How to Download Video from Plex to Computer Free 2 Ways

Quick Tips

Plex is an ad-supported, free streaming service for everyone in the world to stream movies, TV shows, and music. You can get the Plex app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, LG, Samsung, Hisense, phones, game consoles, and more for unlimited binge watch. You don't need to create an account unless there are more needs.

Can I Download Video from Plex on Demand to Computer?

Plex provides a Plex Pass subscription ($4.99/month, $39.99/year, $119.99/life) to skip intro and credits, transcode hardware, and download. However, you cannot download on-demand videos from Plex to your computer with it. You can only download personal content from a Plex Media Server that you have access to, and only if the server admin has enabled download permissions for you.

Theoretically, you can download a movie from Plex if you are the server owner or you get permission from the shared server.

Download Plex Movies from the Media Server/Shared Library within the Plex App

📝Requirements:

• The Plex Media Server owner must enable downloads for your account.
• You need a Plex Pass subscription.
• The server must be running version 1.16.3 or newer.
• Both the server and the desktop app must be signed into a Plex account.

1. How to Download.

Right-click or long-press on an item to open the context menu and select "Download." This option is available when hovering over an item's poster, at the top right of pre-play screens, or in list view (e.g., music tracks in an album).

TV Show Downloads: When downloading a whole TV show, set subscription rules to limit the number of unplayed episodes and decide if episodes should be automatically removed after being watched.

2. Cancel or Delete a Download.

Cancel: Stop an ongoing download from the same context menu used to initiate it.

Delete: Use the red "X" next to a completed or in-progress download in the Downloads library to delete it.

3. Set Download Quality.

Go to app settings to choose the download quality for music and video.

Note: You can't change the quality during an ongoing download.

4. Manage Downloads in the Library.

Find all downloads (completed or ongoing) in the Downloads library, accessible from the app's left sidebar.

Sort Downloads: Sort items by Title, Date Downloaded, or Size on Disk.

5. Find Downloaded Files.

• Windows Location: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Plex\Plex Media Server\Sync
• macOS Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Plex/Plex Media Server/Sync/

Save Video from Plex to Computer Free with Access Using PlexRipper

PlexRipper is a free, open-source media downloader that works across multiple platforms. It scans the Plex servers you have access to and lets you download all the content, such as movies, music, subtitles, and photos, which you can then add to your own Plex server.

How to use PlexRipper to download Plex movies?

Step 1. Install Docker Desktop on Windows.

• Download Docker Desktop: Go to Docker Desktop for Windows and click "Download for Windows." Choose the stable version suitable for your Windows OS.
• Run the Installer: Locate the downloaded installer file (typically named Docker Desktop Installer.exe) and double-click it.
• Follow Setup: The installation wizard will guide you through the setup. Keep the default options, including "Install required Windows components for WSL 2."
• Enable Features: If prompted, enable Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Platform features.
• Finish Installation: Once complete, you may be asked to sign in to Docker Hub (optional). Docker Desktop will start automatically and the icon will appear in your system tray.
• Verify Installation: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the docker version to confirm the installation.

Step 2. Install PlexRipper with Docker Desktop.

•  Open Docker Desktop, use the search bar to find plexripper/plexripper.
• Select "latest" for the stable version or "dev" for the development version.
• Click the "Run" button to start the container setup.

Step 3. Configure PlexRipper.

• Name: Set the container name to "PlexRipper."
• Host Port: Use port 7000.
• Volumes
• /Config: For configuration, logs, and database.
• /Movies: For downloaded movies.
• /TvShows: For downloaded TV shows.
• /Downloads: For temporary downloads.
• Start PlexRipper: Click "Run" at the bottom of the settings window.
• Access PlexRipper: Open your browser and go to http://localhost:7000 to confirm PlexRipper is running.

Step 4. Use PlexRipper to Download Movies.

Press "NEXT" or "SKIP SETUP" on the preparation page.

Log into your Plex account and search for the movie you want to download.

You can change the download path for different videos.

Click the download button to save it and confirm the downloading. Check it under the Downloads.

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Wrapping up

In summary, while Plex does not allow direct downloads of on-demand videos to your computer, you can still download personal content from a Plex Media Server if you have the right permissions and a Plex Pass subscription. For those seeking a more versatile solution, using tools like PlexRipper can be an effective way to save media files from shared servers to your local machine.

FAQ

1. Can you download movies from Plex to watch offline?

Yes, you can download Plex movies to watch offline. If your device can directly play a file, it can be downloaded without the need for transcoding.

2. How do I download videos from the Plex app?

To start the download, select the Download icon on the screen or choose Download from the context menu. You can access the context menu by long-pressing on a library item in a grid or list view, such as music tracks in an album. For movies or individual episodes, the download will begin immediately.

3. Where does Plex save Downloads?

Plex saves all completed or in-progress downloads in the Downloads library within the app. You can access this library anytime from the left sidebar. To play downloaded content, just go to the Downloads library, locate the item and press play.