How to Download Hotstar Videos for PC

Hotstar is among the best streaming platforms in India. It offers a variety of Indian shows and movies including many regional movies and classics as well. It is also a delight for sports lovers as it covers Indian cricket matches, IPL and football leagues from around the world. With this broad catalogue of content, users have been wanting to download Hotstar videos, especially those who don’t have high-speed internet required for streaming. There are tools like Hotstar video downloader for PC which are available and let you download Hotstar videos. If you are looking for tips about Hotstar Downloader then you are at the right place. We bring to you a helpful guide that will teach you how to download Hotstar videos for PC.

How to Download Hotstar Videos for PC

On Android and iOS, Hotstar provides an inbuilt Hotstar Downloader but there is no Hotstar video downloader for PC. There are, however, many websites that allow you to download Hotstar videos easily. You can learn how to download Hotstar videos for PC by following these methods.

Method 1: Use Internet Download Manager

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is the most popular downloading software on the internet. It can download all kinds of files including videos from almost all sites. It can easily download video once it is installed. You can use IDM by following these steps.

Note: You can only use IDM free trial for 30 days after that you will have to pay to continue using it.

1. Go to IDM official site on your preferred browser.

2. Click on the TRY IDM 30-DAYS FREE TRIAL button. Confirm any prompts that appear.

3. Wait for the .exe file to be downloaded and once it is done double click on it to open Installed Wizard.
4. Click on the Next > button in the Internet Download Manager Installation Wizard.

5. Check the Licence agreement option and click on the Next > button.

6. Choose Destination Location and click on the Next > button.

9. After installing IDM, enable the IDM Integration Module extension on your preferred browser.

10. Go to the Hotstar video you want to download in your browser in which the IDM Integration Module extension is Installed.
11. After a few seconds, you will see Download this video button over the video. It is generally in the top right corner. Click on it.
12. Select the quality of the video and it will start downloading.

Method 2: Use Hotstarlivestreamer Program

Hotstarlivestreamer is another program that can be used to download videos. It uses Command Prompt to download videos. Follow the steps given below to use the tool.

Note: Before downloading Hotstarlivestreamer make sure to disable PC antivirus temporarily. In some cases, Hotstarlivestreamer fails to download as it gets detected as a virus by antivirus programs.

1. Open your browser and download Hotstarlivestreamer from the third-party site.

2. Click on the ZIP option present under DOWNLOAD OPTIONS. Hotstarlivestreamer will begin downloading.

3. Extract the downloaded file using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
4. In extracted Hotstarlivestreamer folder find the hotstarlivestreamer.bat file and double-click on it. It will open in Command Prompt.
5. Open your browser and go to the Hotstar video you want to download and copy its link.
6. Paste the link in hotstarlivestreamer Command Prompt window and hit the Enter key.

7. You will see Available streams: with many options like 234p, 360p, etc next to it indicating the quality in which you can download Hotstar video.
8. Type your preferred video quality from the options available after write quality: and press the Enter key. For example, if you want to download Hotstar video in 1080p then you should type the write 1080p command.

After pressing Enter, you will see play or download? (write p or d): and since we are downloading video simply type d after it. For example: play or download? (write p or d): d.

Method 3: Use Acethinker Video Downloader

Another great website to download Hotstar videos is Acethinker. Follow the steps below to download Hotstar videos from Acethinker.

1. Go to Acethinker online downloader website in your browser.

2. Open Hotstar in a new tab and copy the URL of the video you want to download.
3. Paste the URL in Enter the name or link of a video textbox in the Acethinker website.
4. Click on the download button to start downloading.

Method 4: Use Savefrom Net Website

Similar to Acethinker, Savefrom is another popular site for downloading videos. It can download videos from many sites including Hotstar. You can download Hotstar videos from Savefrom by following these steps.

1. Open Hotstar in your browser and go to the video you want to download.
2. Copy the link URL of the video from the address bar.
3. Go to Savefrom Net website and paste copied link in Paste your video link here textbox.

4. Wait for the video to process. After that, you will see the Download button. You can also choose video quality by clicking on the drop-down menu next to the Download button.

Method 5: Use Third-party Website

If you want to download Hotstar videos without downloading any software then you can use one of several websites to aid you in this task. It is one such website using which you can effortlessly download Hotstar videos. Follow the steps to do the same.

1. Navigate to the Hotstar Video Downloader online tool third-party site.

2. Open a new tab and go to the Hotstar website and open the video you want to download.

3. Copy URL of the video from the address bar.
4. Switch to the VideoToSave website tab and paste the URL in Paste Video URL… textbox.

5. Check the box marked I’m not a robot.
6. Wait for the Downloader to fetch the video and after that click on the Download Video button.

Note: If you get an error, then install Allow CORS extension in your browser and repeat the steps.

You should be able to download Hotstar videos now from the above methods.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Hotstar free to use?

Ans. There is some content available on Hotstar which is free for everyone but to watch exclusive content and live sports you will have to get a premium or VIP account. The price of Hotstar premium for one year is ₹1499.

Q2. How many screens are provided in Disney Hotstar premium account?

Ans. Users with a Super plan on Hotstar can watch content on two screens simultaneously. Those who have Premium accounts on Hotstar can watch content on four screens simultaneously.