[Official Guide] How to Use StreamFab | 2025 Update

Introduction

In a world where streaming services are practically everywhere, there are still those moments when we wish we could just hit “pause” on the internet. Picture this: you're on a long flight, stuck in the middle of nowhere with zero Wi-Fi, or you're trying to save some precious data while watching your favorite show. At times like these, wouldn't it be nice to have your entire movie collection, ready to go, offline?

Well, that’s where StreamFab comes in. After the game-changing CDM update in December 2023, StreamFab became the first to offer you a simple way to save the latest episodes and films from OTT platforms for personal offline viewing during your valid subscription. It’s not just any downloader – StreamFab is like your personal backstage pass to save high-quality music (up to 320 kbps) and videos (up to 8K resolution) for offline playback. Yes, you read that right. 8K. We’re not kidding here.

For important information on lawful personal use and backup practices, please see our streamfab copyright and usage guidelines.

StreamFab has two PC versions for Windows and macOS respectively, a mobile app for Android and a browser extension for Firefox and Chrome. The PC versions include 15 basic modules that can be purchased separately. But by installing the PC versions on your computer, all modules will be installed in one go. 

Next we'll introduce the StreamFab download process, here's a brief flowchart for you.

1. Download and Installation

1.1 Download StreamFab

To download and install StreamFab onto your computer, visit the StreamFab website or the Download Center to download either the online installer program or the offline installer, and then manually perform the installation prompts to complete the installation procedures, or you can just click the button below, here provided two ways respectively for Win and Mac. You can also get StreamFab with a cheaper price through special offers available on the website.

1.2 Install StreamFab

Step 1 — Get the downloader from StreamFab official site. Double-click to run the Online Installer and “Quick Install”;

Step 2 — Give it a few seconds to gather required download information;

Step 3 — The Online Installer now starts to download the installation components;

Step 4 — Required components downloaded, the installation process now starts. Wait as it proceeds.

Step 5 — Installation procedures complete. You’re ready to download videos!

2. Authorize/Deauthorize StreamFab

StreamFab uses the online verification method for authorization. To remind you: authorizing StreamFab requires a live internet connection, so check your Firewall or anti-virus software settings to make sure they do not block StreamFab from accessing the internet. Besides, before authorization, make sure you are already a member at DVDFab Member Center; otherwise, go Create an Account first.

Step 1 Upon StreamFab startup, click on My Account on the bottom left of the main interface, and then click the “Sign In” button to pop up the login window.

Step 2 Enter your e-mail and password that just registered at StreamFab Member Center, and then click the "Login" button to proceed.

Step 3 If the information you entered is correct, you shall see all the “Device Authorized” window pops up next. Then you can dismiss the window by clicking the OK button.

Step 4 If you want to know the licenses you have or don't have yet now, click the "My Licenses" tab from the My Account button.

Step 5 To deauthorize StreamFab on your current PC, click the log out icon from the hamburger dropdown menu; Enter your password, and then click the "Deauthorize" button to proceed. You can also deauthorize all current PCs at once at the Member Center.

3. Update StreamFab

There are two basic ways to update StreamFab to the latest version, one is through the live update feature, and the other is to manually download the latest installer which is always available at the product page and Download Center of DVDFab official website.

3.1 Old-Fashioned Update

For users preferring an old-fashioned way of making an update, simply visit the StreamFab website or the Download Center to download either the installer program or the offline installer, and then manually perform the installation prompts to complete the installation procedures.

3.2 Live Update

Live update can be only realized from inside the program itself, which means only users already installed StreamFab can use this method to keep their installed versions up-to-date. To do that, follow the steps below:

Step 1 click on My Account on the bottom left of the main interface, and then click Check for Update;

Step 2 Once a newer version is detected, click the Update button to download the update package, and wait for the download to complete;

Note that, due to network reasons, the Live Update might occasionally fail to detect the new version. When this occurs, users can also use the traditional way to make the update.

4. Hamburger Dropdown Menu

The My Account Menu on the bottom left of the main interface.

My License: This tab opens the License Info panel where you check your license status for the downloader modules you’ve purchased. (See Part3)

Settings: This tab opens the Settings panel.

Forum: This tab leads you to DVDFab Official Forum, where you can join the community, discuss the products, post your questions to seek help from others, etc.

Online Help: This tab takes you to the FAQs page of StreamFab.

Feedback: Click this tab if you encounter a problem or want to send us your feedback.

Check for Update: Click this tab if you want to see if there is a new version available. (See Part4)

Open Log Folder: This tab directs you to the location where you can find the log files of StreamFab.

About: This tab opens the window where you can find the version info, access our official website, etc.

5. Settings Panel

To open the Settings panel, click the Settings tab from the My Account Menu mentioned above in Chapter 4.

5.1 General

Language: Select the UI display language you want here.

What do when close window: Choose what you want to do when closing the main interface if the downloader, you have three options to go, Ask me each time, Exit the program, or Minimize to systray.

Log Directory: The default path where the log files are stored on your computer hard disk drive.

Output Directory: The default path where all the downloaded video files are stored on your computer hard disk drive. You can change it anytime when necessary. 

Temp Directory: The default path where all the temporary files are stored on your computer hard disk drive. You can change it anytime when necessary.

5.2 YouTube Websites

Settings under this page are related to paid YouTube Websites.

Subtitle Language: Choose the subtitle language per your need.

Video Resolution for Scheduled Channels: Set the default video resolution for the channels that you scheduled.

Download New Released Videos at: Set the specific time of the new released video to download.

5.3 VIP Services

You can set the Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Europe regions here. The default video format, codec, resolutions, subtitles, and audio language can also be modified in this section.

5.4 Proxy

The Proxy setting lets StreamFab route its network traffic through a proxy server, so it can change the apparent IP/location and potentially improve access or connectivity when needed.

5.5 Media Library

If you’ve installed PlayerFab on your computer, you can make the downloader to automatically import the downloaded streaming videos into the movie library of PlayerFab, for easier media management and playback.

5.6 Post Processing

Post Processing adds optional actions you can run after a download finishes, such as Burn to Disc (DVDFab) or Enhance Quality (UniFab). To use these features, you need to install the corresponding DVDFab/UniFab components first.

6. Main Interface

Upon launching StreamFab, you will be brought to the Main Interface, to be more specific, to the Homepage of the inbuilt. At the left Navigation Pane, you can see YouTube, VIP Services, Live Streaming, Adult Services, other DVDFab Products, Discover, and your Library including Downloading and Downloaded task queue and Scheduled.

Paste URL: If you’re already watching a video with your own web browser, then you can simply copy the video URL and then click this button to download the video you’re watching.

On the Homepage of the inbuilt browser, you can directly search your wanted videos from YouTube using the Search Box on the top, visit the Popular Sites, or browse through all the supported music & video hosting websites using the Alphabetical Table, scroll down the slider on the right to see more websites.

VIP Services: This is the place you should go if you want to save paid streaming contents (including TV Shows and Movies) you can already watch on Netflix, Disney+, HBO MAX, HBO NOW, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, EPSN and other subscriber-only streaming services for offline viewing during your valid subscription.

DVDFab Products: This section gives you the easier access to all the information about the other products from the DVDFab software family. In case you are interested in any of them, just click it from here and you will be taken the product page of that specific product for the detailed information.

Downloads: All your current downloading tasks will be listed here, you can come back and check the real-time download status anytime you want. You have the option to Pause All and Start All (Resume) downloads, or Delete All of them, too.

Downloaded: All of the videos you have finished to download are here

Scheduled: StreamFab allows users to automatically download new videos from the YouTube Channels and VIP streaming services they subscribed to, based on their customized schedules, daily and weekly.

7. Download Non-Paid Online Music & Videos

StreamFab allows users to download music and videos from over 1000 websites. The downloaded music files (by the YouTube to MP3 module) will be stored in MP3 format, with varying quality levels ranging from 128 kbps to 320 kbps. The downloaded videos (by the Video Downloader module) will be save in MP4 format, and the video quality can also vary from 144p all the way up to 8K UHD.

7.1 Paste the Video URL to Download

This way is usually used when you want to download the video you’re currently watching in your own web browser. In this case, you just need to copy the video URL from your browser’s address bar. At the next window, select Video at the Format selection box, choose a video quality at the Quality selection box, then hit the Download button to start the download.

7.2 Use the Inbuilt Browser to Download

It is also very convenient to download videos using the built-in web browser.

Step 1: Install StreamFab first and launch it. Choose your target website either from the Frequently Used Websites, Popular Sites or the Alphabetical Table that lists all the supported websites. 

Step 2: Then, search your target video by entering the keywords into the search box like you usually do on your own browser.

Step 3: Next, from the search results, pick out the one and play it by directly clicking on its thumbnail picture. When the video/movie/music starts to play back, then it will automatically start to download.

Step 4: Now this is the time when you decide to download the video as video or as pure music. According to your need, choose between the Music and Video tab, and choose your wanted music/video quality as you wish. Click the Download button at bottom of this window to start downloading the music/video.

To check the real-time download progress, click the Downloading tab at the left navigation pane. When the download completes, you should be able locate the downloaded music/videos at Downloaded.

9.1 Playback the video directly

You can playback the video directly in StreamFab using PlayerFab using the triangle button. 

9.2 Enhance Quality

You can click the button to enhance video quality with UniFab.

9.3 Burn the video to disc

You can click the button to directly burn the video to a blank disc with DVDFab Creator module.

10. FAQ

Do I need an active subscription to download videos from VIP streaming services?

Yes. StreamFab is designed for personal offline viewing of content you have lawful access to, which typically requires a valid, active subscription for the supported VIP services.

What is the Proxy setting used for, and when should I enable it?

Proxy routes StreamFab’s network traffic through a proxy server, which may help with connectivity or region-dependent access in certain network environments. Use it only if you understand your network setup and always follow the service’s terms and local regulations.

What does Post Processing do, and why does it ask me to install DVDFab/UniFab?

Post Processing adds optional actions after a download finishes—such as Burn to Disc (powered by DVDFab) or Enhance Quality (powered by UniFab). To use these features, you must install the corresponding DVDFab/UniFab components first.

11. Conclusion

With StreamFab, you can conveniently save supported music and videos for offline playback—ideal for travel, limited connectivity, or reducing data usage—while choosing the quality settings that best fit your device and storage. From flexible resolution/audio options to batch downloads and scheduling, StreamFab streamlines the download process across multiple platforms in one place.

Remember: StreamFab is intended for personal backup and offline viewing of content you can legally access. Always comply with the terms of your streaming service and applicable laws, and avoid any unauthorized sharing or commercial use.

12. Update of This User Guide

DVDFab Software Inc. reserves all the rights to update, and change this User Guide per special needs without notice to users, and customers.

StreamFab is intended only to help you create personal backups and offline copies of streaming content you have lawful access to. Commercial use or illegal distribution of any saved content is strictly prohibited.