This represents an update from the first post of this thread using v3.1.0.5 (current version as I type this). In the case where an update to DRM Downloader has significantly changed its capabilities, I left the original details, and added a section for the updated ones, and noted which version is required.
Media specs of the downloaded files are gathered by using
Even with the changes, downloading from Amazon still gives me the best results for speed and A/V specs. Netflix and HBOMax are very close second place.
All downloads from Amazon, Netflix and HBOMax so far have looked and sounded the same as if I was streaming these movies in 1080p, from their original service, via my Fire TV 4k Stick or Roku Ultra.
We still have limits of video resolution (720p) or audio specs (2 channel) depending on the services. It will be interesting to watch and see if DVDFab can come up with a workaround for those services or not.
Having subscribed to Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) via Amazon Channels, I can say that downloading Paramount+ content via Amazon gives me better quality than downloading the same from Paramount+ directly (although I often have to SEARCH for Paramount+ content in Amazon, compared to using the Paramount+ module directly). Downloading the Paramount+ content via Amazon Channels DOES give me 6 Channel (aka 5.1) E-AC3 audio and higher video bitrates.
I have subscribed to Starz via Amazon Prime Channels, and download its movies via the DRM Downloader's Amazon Prime module just fine. Again, higher bit rates and E-AC3 audio. Starz movies do get a "Starz" pre-roll, and the occasional Starz logo pop up in the lower right corner of the video. The same happens when streaming/watching them via my Fire TV stick. Subscribing to other services via Amazon Prime Channels will allow you to download their content via the Amazon DRM Downloader Module. For example Showtime, etc.
After doing a random sampling of Movies and TV shows I've downloaded from these services, here are the HIGH LEVEL BASIC stats for each...
Netflix
- Highspeed = 2x playback
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = 192kb/s, 48kHz, AAC LC - 6 Channel or 2 Channel depends on Movie/Show
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Some constant bit rate, some variable bit rate. Ranges of 4000kb/s up to 9000kb/s, it depends on the Movie/Show
NOTE: Forum support staff has posted they are working on a new method for Netflix downloader. Note ETA has been given. See ->
Disney+ (v3.0.2.2 and lower)- Highspeed = 2x playback
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = 125kb/s, 48kHz, AAC LC - 2 Channel for Movies and TV
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Variable Bit Rate around 5500 kb/s. Appears to be consistent across all downloads.
Disney+ starting with v3.1.0.0- High Speed = Download without playback, up to 25MB/s download speeds reached on my 1gb cable modem... So movies download as fast as 20-30 minutes depending on network traffic. Similar to iTunes movie downloads.
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = (depends on Movie/TV show) 6 channel 256kb/s, 48kHz, E-AC-3 Dolby Digital Plus, OR 2 channel 125kb/s, 48kHz, AAC LC
- Video = 720p
- Video Bitrate = Variable bit rate (at least I haven't seen Constant Bit Rate). Ranges from 4000kb/s up to 8000kb/s, it depends on the Movie/Show
Forum Support staff is aware of the 720p limit.
HBOmax (v3.0.2.2 and lower)NOTE: DVDFab team says they know about the issues and are working on a "new way to download from HBO", but no ETA yet
- Highspeed = 2x playback
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = 125kb/s, 48kHz, AAC LC - 2 Channel for Movies and TV
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Variable Bit Rate around 5500 kb/s. Appears to be consistent across all downloads.
HBO Max starting with v3.1.0.0- High Speed = Download without playback, up to 40MB/s download speeds reached on my 1gb cable modem... So movies download as fast as 15-30 minutes depending on network traffic. Similar to iTunes movie downloads.
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = (depends on Movie/TV show) 6 channel 384kb/s, 48kHz, AC-3 Dolby Digital, OR 2 channel 384kb/s, 48kHz, AC-3 Dolby Digital
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Variable bit rate. Ranges from 7000kb/s up to 12.5Mb/s, it depends on the Movie/Show - Appears to be consistent across all downloads.
Amazon- High Speed = Download without playback, up to 32MB/s download speeds reached on my 1gb cable modem... So movies download as fast as 15-30 minutes depending on network traffic. Similar to iTunes movie downloads.
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = (depends on Movie/TV show) 6 channel 640kb/s, 48kHz, EAC3 Dolby Digital Plus, OR 2 channel 224kb/s, 48kHz, EAC3 Dolby Digital Plus
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Some constant bit rate, some variable bit rate. Ranges from 4000kb/s up to 13Mb/s, it depends on the Movie/Show
CBS All Access (v3.1.0.1 and lower)- Highspeed = 2x playback
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = 125kb/s, 48kHz, AAC LC - 2 Channel for Movies and TV
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Variable Bit Rate around 5500 kb/s - Appears to be consistent across all downloads.
Paramount+ -- Formerly CBS All Access -- (starting with v3.1.0.3 and newer)NOTE: I've only tested 1 movie, as I usually just download Paramount+ via Amazon Prime Channels
- High Speed = Download without playback, Download speeds varied between 2MB/s and up to 27MB/s on my 1gb cable modem...
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = (likely depends on Movie/TV show) 6 channel 384kb/s, 48kHz, AC-3 Dolby Digital, (Note: I expect to also see 2 channel 224kb/s, 48kHz, AAC)
- Video = 1080p
- Video Bitrate = Constant bit rate 4500kb/s. Its possible if I download more than 1 movie, I'll see other values
HULUNOTE: I've only tested 2 movies and 1 TV show as I've just started looking at Hulu.
- High Speed = Download without playback, Download speeds varied between 2MB/s and up to 27MB/s on my 1gb cable modem...
- Batch = Yes
- Audio = (depends on Movie/TV show) 6 channel 256kb/s, 48kHz, E-AC-3 Dolby Digital Plus. or 2 channel 64kb/s, 48kHz, AAC (yes 64kb/s!!! which is not very good)
- Video = 720p
- Video Bitrate = Constant bit rate. Ranges from 2000kb/s up to 3500kb/s, it depends on the Movie/Show
Apple TV+Note: I have not tested yet.
HBO NowNOTE: I do not subscribe to this service.
U-NextNOTE: I don't subscribe to this service, and I'm not sure its available in my country.