Rakuten TV is a content-rich platform that features from old classics to the latest hits. You can watch foreign films, Japanese films, and Asian and international dramas on Rakuten TV. It also offers content of different themes, including kids, Takarazuka, stage, sports, and more. What should you do if you download videos from such a wonderful streaming service? In this article, we will introduce a comprehensive method for downloading videos from Rakuten TV.
How to Download Rakuten TV Videos?
FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader is one of the dedicated download software to download videos from Rakuten TV (Rakuten TV). Having tested so many video-saving software, we concluded that the most recommended one is still FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader.
Here are the reasons that FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader stands out.
- Uniquely, FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader supports smooth downloads. Locate your favorite Rakuten videos on FlixPal, play them and you can start downloading.
- Secondly, FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader is the synonym for rapid download. It downloads videos 5 times faster than other downloaders. A video of an hour will be downloaded in just a few minutes.
- Moreover, FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader is a reliable downloader that offers high-quality downloads. Your Rakuten downloads can be saved permanently on your devices in 720p in MP4/MKV formats. H264 codec and AAC 2.0 audio channel are available to improve your offline viewing.
- Last but not least, other than Rakuten TV, FlixPal supports dozens of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more.
How to Use FlixPal Rakuten TV Downloader?
1. Download and Install FlixPal.
2. Find VIP Services and click Rakuten TV.
3. Log in to Rakuten TV.
Although Rakuten TV features free content, you still have to sign in to your account to unlock more videos.
4. Find the video you want to download.
Then, find the video you want to download. After you find the video you want to download, purchase it. After purchasing, you will be taken to the playback page of this video.
5. Play the video and set up the downloading options.
6. Click Download Now.
* Please note that Rakuten TV is only available in Japan. International users should be aware that Rakuten TV is not yet available directly.
How to Screen-record and Save Rakuten TV Videos on your PC?
FonePaw PC Screen Recorder allows you to save videos from Rakuten TV's official website and watch your downloads on your computer. You can record high-quality Rakuten TV videos without a watermark. It also supports most video-sharing sites such as YouTube, Hulu, U-NEXT, etc. You can try this recording software for free if you like.
1. Set up Rakuten TV for recording.
Once you are on Rakuten TV, click on your favorite program and proceed to the playback screen. Before playing the video, launch "FonePaw PC Screen Recorder" and specify the recording area on the screen with the recorder function. Remember to turn on the system sound recording function by clicking on the icon that looks like a speaker. If you want to remove the keyboard or other noises, you can turn off the recording from the microphone. Once you have completed the settings, click the "REC" button to start recording!
2. Things you need to know when screen-recording Ratuken TV.
While recording, all the screen scenes in the range you just specified will be captured as they are. To avoid disturbing the recording screen, you can hide the tool panel in the system tray or move it outside the recording area. From the tool panel, you can not only view the recording time but also take pictures of the best parts of Rakuten TV programs and doodle on the screen using the editing functions. You can try these features while recording.
3. Saving Rakuten TV recordings.
When you stop recording, a confirmation screen for video playback will appear. Check the quality of the recorded Rakuten TV video, and if there are no problems, press the Save button to output the recorded video locally. You will then see a list of created videos and can manage your recorded videos directly.
Note: Please note that due to website limitations, some content may not allow screen recording and only audio can be recorded. Videos recorded with this software must not be used for commercial purposes. Unauthorized distribution of videos may result in certain legal liability.
How to Download and Save Rakuten TV Videos on the Official App
Users who have installed the Rakuten TV app on their smartphone/tapwrap can download purchased content directly from the app. However, there are various limitations to downloading videos with the Rakuten TV app. The biggest drawback is that downloaded videos cannot be saved in MP4 format. In other words, downloaded videos can only be viewed within the Rakuten TV app. In this regard, it is better to download, record, and save Rakuten TV videos on your computer.
Below are the steps to download and save Rakuten TV videos on the app.
1. Launch the Rakuten TV app and go into your purchase history.
Launch the Rakuten TV app, log in, and click the "Purchase History" button at the bottom of the home screen. From there, you can check your past purchases.
2. Select content
Select the content you wish to download from Rakuten TV and click the "Download" button on the program details page.
3. Download settings on Rakuten TV
If you can select the quality and dubbing, check the reference file size and make your selection. Then start downloading the video from Rakuten TV.
Summary
This article introduced three ways to download videos from Rakuten TV. If you download videos with the official app, you can watch them only with the app and not convert them on other devices. In contrast, if you want to screen-record and download Rakuten TV videos on your computer, you can save the videos in the highly versatile MP4 format. In addition, the waiting time to save a video is much shorter when downloading a video on a computer compared to recording a video. Regardless of the length of the video, the video download can be completed in just a few minutes.