VideoHelp Forum - Video Streaming Downloading

Downloading Livestreams From NBA.com

__success__ — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:56:29 GMT

it is possible to download a livestream from nba.com, i tried testing with the nba now stream https://www.nba.com/watch/event/nba-channel-1 and at the moment i am stuck at getting the decrypt key
b'\n 599f627b67387040e219745b7bae61ef\n 4.7.8.0.6\n 3008\n 1267\n tv3 rights server denied authorization\n\n'

Can't download anything on ESPN

Boxcart — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:20:55 GMT

For years (up until seemingly the last 12 months) you could download from ESPN and ESPN+ using yt-dl, the m3u8 URL, and the auth key. That is now giving me corrupted video, and trying with yt-dlp (instead of youtube-dl) gives a DRM error. I followed a guide specifically for ESPN to the letter using N_m3u8DL-RE, which partially works other than for the fact the video output is the same visually corrupted result (audio works though, file size and video length are correct). In a YouTube guide, a commenter within the last week said to set every .exe to run as admin to solve this specific problem, but that did not work for me.

What could be wrong/can anyone else download from ESPN, and how are you doing it?

Thanks.

Youku's webDRM decrypt help

Feddryx — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:16:50 GMT

I was about to download this youku's drama
https://www.youku.tv/v/v_show/id_XNjUyODU0NTMyNA==.html

I have also got the key
9dfc93b217de571409049a4c895de039:99db0243b80317209 01fdff0a6768631

But in this video, they are using webDRM instead of the usual cbcs
I tried to decrypt it with mp4decrypt and it didnt work

Could anyone managed to find the way? Thank youu:3

YouTube live streams through HLS or DASH in 2026

StreamBabyStream — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:58:18 GMT

File this under 'checking before I go insane and give up'. Is it still possible to extract a m3u8 or mpd link from a YouTube livestream and play it externally, in an IPTV player for example?

I know these url's are dynamic and expire, but until a few months ago I had a working system that took a video id, used ytdl-core to get the corresponding m3u8 link and forwarded my player to that (temporary) url. Seems ytdl-core is unmaintained but still mostly works, expect for the fact that the url that gets returned won't actually play (403 error).

Does anyone know of another way that still works? Or should I really give up?

does WidevineProxy2, Vineless,will support on Android phone Chrome browser

p1020 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:55:33 GMT

i have got the browser extension,on Android phone,and got the cdms key
how can set up the ffmpeg ,shake ,and mp4.... the software,
i try to get the link, but the extension show me the wrong link.

Help youku.tv m3u8 download

ayaya — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:28:43 GMT

Hi everyone
When downloading an m3u8 file using N_m3u8DL-RE, the key cannot be recognized and decrypted

https://www.youku.tv/v/v_show/id_XNjUxODQ0NTA2NA==.html?s=cedb9e87d1c74d0296f2&spm=a2h...UxODQ0NTA2NA==

help dl this video

Patrick99 — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:46:15 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have absolutely no skill at this, so I ask for you help to download this movie at its best audio/video resolution and give a link do get it:

https://fawesome.tv/movies/10771619/the-tragedy-of-man?utm_source=justwatch&utm_medium=feed

Many thanks to who will do that!

Global Tv Video Donwload

takistexas — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:39:35 GMT

Hello :D
can someone help me get this video download link for this video :)
thank you

https://watch.globaltv.com/series/1578592323985/episode/GLOB0057548660000000?action=play

How to get 6ch audio

Raven Reyes — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:09:03 GMT

Hi, Everytime I downloading videos using N_m3u8DL-RE , it shows only 2ch audio streams. But the video have 5.1 audio channels in web. how to get the 6ch audio streams. It is any browser issues or tool issue?. I'm using brave browser.

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Mediaset Widevine License Issue

lucacolaiacomo — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:51:45 GMT

Greetings to the entire community.

Mediaset has changed the way it requests the Widevine license a few days ago. If I use l3.py as I did before, I now get:

unable to parse license - check protobufs

For example, for this video:
https://www.wittytv.it/uomini-e-donne/martedi-14-aprile/

We have:
PSSH:
AAAAU3Bzc2gAAAAA7e+LqXnWSs6jyCfc1R0h7QAAADMIARIQeR FAy31/gsZEHxjM4PzDGxoNYW1hem9udHZjcmltZSIIdGFtX3Rlc3QqAl NEMgA=

License URL:
https://widevine.entitlement.theplatform.eu/wv/web/ModularDrm/getRawWidevineLicense?re...343&schema=1.0

Thanks to anyone reading this thread � I�d appreciate any ideas. I�ve tried using both the MPD headers and the Widevine license request headers.

CTV.CA Video Download

takistexas — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:31:04 GMT

Hello :) can someone help me download this video from ctv.ca please

https://www.ctv.ca/shows/live-with-kelly-and-mark/monday-april-13-2026-s38e144

thank you so much

Need help using yt-dlp to download from cine.ar

jokum1975 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:01:42 GMT

Completely noob here.

I am using yt-dlp-gui because it seems easier than the console commands... but I can work with the console also.

I am trying to download this video: https://play.cine.ar/INCAA/produccion/4657/reproducir

It is not region-locked once a free registration has been completed.

I have looked in the forum and found several examples of 'hidden' m3u8 files ... but to be honest I did not understand where the usable link could be obtained :confused: ... any help would be greatly apreciated :-)

Help me to download this video

youyou — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:53:46 GMT

Hello all,

please can you help me to download this video : https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-repertoires-diptayans-suryas-caro-kann/course/379374/

AAAANHBzc2gAAAAA7e+LqXnWSs6jyCfc1R0h7QAAABQIARIQ/gd3NHrs19gBTLeEFRyAXg==
--key fe0777347aecd7d8014cb784151c805e:0041352b1249455a9 a4d546ee6505635

i'm using N_m3u8DL-RE but i get error : Unhandled exception: System.NotSupportedException: Input not supported
at N_m3u8DL_RE.Parser.StreamExtractor.LoadSourceFromT ext(String) + 0x282
at N_m3u8DL_RE.Parser.StreamExtractor.d__11.MoveNext() + 0x3d8
--- End of stack trace from previous location ---
at N_m3u8DL_RE.Program.<>c__DisplayClass3_0.<b__0>d.MoveNext() + 0x51
--- End of stack trace from previous location ---

Download Pluto TV

axnspain — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:33 GMT

Hello.

Could someone please download this episode from Pluto TV for me? No matter how many times I try, it comes out fragmented; it doesn't download completely. Thanks.

It's episode 7 of season 6 of CSI: NY in Spanish.

https://pluto.tv/on-demand/series/6088c0cdf4838b001e8f81b9/season/6/episode/60c156bc1f07220014c15355

How bbc iplayer download videos on internet?

WindowsMac — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:14:16 GMT

Yes, bbc iplayer download videos on internet