How to Download Hulu Episodes on Laptop, Mac, iPhone or iPad, and Android

Downloading Hulu episodes for offline viewing is limited unless you use the Hulu No Ads plan or the Hulu + Live TV No Ads plan. If you try to screen record a Hulu show, you will only capture a black screen. This happens because Hulu protects its content through DRM. Below, you will find clear steps to download Hulu episodes on different devices.

Why Screen Recording Hulu Shows a Black Screen

Hulu uses Digital Rights Management to protect all video streams. When you start a screen recording, the DRM system blocks the video output. The recorder then captures a black screen instead of the episode.

A simple workaround is to turn off hardware acceleration in your browser. This change forces the browser to use your processor instead of your graphics card for video playback. After this, most screen recording tools can capture the video without DRM interference.

How to Download Hulu Episodes on a Laptop

Hulu does not support direct downloads on Windows laptops the way it does on mobile devices. Bandicam works best for downloading Hulu episodes on a laptop. Before recording, turn off hardware acceleration to avoid black screen issues.

Steps to Download Hulu Episodes on a Laptop

Step 1. Turn Off Hardware Acceleration

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and enter edge://settings/system
2. Find the option "Use graphics acceleration when available"
3. Uncheck it and restart Edge

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and enter chrome://settings/system
2. Locate "Use graphics acceleration when available"
3. Disable it and restart Chrome

Firefox

1. Open Firefox settings and go to General
2. Uncheck "Use recommended performance settings"
3. Uncheck "Use hardware acceleration when available"
4. Restart Firefox

Step 2. Download and install Bandicam.

Step 3. Launch Bandicam before opening Hulu in your browser. This lowers the chance of black screen errors.

Step 4. Select the Rectangle on a screen mode in Bandicam. Draw the frame around the Hulu video.

Step 5. Press the REC button and play the episode in your browser.

Step 6. Press Stop when you finish. You can then view, edit, or move the saved file.

How to Download Hulu Episodes on Mac

Regular screen recorders on Mac do not work well with Hulu because of DRM restrictions. TunesBank Hulu Video Downloader is the most effective option. It lets you download Hulu content in MP4 or MKV format with 1080p quality and 5.1 audio.

Steps to Download Hulu Episodes on Mac

Step 1. Install TunesBank Hulu Video Downloader. Open it and log into your Hulu account.

Step 2. Choose your country and user profile.

Step 3. Search for a show or paste the Hulu video URL.

Step 4. Open settings and choose the output format, video quality, codec, audio language, and subtitle type.

Step 5. Click Download next to the episode or movie.

Step 6. Go to History or open the folder icon to find your downloaded files. You can watch them offline in VLC, QuickTime, or any other player.

How to Download Hulu Episodes on iPhone or iPad

You can download Hulu episodes directly through the Hulu app on iPhone or iPad if you use the Hulu No Ads plan or the Hulu + Live TV No Ads plan. Ad supported plans do not allow downloads.

Steps to Download Hulu Episodes on iPhone or iPad

Step 1. Open the Hulu app and log in.

Step 2. Tap the Downloads tab at the bottom. This is where your offline videos will appear.

Step 3. Search for content and apply the Downloadable filter to view eligible titles.

Step 4. Tap the download icon next to each episode.

Step 5. Wait for the checkmark to appear after the download completes.

Step 6. Open the Downloads tab any time to watch episodes offline.

How to Download Hulu Episodes on Android

Android users can also download Hulu episodes from the official app if they use a No Ads plan. Downloads do not work on ad supported plans.

Steps to Download Hulu Episodes on Android

Step 1. Open the Hulu app and log in.

Step 2. Search or browse and apply the Downloadable filter.

Step 3. Tap the download icon on movie pages or next to each episode in a series.

Step 4. Track progress in the Downloads tab.

Step 5. Watch episodes offline directly in the app.

Important Notes for iPhone, iPad, and Android Users

• You can download up to 25 episodes at a time
• Downloads can be used on up to 5 supported mobile devices
• All downloaded content expires after 30 days
• Once you start watching, you have 48 hours to finish