Where Will Downloaded Videos from Hotstar Be Saved

When you download videos from Disney Hotstar, they are typically saved within the app itself, not in your device's standard video or downloads folder. Hotstar, created by Novi, uses special encryption techniques to protect the content and ensure it remains inaccessible and undetectable.

Mobile Devices

On smartphones and tablets, downloaded content is stored in the Hotstar app. You can access these downloads through the app's interface. The exact location and format in which the files are saved are optimized for security and ease of access. This means the files are often stored in a protected folder that is not accessible to users directly to prevent unauthorized access and sharing.

PC or Web

If you are using a browser to download content directly, it is usually not supported. Instead, you can stream content online. Hotstar offers a secure and controlled environment for streaming, ensuring that only authenticated users can access the content. This is achieved through robust digital rights management (DRM) technologies.

Storage Location

The actual files are often stored in a data folder within the Hotstar app, with special encryption extensions that are only accessible by Hotstar. This means you cannot share these files with other apps like Shareit or Xender. The videos are stored in your phone memory or SD card, depending on your device settings. In Android, the storage location might be within the 'Android' folder, and then in the 'data' folder.

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

The technology used to protect the downloaded content from being accessed without authorization or authentication is known as Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM ensures that any type of copyrighted content remains protected from illegal distribution. In the case of Hotstar, the content is encrypted in such a way that it is not physically accessible on your device but still takes up space. This ensures that the content remains undetected and secure.

How to Access Downloaded Videos

To view the downloaded videos from the app, simply go to the downloads option from the right corner. Hotstar’s cloud services ensure that the content is available for streaming from wherever you are, as long as you have a connection. The content is managed and protected by Muvi, which provides Digital Rights Management on its platform.

For more information on managing your downloads and understanding the DRM technologies used by Hotstar, refer to the app's settings or online support documentation.