How to Transfer Hulu Videos Content to USB

From exclusive Hulu Originals to an extensive catalog of popular TV shows and movies, Hulu offers over 48 million subscribers a revolutionized way we watch entertainment content. However, as the demand for on-the-go entertainment grows, a significant challenge remains. The downloaded Hulu videos are locked into that app and tied to the device they were downloaded on. That means you can’t easily transfer Hulu videos to another device, or, say, freely move Hulu movies and shows to a USB flash drive to watch on your smart TV, or laptop, or even store them for future use.

Nevertheless,you can directly download Hulu videos in MP4 format, which is a popular video file storage format compatible with most devices, including USB drives. Once you have the Hulu video in MP4 format, you’re all set, everything else falls into place.

1. Can I Directly Export Videos from Hulu?

You cannot export videos from Hulu for offline viewing on a computer. Hulu’s download feature is a bit like a sports car with the speed limiter on. You can download your favorite shows, but only if you’re content with being locked inside the app, limited to 48 hours of viewing, and never being able to transfer anything off your device.

Key Download Limitations on Hulu:

1. For Hulu basic plan users, you need to upgrade for a "No Ads" plan to be eligible to download Hulu videos for offline viewing.
2. Shows and movies from Premium Add-ons or Live TV subscriptions are not available for download.
3. Encrypted: Hulu encrypts all contents you downloaded, which prevents you from transferring the video downloads outside of the official app.
4. Autoplay is disabled for downloaded content.
5. Number Limits: You can only download up to 25 videos at once, and a total of 10 videos per account at a time.
6. Downloads Expiration:Unwatched downloads will be stored for 30 days, but you’ll have 48 hours expiration finish if you start playback.

How to Download and Watch Hulu Videos Offline:

1. Open the Hulu application on your device.
2. From the menu bar, tap "Downloads" > "See What's Downloadable" to browse available content.
3. Tap the Download button next to a movie or TV episode you'd like to save. To view all ongoing or completed downloads, go to the "Downloads" section in the menu bar.
4. Once you've downloaded content, you can watch it offline on your supported mobile device.

2. How to Download Hulu Shows or Movies to MP4 And Transfer to USB Sticks?

Hulu only allows downloads within its app, and those downloads are subject to strict limitations. If you’re fed up with Hulu’s restrictions and you’ve decided it’s time to break free, you can do by ripping your favorite movies and TV shows from Hulu and save them into MP4s. That’s right, with a decent Hulu video downloader, you can get rid of those tedious rules and actually transfer your downloads to a USB drive.

As an All-In-One video downloader, FlixiCam StreamOne lets you simply download TV series, shows, movies, originals, anime titles, ect. from Hulu and save them in portable video files with the .mp4 extension. All details you care about are saved along with the final downloaded file, such as multilingual audio tracks and subtitles. Besides, this desktop program is regularly updated to keep up with changes to Hulu’s strong on-demand streaming library. So you can always download the latest shows as expected. By the way, you don’t need to upgrade your Hulu plan. FlixiCam StreamOne lets you download ad-free videos from the basic plan.

• Download Disney videos in MP4 or MKV.
• Keep multilingual audio tracks and subtitles.
• Support keeping 5.1 surround audio.
• Fully compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and macOS 10.15 or later.
• Regular free upgrade and update.
• No need to install any extra plugins.

Next, let's see how to download movies and TV shows on Hulu streaming service with DispCam video downloader. Please download the program first before getting started.

Tutorial: How to Download Hulu Videos to MP4 and Save to PC Locally

Tutorial: Download Shows on Hulu with FlixiCam StreamOne

Step 1. Open FlixiCam StreamOne and Select Hulu Site

Launch FlixiCam StreamOne, and you need to choose Hulu as the download site. Then log into your Hulu account to access its library.

Step 2. Personalize Hulu Download Option

Click on the Gear icon in the upper-right corner to access the General Settings window. In this step, you can choose the format, output quality, output path, and other settings to match your unique preferences and needs.

Step 3. Search for Hulu Shows and Episodes

Just enter the show's name or keywords into the search bar, and the related content will be listed. Simply click on the Hulu show you want to download, and the Download icon in the lower right corner will be activated.

Step 4. Choose File Size, Video Quality, Audio Tracks

You can select the video quality, file size, bitrate, audio tracks (including 5.1 audio), and subtitles. If you're downloading TV shows, you have the option to choose specific seasons and episodes, and then customize settings for each video in the Advanced Download window.

Step 5. Download Hulu Shows Without Ads

Simply tap the Download button to download Hulu shows or movies on your Windows or Mac computer. Once the download process finishes, go to the Library tab to watch Hulu shows offline.

3. FAQ about Downloading Hulu Videos?

1. Can I download all Hulu content?

Thousands of TV shows and movies are eligible for download, but not everything on Hulu can be downloaded. Offline downloads are exclusive to paid subscribers of Hulu's No Ads plan and have a limit of 25 downloads across five devices.

2. What format can I download Hulu videos in?

Hulu only allows downloads in a proprietary video format that can only be played on the Hulu app on supported devices. But FlixiCam StreamOne makes it possible to download and save videos in MP4, a widely compatible format.

3. Does FlixiCam StreamOne work with all Hulu plans?

Yes, FlixiCam StreamOne lets you download videos from Hulu even if you're on an ad-supported plan.

4. How many devices can I transfer the Hulu downloads?

If you download Hulu videos using FlixiCam, they are stored on your computer. You can then transfer them to multiple USB, SD cards, CDs and other external devices.