NHK Plus is one of NHK’s participating channels and is a service that allows free streaming of past NHK programs for 7 consecutive days (with some programs available for up to 2 weeks). Many people may want to save NHK Plus content in MP4 format to make up for missed programs.
In this text, we will delve into the image of NHK Plus in detail, and also explain how to reformat NHK Plus videos to MP4 format for permanent storage.
What is NHK Plus?
NHK Plus is a service that links terrestrial (General and E-TV) TV broadcasts managed by NHK with the Internet. These programs are broadcast continuously for 24 hours and rebroadcast from the NHK Broadcasting Center. In addition, within 7 days after the broadcast, you can watch the missed programs as many times as you want. After 7 days, however, viewing is no longer available.
Advantages of downloading NHK Plus in MP4 format
Many users think that by permanently storing NHK Plus videos and making them available for viewing at any time, they do not have to worry about video deletion or viewing deadline issues. For such users, we propose two ways to permanently store NHK Plus videos: by recording them or by downloading them.
In particular, downloading in MP4 format is recommended. This is because MP4 is the most versatile video format that can be played on a wide range of devices and software. Unlike formats that are limited to specific devices or require an Internet connection, MP4 can be stored and viewed on any device, and viewing is possible anytime, anywhere, with or without an Internet connection.
How to download NHK Plus videos in MP4 format
Because NHK Plus content uses a digital content theft deterrent technology called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), it is impossible to download NHK Plus content in MP4 format using an ordinary downloader. It is impossible to download NHK Plus contents in MP4 format using a normal downloader. Here we introduce a special downloader for NHK Plus.
Y2Mate NHK Plus Downloader is a professional downloader with the latest HDCP removal technology. It downloads and converts high-definition video and high-quality audio in MP4 format, allowing you to save content with up to 4K video resolution and 5.1 channel audio quality.
Its features include
H264/H265 video codec support
Storage in Full HD (1920*1080)
EAC3/AAC 5.1 surround sound support
Multilingual voice-over and SRT subtitle storage options
3 free trials available
Easy-to-use interface with multilingual support
Permanent preservation of NHK Plus available in full download mode
Task scheduling feature automates downloads
In addition, Y2Mate supports not only NHK Plus, but also U-NEXT, DMM, Amazon Video, Lemino, Netflix, etc. You can download and save 3 videos per service in MP4 format without any quality loss. Downloading and storing videos in MP4 format with no loss of quality.
How to use Y2Mate NHK Plus Downloader
We will now show you how to download NHK Plus videos to MP4 with Y2Mate.
1， Download & Install Y2Mate
2， Select and access NHK Plus
Select “NHK Plus” from “VIP Service” to return to the home screen, then connect to NHK Plus using the Y2Mate’s built-in browser. Please note, however, that there may be access restrictions for using NHK Plus from outside Japan.
3， Select the video you wish to download to MP4
After logging in to NHK Plus, select the videos and missed content according to your preference to watch or download. Please note that videos cannot be viewed without logging in.
4， After the video analysis is complete, set up downloading.
If the video plays without problems, press the “M3U8” button in the upper left corner of the internal browser to open the download settings screen. Here, use the pop-up window to select the quality, subtitles, audio, etc. that you want.
Now that you have completed all the steps, you can download NHK Plus videos in MP4 format.
Summary
If you save NHK Plus videos in MP4 format for playback or offline viewing on various devices, you can easily download them in MP4 format using the Y2Mate NHK Plus Downloader. Please take this opportunity to try it out.
