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How many distribution services does NHK have.
Are they downloadable?
To answer the above question, this article will introduce the types of NHK's distribution services and how they can be downloaded.
Video services provided by NHK
NHK Plus
NHK Plus is a distribution service that allows you to watch NHK programs broadcast on terrestrial TV over the Internet.
You can enjoy programs in real time or watch programs you have missed.
NHK for School (NHK High School Course)
NHK for School offers a variety of services for schools, including broadcast programs, websites, archives, and events.
NHK On Demand
This service offers unlimited viewing of approximately 7,000 programs from NHK (General, E-tele, BS1, BS Premium) for 990 yen per month (tax included), including missed episodes of historical dramas and serials, past masterpiece selections, and rare documentaries.
With NHK On Demand, you can watch programs you missed or programs broadcast in the past anytime you want.
NHK Rajiru★Rajiru
Rajiru★Rajiru is the nickname for a service that transmits NHK radio broadcasts (No.1, No.2, and FM broadcasts) at the same time via the Internet. It is also the name of its website. Its official name is NHK Net Radio. Broadcasting began in September 2011.
Tver
TVer is a free video streaming service provided jointly by commercial TV stations.
Programs of key stations such as "NTV," "TV Asahi," "TBS," "TV Tokyo," and "Fuji TV," not to mention NHK, can be viewed completely free of charge without the need for membership registration.
Furthermore, TVer allows you to watch not only key stations' programs but also local programs!
Radiko
Radiko is a service that allows you to listen to radio stations broadcasting in your area on your PC or smartphone.
Can I download videos on NHK?
As it turns out, NHK Plus, NHK On Demand, and NHK High School Courses do not have a download function. In other words, you cannot save videos directly from the official NHK website or apps.
There are many programs available on NHK in real time, and we often experience "I missed it!" You can download them to your device in advance and watch them the next day. If you download the program to your device in advance, you can enjoy it during your commute to work or school the next day.
This is where "Mystream Downloader" comes in.
What is Mystream Downloader?
Mystream Downloader is a software that allows you to download almost any content from video sharing services. Currently, online videos are basically DRM M3U8 encrypted to prevent downloading due to copyrights, etc. Mystream Downloader supports DRM M3U8 encryption technology to enable online video downloading.
Once you download NHK videos in MP4 or MKV format to your PC, you can transfer them to various devices such as smartphones, tablets, game consoles, or play them on other media players. Both individual and batch downloads are supported, as well as fast download speeds and powerful processing.
In addition, users can freely select video resolutions such as 2160P, 1080P, 720P, 480P, etc., to fully retain the source video without any loss of quality. In addition, metadata such as subtitle files and audio files can be downloaded locally. It also has the ability to automatically skip advertisements, ensuring that downloaded videos will not contain advertisements or commercials.
How to use Mystream Downloader
Install Mystream Downloader on your PC
Both Windows and Mac versions of Mystream downloader are available on the official website. Select the version that matches your PC and click the "Free Download" button to download the exe. file. After the download is complete, you will enter the quick installation.
How to Download NHK Special Programs
Step 1: Post the video link
The first step in downloading NHK Special programs is to paste the link. In this case, in addition to copying the link from the official NHK Special website, you can save yourself the trouble of searching for the video by entering the video link directly.
Step 2: Start Loading
Open the video link and play the video, and the source video you want to download will be detected automatically. After a few seconds the video will finish loading. When loading is complete, "Ready to Download" will appear below the address bar.
Step 3: Change Details
Before downloading, you will automatically be prompted to set the picture and sound quality to your liking.
Step 4: Start downloading
If no changes are necessary, click the "Download" button to begin the download process.
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Conclusion
In short, you cannot save videos directly from NHK's official website or apps, but you can download NHK videos using Mystream downloader.
If you want to download NHK videos, please try it.