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As someone who loves watching movies and TV shows on my computer, there is a limitation frustrates me. I recently discovered an original Hulu series called Midcentury Modern that I found fascinating. I traveled to Bali last month and wanted to watch the show online while lying on the beach, but when I arrived I received an error message: "This content is not available in your region." This made me very distressed, so when I came back, I decided to find a way to watch Hulu offline on laptop and PC. Next, I will introduce it to you in detail.

how to want hulu offline on laptop and pc?

Can You Watch Hulu Offline on Laptop?

The answer is "NO!"

Hulu officially only supports offline viewing on mobile devices (you can check out the devices that support watching Hulu offline in the image below), allowing downloads through its mobile app. Unfortunately, laptops and PCs are excluded - neither the web version nor desktop apps offer offline playback due to DRM protection and platform restrictions. So if you wish to bypass the Hulu download limit to watch Hulu offline on laptop, there is no direct solution officially available at this time.

how to want hulu offline on laptop and pc: the devices that hulu support to download videos

How to Watch Hulu Offline on Laptop?

If you are a subscriber with ads, or want to save Hulu shows forever so that you can watch them offline without concerns about regional differences, time expiration, device os, etc. This part is worth your attention.

1. StreamFab Hulu Downloader

Typically, you can only watch Hulu offline on the mobile app. However, there is a professional tool called StreamFab Hulu Downloader that allows for offline viewing on laptop and PC, assisting you in performing this operation on a Mac or Windows computer.

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StreamFab Hulu Downloader

Download Hulu movies and TV shows in up to 1080P/4K quality and EAC3 5.1/AAC 2.0 audio track.

  Free Download
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Even Ad-Plan users can rip videos from Hulu for offline watching with this software, as some unofficially do not yet support offline viewing of Hulu programs. This software makes it easy to download and watch Hulu shows offline. All Hulu programs will be saved in their original lossless 1080P/4K resolution.

 Excellent features of StreamFab:
  • You can watch Hulu offline on laptop and PC in original lossless 1080P/4K (it depends on the resolution of the videos).
  • Save Hulu to MP4 or MKV format for flexible offline watching, you don't need to convert the videos' format by other tools.
  • Save subtitles and audio tracks of the language you prefer.
  • You can still watch Hulu offline even after your subscription expires.
  • You can watch Hulu offline on laptop and PC in any country and region, although Hulu doesn't support local use.
  • You can send the videos to your mobile devices, no need to install the application and download it again.
  • You can bulk download and auto download, which can help you to save time.

Tutorial of StreamFab Hulu Downloader

You can follow the steps below to watch Hulu shows offline in original 1080P/4K resolution and without any ads:

Step1
Download and Install this StreamFab Hulu Downloader from StreamFab official website, or you can click the "Free Download" button directly.
  Free Download Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
  100% Safe & Clean
  Free Download macOS 10.10 - 14.x
  100% Safe & Clean
Step2
Launch the tool, find the VIP Services on the left list, and click the Hulu icon.
how to want hulu offline on laptop and pc: step 2 of streamfab
Step3
Hulu website will be opened in the built-in browser, then please log into your own account.
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Step4
Search for the videos you want to watch offline on laptop and PC, StreamFab will analyze it in a short time.
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Step5
After analyzing, there will be a pop-up window ask you to set the format, such as resolution, subtitle, language and so on. If you want to enjoy functions like auto or bulk download, you can also set it up at this step. Finally click the "Download Now", wait for the download to complete.
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2. PlayOn Home

For users who mainly want to watch specific Hulu show clips or live programs offline on their laptop, PlayOn offers a great solution. As a professional recording tool, it lets you record on Hulu and save the content for offline viewing later.

Tutorial of PlayOn Home

Step1
Download and install the PlayOn Home on your computer.
Step2
Click the Channels and find Hulu, log into your Hulu account.
Step3
Find the show or movie you want to watch offline, just click "Record". PlayOn will start to record.
Step4
Once a recording is finished, you will get a MP4 file, you can watch Hulu offline on laptop and PC at anywhere.
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But please note that if you are a Mac user, you need to download PlayOn Cloud, the price will higher than PlayOn Home.

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FAQs

1. Can I Watch Hulu Offline Abroad?

Hulu is a geographically restricted streaming service, you cannot watch Hulu offline if Hulu detects you are outside the US. But there are 2 tips. One is to watch Hulu in airplane mode, another is to use StreamFab to download Hulu shows in MP4/MKV, which can be watched offline at any time, anywhere.

2. How to Watch Hulu Offline on My Phone?

First of all, download the Hulu application in your App Store or Google Play, log in to your account, search for the programme you want to watch offline, you can find the download icon in the menu bar, click on it and wait for the download to complete.

Conclusion

While Hulu officially restricts offline viewing to mobile devices, there are still ways to enjoy your favorite Hulu shows and movies offline on your laptop or PC permanently. If you're tired of regional restrictions, expiring downloads, or the lack of a desktop download option, StreamFab Hulu Downloader provides a reliable solution.