How to Download Crave Episodes: 2026 Offline Guide

Crave lets eligible Premium subscribers download supported episodes in its mobile app for offline viewing on a commute or trip, but the service is available only in Canada. A downloader does not grant access to Crave or change your service eligibility.

If you need to download Crave episodes, this guide explains the official Crave offline viewing rules and steps first. It then covers a desktop local-file workflow for Windows and macOS.

Official Rules: Can You Download Episodes on Crave?

Yes. Eligible Crave Premium subscribers can download supported titles in the Crave mobile app for offline viewing. Crave is available only in Canada, and a downloader does not grant access to the service. Crave's policy has four main points to check before using its official download feature.

Crave Download Limits

As of October 2026, Crave Premium downloads require a supported mobile app and eligible content. Title availability, ad-supported content, account and device limits, and TV-provider subscription restrictions can also prevent downloading. A missing download icon is an eligibility issue; a completed download that will not play requires separate playback checks.

Even with Crave Premium, official downloads remain managed inside the Crave mobile app rather than appearing as normal MP4 files. They are not designed to be exported to a laptop, USB drive, or another media player.

Can you download movies on Crave directly to your computer? No. The official download feature is limited to the Crave mobile app on iOS and Android devices. If you are using a Windows PC, a Mac, or a Smart TV browser, you can stream content online but cannot use Crave's official offline-download feature there.

Unwatched Crave downloads will stay on your mobile device for up to 30 days. However, once you start playback, you have 48 hours to finish the title. A download can also become unavailable if your subscription ends or the title leaves Crave.

Crave itself is available only in Canada, but videos downloaded while you are in Canada can be watched offline while traveling outside Canada. The same 30-day and 48-hour expiry rules still apply.

Crave Premium supports offline downloads on up to five devices. Once you reach the download-device maximum, Crave allows you to exchange those devices with up to five new download devices within a 30-day period.

How to download Crave episodes officially?

1. Open the Crave app and log in. Find the video you like.
2. Look for the Download icon next to the episode's thumbnail or the movie's title page.
3. Tap the icon to start downloading. A progress wheel will indicate the download status.
4. Once finished, navigate to the "My Cravings" section and select "My Downloads" to watch your saved videos offline. Use the download-management controls there to delete finished titles when needed.

Download Crave Episodes on PC and Mac

For a short trip with a phone or tablet, Crave's official mobile download feature is usually the simpler choice. If you need desktop local files or want to manage several episodes together, KeepStreams for M3U8 provides a separate desktop workflow. Available for Windows and macOS.

For compatible sources, KeepStreams for M3U8 supports output up to 1080p with H.264 or H.265 video in MP4 or MKV format. Available audio and subtitle options depend on the source and current compatibility, and supported ad removal is available on compatible M3U8 download workflows.

KeepStreams for M3U8

Save supported Crave videos as local MP4 or MKV files.

• Available for Windows and macOS.
• Save compatible videos in quality up to 1080p with H.264 or H.265 video.
• Audio: Select available tracks and formats. Current specifications include EAC3 5.1, AC3 5.1, AAC 2.0, and Dolby Atmos where available from the source.
• Output: MP4 or MKV.
• Handle supported advertisements on compatible workflows.
• Use scheduled new-episode downloads when supported.
• Choose available subtitles and save them embedded or as external SRT/VTT files when supported.
• Select available audio and subtitle languages.
• Batch download episodes and save available metadata.
• Free Trial: Download up to 3 full videos within 30 days from supported M3U8 sources.

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Start by downloading and installing KeepStreams, then use the following workflow with a compatible Crave source.

KeepStreams primarily uses direct-download and remux workflows; the exact processing method depends on the platform, title, and current compatibility. For standard supported workflows, it does not depend on a full-length real-time screen recording.

Open the Downloads section to view current progress and access completed video files.

Conclusion

Crave's official app is the practical choice for Premium subscribers who need eligible downloads on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. The 30-day and 48-hour viewing windows, five-device download limit, and title eligibility matter most when you are preparing for a trip.

If you need compatible local files on a Windows PC or Mac, KeepStreams for M3U8 provides a separate desktop workflow with MP4 or MKV output, batch episode management, and selectable available tracks for supported sources. Choose based on the device, viewing window, and file control you actually need.