StreamFab ZDF Downloader
Save your favorite ZDF videos in 1080p with AAC 2.0 and enjoy smooth, unrestricted offline viewing on any device.
Last Update: Jan 30, 2026
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Download ZDF videos from any supported region.
Automatically download new episodes of scheduled ZDF series.
Save videos in 1080p HD quality with AAC 2.0 audio.
Search and download directly with the built-in browser.
StreamFab: Must-Have for ZDF Binge-Watching & Archiving!
Advanced Technology
Industry’s Leading ZDF Downloader Solution
StreamFab ZDF Downloader fills the gap left by the official ZDF platform limitations. While the ZDF Mediathek app allows temporary downloads on mobile devices, most content expires within 7 days due to "Depublizierungspflicht" (depublication duty), and browser-based viewing offers no permanent download option.
With StreamFab, you can overcome these time limits and save your favorite ZDF documentaries, dramas, and shows forever on your PC for personal backup. It downloads videos in high-quality 1080p MP4 or MKV with AAC 2.0 audio. Transfer your downloads to any device—TV, tablet, or smartphone—and build a permanent offline library of German television history without worrying about content vanishing.
With StreamFab, you can overcome these time limits and save your favorite ZDF documentaries, dramas, and shows forever on your PC for personal backup. It downloads videos in high-quality 1080p MP4 or MKV with AAC 2.0 audio. Transfer your downloads to any device—TV, tablet, or smartphone—and build a permanent offline library of German television history without worrying about content vanishing.
Reliable and Verified
Reliable & Trusted by Millions of Users Worldwide
StreamFab ZDF Downloader is backed by a professional team that ensures consistent performance, unlike free online tools or open-source scripts that often break when ZDF updates its streaming protocols. We monitor platform changes around the clock to keep the downloader functional and efficient.
Once downloaded, your ZDF videos are yours to keep. They play smoothly on phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and media servers, without expiration timers or app-only playback restrictions. Whether you download a few documentaries for travel or build a long-term archive, StreamFab is designed to be a reliable companion for your ZDF collection.
Once downloaded, your ZDF videos are yours to keep. They play smoothly on phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and media servers, without expiration timers or app-only playback restrictions. Whether you download a few documentaries for travel or build a long-term archive, StreamFab is designed to be a reliable companion for your ZDF collection.
Enjoy Flexible Output with StreamFab ZDF Downloader
Excellent Downloading Quality
Download Videos from ZDF Mediathek in 1080p Resolution with AAC 2.0 Audio
ZDF programs, especially their nature documentaries and high-production movies, deserve to be seen in the best quality. StreamFab downloads videos in up to 1080p Full HD, preserving every detail from the breathtaking landscapes in "Terra X" to the subtle expressions in "Der Bergdoktor". The picture remains sharp and vibrant, perfect for big-screen viewing.
Accompanying the crystal-clear video is standard AAC 2.0 audio, which delivers rich and balanced sound. Whether it’s the dialogue in a crime thriller or the background score of a drama, the audio quality ensures an immersive viewing experience on any device, matching the visual fidelity of the original stream.
Accompanying the crystal-clear video is standard AAC 2.0 audio, which delivers rich and balanced sound. Whether it’s the dialogue in a crime thriller or the background score of a drama, the audio quality ensures an immersive viewing experience on any device, matching the visual fidelity of the original stream.
MP4/MKV Output
Support Downloading ZDF Videos as Compatible MP4 or MKV Format
MP4 is the universal standard for video compatibility, ensuring your downloaded ZDF shows play instantly on iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Smart TVs, and gaming consoles without the need for extra codecs. It solves the issue of the official app's encrypted files that cannot be moved to external storage.
Alternatively, you can choose MKV format, which is ideal for advanced users building a personal media archive. MKV supports multiple tracks and high-quality encapsulation, making it perfect for storing your collection on a NAS drive or external hard disk. Both formats allow you to move files freely and watch your favorite German TV content anywhere, anytime.
Alternatively, you can choose MKV format, which is ideal for advanced users building a personal media archive. MKV supports multiple tracks and high-quality encapsulation, making it perfect for storing your collection on a NAS drive or external hard disk. Both formats allow you to move files freely and watch your favorite German TV content anywhere, anytime.
H.264 / VP9 Codecs
Support H.264 and VP9 Video Codecs for Optimized Storage
StreamFab gives you control over your video files by supporting both H.264 and VP9 codecs. H.264 provides the widest compatibility, ensuring your videos play on virtually any device, old or new. It is the safe choice for sharing files or playing on older hardware.
VP9, on the other hand, offers superior compression efficiency, delivering the same high visual quality at a smaller file size. This is perfect for users with limited storage space who still want to maintain a high-resolution library of ZDF Mediathek content. Choose the codec that best fits your device ecosystem and storage needs.
VP9, on the other hand, offers superior compression efficiency, delivering the same high visual quality at a smaller file size. This is perfect for users with limited storage space who still want to maintain a high-resolution library of ZDF Mediathek content. Choose the codec that best fits your device ecosystem and storage needs.
Subtitle Download
Download ZDF Subtitles as SRT or Remux into the Video
Subtitles are essential not just for accessibility, but also for language learners improving their German skills. StreamFab can detect and download available subtitles from ZDF Mediathek, giving you the option to save them as separate SRT files. This allows you to load them in external players or use them for language study.
If you prefer a cleaner file management system, you can remux the subtitles directly into the MP4 or MKV video file. This ensures the subtitles are always available when you play the video on your TV or mobile device, perfectly synced and ready to toggle on or off as needed.
If you prefer a cleaner file management system, you can remux the subtitles directly into the MP4 or MKV video file. This ensures the subtitles are always available when you play the video on your TV or mobile device, perfectly synced and ready to toggle on or off as needed.
Perfect ZDF Downloading Experience You Get
Auto-Download New Episodes
Automatically download new episodes of your scheduled ZDF series as soon as they air.
Batch Download
Download multiple ZDF movies or entire series seasons simultaneously at high speed.
Select Audio & Subtitle Languages
Switch between available audio tracks and subtitle languages to match your viewing preference or language learning needs.
Remove Ads
Automatically remove ads during the downloading process to ensure a smooth, interruption-free offline viewing experience.
More Than Downloading
Save Metadata
Download media-server-friendly metadata info of ZDF videos
Downloaded ZDF videos can include metadata such as show title, episode title, season number, synopsis, and cover art. This makes it easy to build a personal German TV archive that stays tidy, consistent, and ready to browse on media-server apps like Plex or Kodi.
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Photographer1080p lessons look clean and readable, which is great for reviewing details in nature docs. Being able to pause and zoom into ZDF footage offline helps me analyze framing, and the AAC 2.0 tracks stay clear and in sync across all my devices.
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CopywriterExternal SRT subtitles are perfect for quoting key terms and learning new German vocabulary. I can switch between available subtitle languages, and the MP4 outputs play on every device I use without extra tools.
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Jacob
EditorBatch mode lets me pull whole seasons of 'Tatort' at once and keep working on other projects. Files stay organized across my NAS and media server, and long series with remuxed subtitles remain smooth and perfectly synced.
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Photographer1080p lessons look clean and readable, which is great for reviewing details in nature docs. Being able to pause and zoom into ZDF footage offline helps me analyze framing, and the AAC 2.0 tracks stay clear and in sync across all my devices.
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Alice
CopywriterExternal SRT subtitles are perfect for quoting key terms and learning new German vocabulary. I can switch between available subtitle languages, and the MP4 outputs play on every device I use without extra tools.
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Jacob
EditorBatch mode lets me pull whole seasons of 'Tatort' at once and keep working on other projects. Files stay organized across my NAS and media server, and long series with remuxed subtitles remain smooth and perfectly synced.
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Mark
Photographer1080p lessons look clean and readable, which is great for reviewing details in nature docs. Being able to pause and zoom into ZDF footage offline helps me analyze framing, and the AAC 2.0 tracks stay clear and in sync across all my devices.
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Alice
CopywriterExternal SRT subtitles are perfect for quoting key terms and learning new German vocabulary. I can switch between available subtitle languages, and the MP4 outputs play on every device I use without extra tools.
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Jacob
EditorBatch mode lets me pull whole seasons of 'Tatort' at once and keep working on other projects. Files stay organized across my NAS and media server, and long series with remuxed subtitles remain smooth and perfectly synced.
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Mark
Photographer1080p lessons look clean and readable, which is great for reviewing details in nature docs. Being able to pause and zoom into ZDF footage offline helps me analyze framing, and the AAC 2.0 tracks stay clear and in sync across all my devices.
A
Alice
CopywriterExternal SRT subtitles are perfect for quoting key terms and learning new German vocabulary. I can switch between available subtitle languages, and the MP4 outputs play on every device I use without extra tools.
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Jacob
EditorBatch mode lets me pull whole seasons of 'Tatort' at once and keep working on other projects. Files stay organized across my NAS and media server, and long series with remuxed subtitles remain smooth and perfectly synced.
Step 1. Launch the software
Open StreamFab and select the ZDF Mediathek icon from the supported websites list or simply type the ZDF URL into the built-in browser.
Step 2. Play and Configure
Play the video you want. StreamFab analyzes it and shows a download window. Choose 1080p quality, H.264/VP9 codec, subtitles, and batch options.
Step 3. Start Downloading
Click "Download Now". The video will download in the background. Once finished, enjoy your permanent offline ZDF copy on any device.
System Requirements
Windows 11/10 (32/64 bit)
Intel i3 or above
4GB of RAM or above
40GB of free hard disk space or above
Live Internet connection required