@Tiray Thanks for leading me back to this thread. As documented above, I've found a solution for that DRM problem unless one is only looking for creators or websites that don't use it.
OnlyFans videos now defaulting to DRM/streaming
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Doesn't work for OF pages with DRM. It only downloads audio and a black video screen
Well, it definitely works on J**; just successfully downloaded a second video on there.
It also works on a different site that uses some sort of DRM for those who haven't upgraded to unlock downloads.
On J**, I play the video at 1080p, click on the FetchV extension, and then select the bottom "hls.m3u8" download button shown on the list in order to download the 1080p upload. I then just wait for the whole fetching (caching and parsing) process to be completed, and I then click on the inverted green arrow in order to download the video as a regular MP4 file.
On O*, you may try selecting another one of the download items that appear when you click on the extension icon (preferably the "source.mp4" option); do not select "audio" as that will only give you audio. You should first start the stream and select the definition you want (preferably the "Original" definition). See:
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I posted an update just above. Please let me know if it works for you on JFF, OF or elsewhere. It's a browser extension that downloads videos that other extensions can't, whether there's supposedly DRM or not.
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Source mp4 file still didn't fix it. Other extensions used to do the same thing or they give me a glitchy video.
@ApolloMuc, I'm glad about this. Wasn't ready to give up on JFF yet.
Update for creators who just turned-on DRM or still have it on.
DRM ON:
@austinponce (75% PPVs--has some full solos)
@kilianophilippe
@Oliverhuntxxx (still on unfortunately)
@joey_tweek
@finnturner
DRM now OFF:
@heathenhalo (it was said he had it on, there was a free trial, and it is now off...I did not come across a DRM vid thank goodness because his OF is superhot!! I totally recommend him!!
DRM ON:
@austinponce (75% PPVs--has some full solos)
@kilianophilippe
@Oliverhuntxxx (still on unfortunately)
@joey_tweek
@finnturner
DRM now OFF:
@heathenhalo (it was said he had it on, there was a free trial, and it is now off...I did not come across a DRM vid thank goodness because his OF is superhot!! I totally recommend him!!
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I tried it out on OF and can definitely corroborate what @rikku99 said - it does not work. No matter what download choice You make, You get a black screen, and the "record" function immediately halts with an error message. Thanks for the effort though @ShaitanIblis.
Thxs ShaitanIblis, it works for me on JFF!
Well, at least FetchV currently works on JFF, even if the HTML5 video player was removed. And it means OF has quite a complex DRM system, though a good scraper will definitely bypass it. (Someone recently got me two such vids I had purchased on OF through a scraper.)
Thank you so much the FetchV works really well. I am very happy
FetchV absolutely works on JFF - thank you @ShaitanIblis
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FetchV works, very slow but it works, it's like downloading through dial up internet Will probably still cancel all my remaining subscriptions
Note: In some cases, it may be hard to download 1080p files with FetchV. If it keeps getting out of memory no matter what you do, you may need to settle for the 540p file.
@l3xd That's because the apparent DRM makes the regular MP4 file go through an encryption process. In order for you to grab it, the file must go through a fetching process (caching and parsing) so you can then download it on your own device as a regular MP4 file. A bit tedious, but it works. So far, FetchV is the only browser extension I found to be working.
Everything else (incl. CocoCut) failed. StreamFork claims to be conceived specifically for that task (download of DRM files on OF, and I guess also JFF), but it requires a $10 payment without any free trials so you can make sure it works for you.
Also... Streaming on JFF (whether at 540p or 1080p) seems to be shaky these days with that VideoJS player. Maybe it's just on my end, but I'm having a harder time steaming, and that sometimes happens on OF too.
That's the thing... They only want us to stream, not download, but streaming is sometimes near impossible because of all that DRM foolishness.
1. They don't want us to download because some models are not big name porn stars and wish to remain "anonymous" while showing their goods and doing the deed on cam for extra income. Those models want to make sure their stuff can only be seen while online on the platform. But many of them show sneak peaks on Twitter/X, Instagram, and such work is never completely anonymous. They have no idea who could subscribe to such portals...
2. They don't want us to download in order to fight piracy. Sure, but most members who download only do so for their own personal viewing (with maybe one or more partners next to them). After all, we pay monthly dollars (up to $70+) for that stuff. Of course, we would not want all of it out there for free!
Those who do make that stuff available for free on tubes, torrents and forums are usually tech-savvy and know how to use scrapers to bypass any type of DRM, no matter how sophisticated.
For this reason, I'd advise members of this forum to refrain from sharing stuff unless it is no longer commercially available (deleted scenes, etc.) or of course their own creation. Sharing commercially available stuff is used as "justification" for DRM.
I'm not quite ready to completely give up on JFF/OF, but all such issues are surely annoying. If it becomes too much of a hassle, maybe we should just stick to the studio sites (most of which allow downloads).
RawAlphaMales has a JFF/OF style, shows multiple angles of unedited scenes, there are download options (at no additional cost), and there's of course no DRM and no PPV. And MichaelLucas.com (about the same as Michael Lucas' JFF and OF) has no DRM and no PPV.
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@l3xd That's because the apparent DRM makes the regular MP4 file go through an encryption process. In order for you to grab it, the file must go through a fetching process (caching and parsing) so you can then download it on your own device as a regular MP4 file. A bit tedious, but it works. So far, FetchV is the only browser extension I found to be working.
Everything else (incl. CocoCut) failed. StreamFork claims to be conceived specifically for that task (download of DRM files on OF, and I guess also JFF), but it requires a $10 payment without any free trials so you can make sure it works for you.
Also... Streaming on JFF (whether at 540p or 1080p) seems to be shaky these days with that VideoJS player. Maybe it's just on my end, but I'm having a harder time steaming, and that sometimes happens on OF too.
That's the thing... They only want us to stream, not download, but streaming is sometimes near impossible because of all that DRM foolishness.
1. They don't want us to download because some models are not big name porn stars and wish to remain "anonymous" while showing their goods and doing the deed on cam for extra income. Those models want to make sure their stuff can only be seen while online on the platform. But many of them show sneak peaks on Twitter/X, Instagram, and such work is never completely anonymous. They have no idea who could subscribe to such portals...
2. They don't want us to download in order to fight piracy. Sure, but most members who download only do so for their own personal viewing (with maybe one or more partners next to them). After all, we pay monthly dollars (up to $70+) for that stuff. Of course, we would not want all of it out there for free!
Those who do make that stuff available for free on tubes, torrents and forums are usually tech-savvy and know how to use scrapers to bypass any type of DRM, no matter how sophisticated.
For this reason, I'd advise members of this forum to refrain from sharing stuff unless it is no longer commercially available (deleted scenes, etc.) or of course their own creation. Sharing commercially available stuff is used as "justification" for DRM.
I'm not quite ready to completely give up on JFF/OF, but all such issues are surely annoying. If it becomes too much of a hassle, maybe we should just stick to the studio sites (most of which allow downloads).
RawAlphaMales has a JFF/OF style, shows multiple angles of unedited scenes, there are download options (at no additional cost), and there's of course no DRM and no PPV. And MichaelLucas.com (about the same as Michael Lucas' JFF and OF) has no DRM and no PPV.
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I think something changed with J## today, fetchv is no longer working for me, says file/stream is encrypted
Just noticed it too. JFF is now worse than OF in that regard, but at least they do not restrict certain types of scenes (outdoors, watersports, etc.).
Well, that was short-lived... FetchV no longer seems to work on JFF... It won't even detect the stream any longer. Video DownloadHelper will download it, but... It gives a grey screen... So I guess DRM is on full force on there.
And curiously and stupidly enough, all videos on the platform seem to be in 540p only... Where the Hell are the 1080p streams? That must be a technical glitch when moving from HLS streaming to DASH, the latter of which is even more DRM-bound.
JFF was contacted regarding the 1080p issue, so I guess it'll soon be resolved... As for the rest... All I can now advise is the following options:
1. Just enjoy the site as it is without the possibility to download any video for your personal convenience. You'll only be able to stream from now on, regardless of what content creator's channel it is.
2. Unsubscribe from all channels and leave the platform, making sure to tell JFF upon every unsubscription why you are leaving. You may also send them a message through their contact form found in the Help section, and tell them what's now wrong with the platform.
3. Unleash the IT genius in you and learn to use a scraper, no matter how long it takes. If you do, you'll be able to bypass any type of DRM and download anything.
4. You may look into softwares that claim to bypass DRM, but you'll have to make sure they work for you before paying.
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I've been subscribed to this thread for a while now, ever since OF instituted its DRM, in the off-chance that the scraper I've been using stops working and I need to come to this page to find new solutions.
And I just can't help myself, I have to say it: so many of you act completely helpless. Scrapers are the easiest, most idiot-proof things in the world. sim0n00ps' scraper has worked perfectly since its inception, minor changes notwithstanding, with complete instructions on how to use it. It's been shared multiple times in this thread and yet I still see so many of you whine like distressed farm animals about how you're hoping OF and JFF turn off their DRM (they won't), instead of having the agency and willingness to learn how to do something.
And I just can't help myself, I have to say it: so many of you act completely helpless. Scrapers are the easiest, most idiot-proof things in the world. sim0n00ps' scraper has worked perfectly since its inception, minor changes notwithstanding, with complete instructions on how to use it. It's been shared multiple times in this thread and yet I still see so many of you whine like distressed farm animals about how you're hoping OF and JFF turn off their DRM (they won't), instead of having the agency and willingness to learn how to do something.
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So I’m now noticing something widespread across the Onlyfans platform that I haven’t experienced before. When I download a video from a creator it will default to 240p video resolution. And as you know, video in that resolution is almost useless. These creators don’t have DRM enabled and I’ve downloaded lots of HD quality video from these accounts in the past, so what’s going on?
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