

Ok I admit I have only skimmed this thread and need to do a lot more reading.

However I am a bit impatient as I just lost the ability to record HULU due to the fact that Stream Transport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) no longer works and is no longer being developed.

I have tried Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) and it does not work at HULU or most other sites I have tried. At HULU it just downloads a small few hundred KB file with no extension. With other sites it records dozens of streams from all over the net but rarely includes streams from the site I am looking at and has never recorded the stream I had playing.

I am waiting a response from the developers of Streaming Video Recorder as to what the limitations of the free version are (I will not try a trial version unless the limitations are stated before the software is downloaded. Normally, I disregard all software that fails to give such info but I am desperate so I emailed them). Also they will give you the full version for free if you link to them from two sites and I was planning on setting up my own site anyways:)

Basically The info in this thread is a bit old. I would like to know what stream recorders currently work with HULU.

[srpenn82]

Ok i have it. please see this link on how to do it

Download From Hulu With RTMPDump (http://srpenn82.blogspot.com/2011/01/download-from-hulu-with-rtmpdump.html)

install Firefox (http://mozilla.com)
install HxD (http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd)
start the video, then pause
HxD > Extras > Open RAM > plugin-container.exe
get RTMP URL
Search ?sessionid
use that URL to find the playpath
Search 1000.mp4


Example:
rtmpdump --verbose --flv output.flv --swfVfy http://www.hulu.com/site-player/84697/player.swf?cb=84697 --rtmp rtmpe://hulufs.fplive.net --app "hulu/593/50111593?sessionid=0BFAD9DD35D19ED8B6CB274534A8BFE 3&token=c3RhcnRfdGltZT0yMDExMDEyNjA3NTEzMCZlbmRfdGlt ZT0yMDExMDEyNjA3NTQzMCZkaWdlc3Q9NDllOWMwNWQzODlhN2 E0M2ZmMTZjNzM4ZGFjMTY4YTY=&mbr=1&hgt=OZU7Pvs7j27-nhteNno7wh2rW2KI7E9RRATmcsvy_NF5xCHAoM7C8u_J91OZBx BR9DnvqD7raxmXD1j6B_Vd8D0KoHAe6m0_yAr8olsIPsaw9xk7 56zhNlD5YwyJ2Sp_1zr6BoZJszElO98gvx-Fiaas94sNlr65RihN6nJmzBAJKF6_xuXsDvJlBGskVLT5pKYys 4g8MS46syG8YG_N81peD_6dR_Y1YdXHPWg6q6fT7Tt8ycDp7og Mw0xHWRwTRQcpP6y_lXKjoQYOXIYIrg==&hgt_ver=331370278" --playpath mp4:agave50111593_4261809_H264_1000.mp4

Notes:
once the video starts playing you have 3 minutes to make a connection with RTMPDump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) so be quick

[niubhacker]

Sine Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) doesnt work with Hulu.com anymore, is there an alternative?
Hulu is said to use RTMPE protocol.

Thanks a lot!

[srpenn82]

rtmpsrv

[Stream Recorder]

Yeah indeed, Hulu actually switched to using rtmp-e protocol quite some time ago.
Tunebite (http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/TuneBite-Convert-DRM-protected-WMV-M4P-M4V-video-WMA-AAC-M4B-AA-music-audio-books-preserving-ID3-tags.htm) should be an useful alternative to the one @niubhacker mentioned stopped working.
Just another screen recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-from-screen/) for Hulu. This thread is about downloading or capturing RTMPE streams from Hulu, not recording them from screen.

Screen recorders are discussed in the following thread:
the Best Screen Capture Program (record ANY video from your screen)

[benniebubba]

Just another screen recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-from-screen/) for Hulu. This thread is about downloading or capturing RTMPE streams from Hulu, not recording them from screen.

Screen recorders are discussed in the following thread:
the Best Screen Capture Program (record ANY video from your screen)

Thanks, missed that.

But anyways, as long as it does the job properly and helps u save hulu videos I don't see what's it matter that much whether it can capture or record hulu streams.
Dunno, just sayin'...

[Stream Recorder]

But anyways, as long as it does the job properly and helps u save hulu videos I don't see what's it matter that much whether it can capture or record hulu streams.
We have a separate forum for recording from screen:
http://stream-recorder.com/forum/screen-video-capture-software-f51.html
Screen recorders is the worst and the last option to use. They really help when streaming downloaders / capture software doesn't work. But in all other cases few users like to

record while streaming videos are being buffered,
record in real time (when faster downloading options are available),
loose quality instead of getting a perfect digital copy of the stream.


I don't see any problem mentioning screen recorders (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-from-screen/) in general. Then one can help to choose the best one in the screen recording forum (http://stream-recorder.com/forum/screen-video-capture-software-f51.html). Otherwise the threads will just list dozens of screen recorders, and I don't see how this can be beneficial for users.

p.s.
I can change your user description so that other forum users know that you work for the company which product you post about :D

[placebo]

Can anyone help me with this,I'm new with this and I've tried numerous softwares to download and the only one I could find that is working was GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm),but I can't buy it so any other freeware options or tricks?

P.S. I've tried rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm), but it doesn't work.
yes, rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) doesnt work on Hulu.
yes, GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) works on Hulu.
yes, GetFLV is expensive. :)
no, it's not the only one.

:D

[placebo]

Ok i have it. please see this link on how to do it

Download From Hulu With RTMPDump (http://srpenn82.blogspot.com/2011/01/download-from-hulu-with-rtmpdump.html)

S., your link is dead:
Page not found
Sorry, the page you were looking for in the blog Steven’s Blog does not exist.

[svnpenn]

this is the current link, but keep in mind hulu still does not work as of this posting due to type 9 RTMPE handshakes

http://svnpenn.blogspot.com/2011/02/rtmpsrv.html

[toasty_s]

yes, rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) doesnt work on Hulu.
yes, GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) works on Hulu.
yes, GetFLV is expensive. :)
yes, there is no other software which can download from Hulu.
yes, byebye.

:D

I've just started looking into stream capturing... mainly because I don't have TiVo or a VCR and I missed an episode of Celebrity Apprentice and want to watch it on my TV, not my computer. Is it true that GetFLV is the only option? There aren't any freeware apps that will capture RTMPE?

[svnpenn]

"Is it true that GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) is the only option? There aren't any freeware apps that will capture RTMPE?"

since hulu put in type 9 RTMPE handshake:

rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) does not work
StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) does not work

[lucykhare]

There are many software available which is quite efficient to download and convert Hulu videos. Use professional [URL="http://www.downloadhulu.net/"]Download Hulu/URL] for this

[Bahman]

I am really pissed that there is no downloader for Hulu videos except GETFLV which is expensive.

P.S. Sry for my bad English.
There is!! rtmpexplorer!!;)

[svnpenn]

I am really pissed that there is no downloader for Hulu videos except GETFLV which is expensive.

P.S. Sry for my bad English.

get-flash-videos still works with Hulu.

get-flash-videos.googlecode.com

[Tri]

get-flash-videos still works with Hulu.

get-flash-videos.googlecode.com

How does that work?

[BestStreamingMediaPlayers]

Thanks for sharing the information. i had the same doubts as well.

[svnpenn]

How does that work?

svnpenn.github.com/2012/01/get-flash-videos

[Tri]

Can anyone tell me why it downloads only half a video? The video stopped downloading at 57% and it said ''download finished''

[Tri]

Can anyone tell me why it downloads only half a video? The video stopped downloading at 57% and it said ''download finished''

I don't have any problem now.This really works.Thanks!!!:D

[Tri]

I have another question.Is it possible to download videos in 720p that are avaiable on hulu plus without joining to hulu plus?

[getflv]

I have another question.Is it possible to download videos in 720p that are avaiable on hulu plus without joining to hulu plus?

Please try GFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm). It can help you download 1M bitrate hulu videos.
:cool:

[Dharm]

I think video download capture is best choice for downloading videos from any website. It will have option for different resolution and file format. Best thing about it is it can detect all videos present on a page so no need to copy and paste video url so many times. It's really cool! Try it...

http://www.videograbber.net
http://www.video-download-capture.com