[Browser, chrome, smartphone compatible] Summary of how to download niconico videos!

SophiaBolton
Updated on 2023-06-30
In this article, we'll introduce you to nicovideo download. In this article, I'll show you how to download niconico videos, so you can choose the method that's easiest for you.

As a video-sharing site, Nico-dou is very popular! I'm sure you've thought to yourself, "These videos are so interesting, I want to save them and watch them on any device I want! I'm sure you've thought about it before! But you can't find the "Download" button on the official website. But you can't find the "Download" button on the official website.
In this article, I'll introduce you to the various methods.  In this article, I'll show you how to download niconico videos, so you can choose the method that's easiest for you.

Niconico videos Download Method List

  • [IOS, Android] Use the save and watch function
  • [PC] Download with browser
  • [PC, Smartphone] Download with video saving sites
  • [chrome] Download with extensions
  • [most stable] Use a downloader
  • How to convert niconico videos to mp3

You can download it on your computer and watch the video files on other devices!

1.Officially "Download" the Niconico videos: Save Viewing Function

It is not possible to download niconico videos content from the official page.
But if you become a niconico Premium member, you can use the "Save Viewing Function" on the IOS and Android versions of the video app.

What is the "Save Viewing Function" function?

The "Save Viewing" function is a function that allows you to add videos to your "Save Viewing List" in advance to save data traffic when watching them. This allows you to watch videos while out and about without worrying about the amount of data you need.
In other words, you can save videos to your mobile device beforehand, so-called "downloading," and watch the saved videos without worrying about the amount of data traffic even when WIFI is not connected.
Unfortunately, videos added to your "saved watching list" can only be watched on that mobile device. You can't watch them on your computer or TV.
Still, it might be a good way to be a premium member. You can satisfy your daily use with just your mobile device, right?

How to use the Niconico videos application and "Save Viewing" function

Let's take a look at how to use the Niconico videos app.

1.Download the Niconico videos app for your device.
Both IOS and Android versions of Niconico videos apps are compatible with the "Save Money" feature, so download the app that best suits your needs.
To download, go to https://site.nicovideo.jp/nicoapp/.

2.Launch the Niconico videos app and log in.
You can log in according to the guidance.
Please check beforehand if you are a premium member or not.

3. Access the video you want to "download
Access the page of the video you want to save through search or My List.

4.Tap the "Save and watch" button on the page.

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Swipe to find the "Save Watch" button, tap it, and add the video to the Save Watch list.
Note that you might not have enough memory (RAM) on your phone!

2.You can download it using just your computer's browser!

So, how can you be sure that you want to save the content of Niconico videos as mp4 or other files?
Actually, you don't need to use any other website or software to download Niconico videos, you can download Niconico videos videos using just your browser!
We recommend using Chrome or Firefox, but other browsers may also be able to do it, so please give it a try.

How to download Niconico with just a browser

1.Go to the page of the video you want to download.

2.Select the quality you wish to download.
Note: If the quality is set to "Auto", you will not be able to download.

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3. Right-click on the video screen and click "Switch viewing method (hls > http)".

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When hls is turned off, the "Auto" item will disappear from the picture quality settings.

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4. Click "Open System Messages" in the right-click item.

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5. Scroll to the bottom of the black window that appears and click on "The video has started loading." Copy the URL that starts with https in () written after it.

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6. Open another tab in your browser and paste the URL you just copied into the URL field. The video will then begin to play.

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7. Right click on the image and "Save Video As" and you are done!
Please note that if you close the tab of the video viewing page while downloading, it will fail.

3.Download Niconico videos using the video saving site "nicozon".

"nicozon" is a dedicated download site for saving Niconico videos.
You used to be able to download videos by simply copying and pasting the URL of the video. Still, due to a change in Niconico videos's specifications, you can no longer save videos the way you used to.
However, I was able to save the video using a bookmarklet to deal with the change. This method is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS and with iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, and FireHD.

How to download Niconico videos using "nicozon".

1. Go to the nicozon website.
Go to https://www.nicozon.net/.

2. Search for the video you want to download by keyword, tag, or URL.

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3. Scroll down to the video page and click "Save Video".

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4. Convert bookmarks to mp4 files in the displayed Paige.
See here for how to save in bookmarks: https://www.nicozon.net/howto_bookmarklet.html
Now I can't download just the URL, which is a bit of a hassle.
I can't extract the audio from the video on nikozon, but that site has an mp4 to mp3 converter. Check it out if you need it.

4.Download Niconico videos with chrome extension

There are chrome extensions for everything, and they are instrumental. Naturally, there is a chrome extension that can download Niconico videos.
It's called "Awesome Niconico Downloader."
URL: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/awesome-niconico-download/jefkdjjbbmlokldmpehimfdefdcklagj

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For more information on how to use the chrome extension, please see here: chrome extension
https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769
This extension is also available for download on other sites, so use it if you need it.

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5.Downloading niconico videos using Download Soft

Due to recent changes in video sites, you may not download Niconico videos using nikozon or chrome extensions. The free Sakyuu is no longer being developed and is now available at .......
Don't worry, as long as you use a stable downloader, you can download your favorite videos!
Let's take a look at some downloaders.

Download Soft: Y2mate downloader

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Y2mate Downloader allows you to download videos from many different sites. Of course, Niconico videos is one of them.

How to download Niconico videos with Y2mate Downloader

1.Download Y2mate Downloader and launch it.
Y2mate's official website: https://y2mate.ch/

2. Click "Explore" on the left, and copy and paste the URL of the video page you want to download directly into the URL field.

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3. Click "Go" and then click the download button in the upper left corner of the video page.

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4. Select the quality you want in the options and click "Download".
(You can also download just the audio as mp3).

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5. Check the "Downloading" item on the left for the video you are downloading.

Extra: How to convert Niconico's audio and sound files to mp3 only

If it's a video of a song, you want to download the audio only! Here's how to do it.

1. when you use "nikozon" to download Niconico videos

You can't extract just the video's audio with nikozon, but there is an mp4 to mp3 conversion feature on that site.
Check out the bottom of https://www.nicozon.net/downloader.html!

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2. When using a downloader to download Niconico videos

When you are using Y2mate downloader, you can download only the audio. Try it if you need.

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