If you want to download TF1 videos for offline viewing, start with the device and output you actually need. TF1+ Premium supports official offline downloads for selected programs on supported phones and tablets, KeepStreams for MPD provides a separate Windows and macOS local-file workflow, and free tools such as Captvty or browser extensions fit more occasional use cases.
The official TF1+ app is the simplest route when Premium offline viewing and a supported mobile device meet your needs. A desktop workflow is more relevant when you specifically need a local MP4 or MKV file, subtitles, batch handling, or transfer to another device.
Quick Guide:
TF1+ Premium offers official offline downloads for selected programs on supported mobile devices, while desktop and free-tool routes serve different local-file needs.
- Start with TF1+: check account access, supported territories, Premium benefits, and official mobile downloads in Section 1.
- Compare three TF1 downloader routes: TF1+ Premium, KeepStreams for MPD, and free alternatives in Section 2.
- Troubleshoot TF1 downloads: detection, sign-in, scheduled downloads, and usage limits are covered in the FAQ section.
What is TF1+?
TF1+ is TF1 Group's streaming platform for live channels, replays, films, series, news, and sports. It replaced MYTF1 on January 8, 2024, while bringing the group's channels and on-demand catalog into one service.
The platform works across phones, tablets, computers, and supported televisions. Its free and Premium tiers do not offer the same advertising, playback, casting, or offline options.
Where Can I Watch TF1+?
For readers checking TF1+ from the US, TF1+ is not offered as a full domestic service. TF1's current territories include France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Algeria, Tunisia, and multiple francophone sub-Saharan markets. Outside supported territories, content availability is not guaranteed, the TF1+ app may not be offered through the local app store, and TF1+ Premium access can be restricted.
A connection tool does not grant rights to a title that the account cannot play. Saving a local file also does not expand the account's catalog rights or turn an unsupported territory into an official TF1+ market.
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TF1+ availability depends on the territory, account rights, and content licensing. Outside supported territories, some programs may be unavailable and TF1+ Premium access can be restricted even when you already have a TF1 account.
Is TF1+ Free?
TF1+ offers free, ad-supported viewing, while TF1+ Premium adds additional playback benefits. The feature that matters for this guide is official offline viewing for selected programs in the TF1+ mobile app.
- Selected programs can be downloaded in the mobile app for offline viewing.
- Premium includes ad-free viewing for eligible content.
- Premium includes improved HD playback and casting on supported content and devices.
- Some programs and episodes receive earlier or expanded access.
A TF1+ Premium download remains inside the app. It is not a standard MP4 or MKV file that you can move into a desktop folder or personal media server.
Method 1: TF1+ Premium Mobile Downloads
With TF1+ Premium, selected programs can be downloaded in the TF1+ app on supported smartphones and tablets for offline viewing. Open an eligible title in the app, use its download control, and play the saved program from the app's offline area.
This official option is the simplest first choice when mobile playback meets your needs. The download remains inside the app rather than becoming an exportable TF1 MP4 file.
TF1+ controls protected playback through its service and content-rights system. Third-party download or recording compatibility can also change when TF1+ updates its playback or authorization process, so support should be checked for the specific title and current tool version. For background on content protection, see what DRM means.
TF1 Video Downloader Options for Offline Viewing
TF1 viewers have three practical routes: official Premium downloads for selected mobile programs, a Windows or Mac workflow for supported local files, and free desktop or browser tools for occasional compatible replays. No single route covers every device, title, and output requirement.
| Route | Best fit | Device | Output | Key limit |
| 1. TF1+ Premium | Selected mobile programs | Supported phone or tablet | In-app offline copy | Not an exportable MP4 |
| 2. KeepStreams for MPD | Desktop local-file workflow | Windows and macOS | MP4 or MKV | TF1+ compatibility varies by replay and source |
| 3. Free tools: Captvty | Free replay workflow | Windows, macOS, Linux (Captvty 3 beta) | Desktop file | Beta and site compatibility can change |
| 4. Free tools: Browser extensions | Occasional compatible clips | Web browser | Tool-dependent | Advanced-stream limits and detection vary |
The practical split is straightforward. Official TF1+ downloads offer the least friction on supported mobile devices, while a desktop workflow gives you more control over local files. Free tools can be useful for occasional compatible replays, but their TF1+ detection and feature limits require more checking.
Screen recording is another fallback, but it works in real time and protected playback can affect the captured result. A two-hour program also requires roughly two hours of recording time.
Method 2: KeepStreams for TF1 Replays
KeepStreams for MPD provides a separate desktop workflow for supported TF1+ replays and other compatible MPD video sources. It does not expand the TF1+ catalog or change the account's access rights.
This route fits users who specifically need an MP4 or MKV file, selectable tracks, batch handling, or scheduled downloads rather than an app-managed mobile copy.
For a TF1 replay download, sign in through the built-in browser and choose a title your account can play. KeepStreams then presents the output options currently available for that replay, so TF1 download quality depends on the title, source, and current compatibility.
Keep service rules separate: a CANAL+ download workflow has different account and catalog limits from TF1+.
The five-step flow below keeps installation, sign-in, analysis, output selection, and progress in one desktop process.
Step1
Download and install KeepStreams from the official product page, then launch the desktop application.
Step2
Open the built-in browser, enter the TF1+ URL, and sign in to your TF1+ account.
Use an account that is authorized to play the selected replay.
Step3
Play the TF1+ replay and wait for analysis; if it does not start automatically, click the orange Download button.
Step4
Choose the available video format, resolution, audio, and subtitles, then click Download Now.
Step5
Open Downloads to view current progress, download speed, and completed video files.
If the analysis window does not appear, install the current build and retry a title your account can play. If the problem follows a TF1+ platform change, check the current update history or troubleshooting guidance before changing unrelated output settings.
If you also organize U.S. subscription libraries, keep each service path separate; the AMC offline workflow follows its own access and catalog rules.
Method 3: Free TF1 Download Alternatives
Free TF1 download alternatives can fit occasional compatible replays when you do not need the same batch, scheduled-download, or managed-track workflow as a dedicated desktop downloader. Their current TF1+ support should be tested with the actual replay you need.
Captvty
Captvty is a free, donation-supported replay tool. As of September 2026, Captvty 3 is still in beta and provides builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Because Captvty 3 is still a beta release, site availability and replay compatibility can change between builds. Test the specific TF1+ replay you need before relying on it for a larger queue.
Online Video Downloaders and Browser Extensions
A TF1 online downloader avoids a standalone desktop installation, while Video DownloadHelper works as an active browser extension. These tools are better suited to occasional compatible clips than to a repeatable replay queue with managed subtitles or batch downloads.
Video DownloadHelper remains active in 2026. Its free plan allows ordinary non-advanced downloads without a usage cap, while advanced HLS, DASH, or MPD downloads start with 3 free uses and then allow 1 additional advanced download every 2 hours. TF1+ detection still depends on the specific replay and current site compatibility.
Detection can stop when TF1+ changes its playback or authorization process, and output choices differ by tool. If a replay produces no usable download option, first confirm that the title still plays normally in TF1+ and that the tool itself is current.
Browser tools are the lightest route, but their TF1+ compatibility is less predictable than an official mobile download or a maintained desktop workflow.
TF1 download problems usually start with detection, sign-in, automation, or authorization. These answers cover the next check for each case.
FAQs
Q1. Why does a TF1 video downloader stop detecting a replay?
A TF1+ playback or authorization change can interrupt analysis until the downloader is updated. Install the current KeepStreams for MPD build, confirm that the replay still plays with your account, and use the update history or troubleshooting guidance if the options window still does not appear.
Q2. Do TF1 download methods support Google or Apple sign-in?
Sign-in support varies by workflow. Do not assume that every embedded browser or third-party downloader supports the same Google, Apple, Facebook, or TF1 account flow as the official TF1+ app. If authentication cannot be completed, use the sign-in method currently supported by that tool or return to the official TF1+ app.
Q3. Can a TF1 downloader save newly released replay episodes automatically?
KeepStreams for MPD includes scheduled episode downloads on supported services. Sign in to an account that can access the series and use the schedule option when it is available for that source.
Q4. What limits apply when saving TF1+ videos for offline use?
Use local-file workflows only with content you are authorized to access for personal offline viewing where permitted. Do not redistribute saved copies, and follow applicable law and TF1+ terms. The exact rights depend on the title, account, territory, and intended use.
Conclusion
Use TF1+ Premium when an eligible program and a supported phone or tablet meet your offline needs. Choose a desktop workflow when you specifically need a local MP4 or MKV file. Free tools such as Captvty or Video DownloadHelper are lighter alternatives for occasional compatible replays, but their current TF1+ support and usage limits should be checked first.
For a supported local-file workflow, KeepStreams for MPD can save compatible TF1+ replays as MP4 or MKV files with available quality up to 1080p, selectable tracks, and batch handling. Its 30-day free trial lets you test up to 3 full-length MPD videos before purchase.
The same account-first principle applies to a separate STARZ offline workflow: access rights come first, and the local-file step comes after.
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NOTE: TF1+ is a service of Groupe TF1. KeepStreams operates independently and is not sponsored by or affiliated with TF1+.
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