TL;DR:
Weverse now has an official download service exclusive to VOD. Only users with a Digital Membership can use it via the Weverse app.
Although there is still no official offline option for LIVE broadcasts, you can use third-party “weverse video downloader” tools to copy your favorite LIVE playbacks and convert them into MP4/MKV format.
This guide shows safe workflows, HD/MP4/subtitles tips, comparison between different types of tools, and practical troubleshooting.
Can you download Weverse videos officially in 2025? Yes, Weverse updated its Digital Membership Preliminary Notice in December 2024.
For VOD (On-Demand Videos): Already paid for the Digital Membership? Then you can download these videos on your mobile devices via the official Weverse app. However, you can only have up to 30 VODs per month, and they will expire after 30 days or when your subscription ends.
Now, continue your reading and discover the tips from the official method to the third-party tools. I'll guide you to download both VODs and LIVE playbacks of your favorite idol, and help you save them forever offline, safely and legally.
How to Download Weverse Video Officially on iOS & Android?
Since December 2024, the download option has been opened for Digital Members (purchased through the virtual currency Jelly).
So if you've subscribed to the artist's FC and just want to download a few short videos to watch on the go, the official feature is your best and safest bet. Here's how to do it:
While convenient, the official feature has clear boundaries, especially on quality, expiry, device playback, and captions/subtitles:
- Quantity: Limited to 30 VOD downloads per month.
- Playback window: 30 days per offline VOD; you can re-download after expiry. Playback stops if membership expires.
- Membership-only videos: multiple artist communities confirm that offline-downloaded content expires in 30 days.
- Device/OS: Weverse ended updates for Android < 9 and iOS < 16 (Oct 22, 2024). Make sure your phone OS meets the requirements.
When the official method isn’t enough (e.g., you need MP4 files, long-term archiving, or subtitles outside the app), read on.
How to Download Wevers LIVE for Offline Viewing?
Weverse LIVE and its replays are often protected by strong encryption to prevent unauthorized distribution. It's necessary to find a professional third-party tool. But the encryption is frequently updated, causing many video downloaders to fail. Therefore, a dedicated tool that is updated often is highly recommended.
For example, developers and users report yt-dlp and N_m3u8DL-RE behavior changes for Weverse LIVE (e.g., live playlists not finalizing, decryption hurdles). These are not beginner-friendly and can fail without the right keys.
Some fans often ask whether to “back up” lives before content disappears—showing real preservation anxiety around LIVE content.
But are we truly out of options? Of course, no. My job is to help users solve the problem. And if you're interested, continue to read the next section!
Hands-on Comparison: Best Weverse video downloader Tools (VOD & LIVE)
These tools are reviewed from these metrics: success rate, max quality, subtitles (soft), container (MP4/MKV), average throughput, and learning curve.
Official Offline | Dedicated Downloader | Online Sites | yt-dlp | |
Work with | VOD only | VOD & Live replays | Media posts | Some VOD/LIVE with proper keys |
Max Quality | 1080p | 1080p | 720p-1080p (unstable) | 1080p |
Subs | In-app CC | SRT file | Rare | Soft subs |
Conatiner | In-app | MP4/MKV | MP4 | MP4/MKV/TS |
Adapt to DRM changes | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
I didn't rank any exact tools here because Weverse’s DRM and frequent updates mean the “best” third-party tool can change. Here's my personal take on each tool:
Tool | Summary |
Official Offline |
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Dedicated Downloader |
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Online Sites |
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yt-dlp |
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If you want to customize the Weverse videos into MP4 or MKV format, or save subtitles into external SRT files, a third-party tool is necessary. When you have the customized videos, you can save them forever.
- MK4 or MKV format: MP4 maximizes compatibility (phones, TVs, editors), and MKV can hold multiple audio/sub tracks.
- Subtitles: Digital Membership also added auto-generated subtitles for LIVEs and replays; toggled in the player. (These don’t export as files via the app.)
Legal & safety:
It's acceptable that you save the videos you've accessed for later offline viewing. It's everyone's right to have our "private copy".
But please always follow the service Terms & notices. Weverse warns against illegal streaming/infringement.
Please make sure that you download videos from the official Weverse site, instead of a pirated video site. And never, ever upload or distribute the downloads.
Third-Party Tools List: Which One Should I Use?
Don't worry if you're not familiar with third-party video downloaders in the market. I tried and reviewed the 7 selected Weverse video downloaders.
Tool 1: KeepStreams (Dedicated Downloader)
Standard | Rating |
High-Quality Support | ★★★★★ |
Stable Download | ★★★★☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★★ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★★★★ |
Fast Speed | ★★★★★ |
KeepStreams is a powerful tool for downloading videos from Weverse. It supports high-definition downloads from 1,000 streaming services, including Weverse, Johnny's Net, and more. KeepStreams is able to preserve the original video and audio quality up to 1080p/4K.
As a one-stop solution, KeepStreams can also help you to download Disney+ videos and even OnlyFans content. The most attractive features of this tool are high-quality saving, ad-free, and fast downloads.
Based on my usage, KeepStreams can download a 1-hour video in just 3 minutes. Plus, the download stability is noteworthy: it successfully downloaded 9 out of 10 videos we tested! The stability and high download success rate is rare in video downloaders
If you don't like so many supported sites and only want to download Weverse videos to watch on the go, you don't need to pick KeepStreams One ($149.99/yr). KeepStreams Video Downloader ($119.99/yr, $23.99/mo.) is a better choice for you.
To illustrate how easy to use KeepStreams, we list several steps to download Weverse videos using this tool. If you want to try the free trial to save your favorite Weverse videos in 1080p, follow them:
1. Install KeepStreams and launch it. Enter the official site of Weverse to the top bar.
2. log in to your own Weverse account to get access to the content you want to download
3. Play the video you want to download and you will find the grey download icon turns orange.
4. Click the download icon and wait for the analysis for seconds. Then customize the download settings in the window. Click on "Download Now".
5. Your videos will be done in several minutes. Go to "Downloading" to check the status.
When the download is done, you can find the Weverse downloads on your Windows PC or Mac in compatible MP4/MKV format. In this way, you can save them forever and transfer them to any device you like.
Tool 2: Video DownloadHelper (Online Site - Browser)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★★★★★ |
Stable Download | ★★☆☆☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★★ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★★★★ |
Fast Speed | ★★☆☆☆ |
Video DownloadHelper is a browser extension that works on both Chrome and Firefox. It's super easy to use. You only need to install it from the extension store of your browser and play a Weverse video. This tool will automatically detect and analyze the URL for download.
More importantly, what sets Video DownloadHelper different from other extensions is the high-quality download. Video DownloadHelper is able to 1080p, 1440p, and even 2160p videos in MKV format.
Unfortunately, the Weverse download function of this tool only works on the Firefox browser. And the download speed is very slow, especially when you want to save a long video for more than 30 minutes. It may take you one hour or longer!
Video DownloadHelper is totally free and has no ads. If you want to give it a try and save short Weverse videos, follow these steps:
- Find and install Video DownloadHelper from the extension store of your browser (Chrome or Firefox);
- Visit Weverse and play the video you want to download.
- When the extension icon turns from gray to color, click it;
- Choose the video, quality, and format you prefer and click on "Download As" or "Download & Convert to".
Tool 3: Jihosoft 4K Video Downloader (Dedicated Downloader)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★★★★★ |
Stable Download | ★★★☆☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★☆ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★★★☆ |
Fast Speed | ★★★☆☆ |
This is a useful downloader designed for desktops. Jihosoft allows you to download videos from a wide range of streaming services, including Weverse. It also supports high-quality videos of up to 4K resolution.
Batch download, rich video format support (MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.), and multi-thread downloading tech are all nice features that can improve your download experience.
But the download speed is not very satisfactory. If you're using the trial version, it may take you about 15 minutes to download a 1-hour video from Weverse, which is a waste of time and energy.
What's more, compared with the 2 Weverse video downloaders mentioned above, the free trial of Jihosoft provides fewer services. Your download quality, speed, output format, and subtitle saving are all limited.
After all, you can enjoy all the advanced services provided by KeepStreams' free version, so why choose Jihosoft instead, with so many limits? In case of that you still want to give it a try, we provide the steps below:
- Download Jihosoft on your Windows PC or Mac;
- Copy the video URL (You need to right-click the player to get the available URL for Jihosoft);
- Launch the tool and click on "+ Paste URL";
- Set your download options and click on "Download".
Tool 4: WonderFox Video Converter (Dedicated Downloader)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★★★★★ |
Stable Download | ★★★☆☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★☆ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★★★☆ |
Fast Speed | ★★★☆☆ |
WonderFox Video Converter is a one-stop tool for downloading and converting videos from 1,000+ streaming sites. It claims that it has devoted itself to video downloading for 15 years, and is able to download high-quality videos up to 8K and even 12K.
But in fact, when I downloaded WonderFox from its official site, I was directly guided to download the 4K Video Downloader program. The functions and services are also quite identical.
Here comes the question: which one is more cost-effective? The lifetime plan of WonderFox is $39.95, and the same plan of Jihosoft is $39. Since then, we recommend that you use Jihosoft instead of WonderFox.
To get more information about the usage and advanced features of WonderFox, you can refer to the No.3 Jihosoft 4K Video Downloader part above.
Tool 5: YT2Save Weverse Downloader (Online Site)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stable Download | ★★★☆☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★☆ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★☆☆☆ |
Fast Speed | ★☆☆☆☆ |
YT2SAVE is a famous online video downloader that supports downloads from numerous platforms, including Facebook, X, Weverse, etc. YT2Save offers a user-friendly interface for effortless downloads.
It's compatible with Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, and other popular web browsers. Different from other online tools, YT2Save claims to support various output formats such as MP4, WEBM, and 3GP, and resolutions ranging from 240p to 720p.
No software installation is necessary. To use this online video downloader, simply paste the target video link, pick the video quality, and click download. (You can only download 360p videos from Weverse.)
However, you can't escape from ads on YT2SAVE. The download success rate is pretty low, too. As an online video downloader, YT2SAVE fails to download videos from subscription-based platforms such as Prime Video and Netflix. But when you use it to download videos on video-sharing sites such as Facebook and Weverse, it always runs into errors:
This Page has no download links or is temporarily blocked. Please try later
What's more, since there is no built-in fast downloader to support it, you need to download Weverse videos directly through your browser, which is very time-consuming. Based on our usage, it will take 30 minutes or more to download a 1-hour video from Weverse.
Tool 6: KeepVid (Online Site)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★★★☆☆ |
Stable Download | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Easy to Use | ★★★★☆ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★☆☆☆ |
Fast Speed | ★★☆☆☆ |
This free online downloader enables users to save videos from Weverse and other websites, such as social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The highest quality can be up to 1080p.
KeepVid also allows users to download and convert videos into various formats, including MP4, AVI, MOV, and others. However, it shares the same drawbacks as YT2SAVE, even worse.
Every click on KeepVid may trigger pop-up ads. When you enter the video URL, you will get an error message or just another blank page.
According to our usage, KeepVid only downloaded 1 out of 5 videos from Weverse. And the highest quality is 720p, with a slow download speed, too. Online video downloaders are very convenient. It's true. But please don't expect what you can get from them.
Tool 7: HLSDL (YT-DLP - Tech Method)
Standard | Rating |
High-quality Support | ★★★★☆ |
Stable Download | ★★★★☆ |
Easy to Use | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Safe and No-Ads | ★★★★☆ |
Fast Speed | ★★☆☆☆ |
The last method to download Weverse videos needs certain computer skills, but it is totally free, safe, and ad-free. It works by editing the.m3u8 file.
You can find the original program on GitHub. Although it was published 6 years ago, many contributors are still updating it. If you want to try HLSDL, follow these steps:
1. Get the .m3u8 files
While watching a Weverse video, look for a way (it's easily found on the Internet) to download a file with the extension ".m3u8". This file contains the video links.
2. Edit the .m3u8 files
- Open the downloaded .m3u8 file with a text editor like Notepad.
- Each line should look like:
https://weverse-rmcnmv.akamaized.net/c/read/v2/VOD_ALPHA/weverse_2022_11_29_0/hls/7e2fd341-6fe9-11ed-bcc9-48df37269fd0-000000.ts?__gda__=1669802413_d1f855f34de1c94aebbfdb649405847a
- Move the web address (the part before
__gda__=VALUE
) to the beginning of the line.
3. Use HLSDL to download:
- Open your command prompt or terminal.
- Type the following command, replacing
"path/to/your/fixed.m3u8"
with the actual path to your edited .m3u8 file:hlsdl -o "video.mp4" "path/to/your/fixed.m3u8"
- Press Enter to start the download.
Note: The specific method to find and download the .m3u8 file might change over time. You may need to search online for the latest instructions.
Since the HLSDL method requires computer skills and related operations, it's not recommended! Unless you're a professional and want to try it.
Troubleshooting: Why Does a Weverse Downloader Attempt Fail?
If you find the tool fails to download videos from Weverse when trying the downloaders above, the reason may vary. Follow the next steps to troubleshoot:
Many failures are due to encrypted HLS; some tools need keys or won’t work at all.
✅Fix: Use the official VOD offline or learn advanced tooling—accept the risk.
Not logged in, not entitled, or geo limits.
✅Fix: Confirm you can play the video normally in-app first.
Old devices can break playback/download.
✅Fix: If you're using the official method, please ensure that you have Android ≥ 9, iOS ≥ 16. Update app if necessary.
The TV app is gone.
✅Fix: As mentioned in the beginning, Weverse discontinued its app from TV. Please use AirPlay/Chromecast.
Common with toolchains, playlists don’t finalize, or files won’t mux.
✅Fix: Wait for a reply in-app or try other tools cautiously.
Conclusion
Although Weverse has published its official download service, it's impossible to help you save videos for offline viewing in case your favorite artists quit Weverse or go on hiatus.
I reviewed 4 types of tools and introduced 7 powerful third-party downloaders above, including professional programs, browser extensions, online video downloaders, and file editing. You can pick the most suitable tool to meet your download requirements.
FAQs
Q1. How much is a Weverse Digital Membership?
A1. Based on the data from MusciBusiness Worldwide, it suggests Digital Membership tiers around $2–$4/month with perks like ad-free video and offline access, but always check in-app pricing per artist/community.
Q2. Can I officially download Weverse video?
A2. Yes—VOD via Digital Membership, 30-day app-only playback. No official offline for LIVE.
Q3. Is there a safe Weverse LIVE downloader?
A3. There’s no official one. Third-party tools exist, but some of them are unstable and might carry malware. To ensure the safety and a better download experience, try use a dedicated tool instead of an online video downloader or add-ons.
Q4. How do I download a video from Weverse in MP4 with subtitles?
A4. Although the official site supports auto-generated subs, it does not export MP4 files. Therefore, it's necessary to use advanced tools (e.g., yt-dlp/N_m3u8DL-RE) or dedicated downloaders (e.g., KeepStreams, JihoSoft) to customize the Weverse videos.
Q5. Why does my Weverse video downloader HD fail at 1080p?
A5. Often, DRM/entitlement or the title simply lacks 1080p. Check the in-app quality list first. Any tool can only help you save videos in the original quality available.
Q6. Can I screen-record Weverse LIVE?
A6. Your device may allow it, but redistribution can breach Terms. What's more, because of DRM, you can only record a black screen most time.