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Capture Any Video Online: Introducing CleverGet Recorder

Want a free recorder? This is for you.

By Patrick Jr.Published 8 months ago 3 min read

Why You Need CleverGet Recorder

In today's streaming universe, content surrounds us—but access does not always follow. From missing episodes and live events to subscription caps and network blackouts, your freedom to watch what you want, when you want to, can be abruptly cut off.

That is where CleverGet Recorder comes in.

No Internet? No Problem.

Traveling offline? Record your own programs ahead of time so you're never left without something to watch.

Avoid Expired Content

A majority of streaming services recycle through their libraries every month. CleverGet enables you to preserve what matters to you—before it is gone.

Break Through Playback Limitations

Certain services restrict offline saving to mobile apps or for the duration a saved file is playable. Saves with CleverGet are yours to keep forever.

Review & Replay with Convenience

Whether it's a lecture, tutorial, or webinar, record once and playback as frequently as you desire, even in slo-mo.

Build Your Own Offline Library

From movies to music concerts, build a personal library of high-quality media in MP4 or MKV—on your terms, whenever, wherever.

Put simply, CleverGet Recorder gives you control over how, when, and where you enjoy your digital media, not at the discretion of the streaming website.

What is CleverGet Recorder?

CleverGet Recorder is a 100% free streaming video recording software developed by Leawo that enables you to capture online videos, like DRM-protected content, from almost any website. Whether on-demand movies, TV series, or live streams, it captures them smoothly in MP4 or MKV format without loss of quality, even up to 4K 60FPS

Available in both Windows (7–11) and macOS, this application offers a simple yet effective way to download streaming media offline.

Core Features

Universal Stream Recording

Capture from YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon, Facebook Live, and others—including DRM-protected streams.

Ultra High-Definition Output

Save in original quality or upscale to 4K resolution at 60FPS with audio-video fidelity preserved in MP4/MKV formats.

Speed Controls

On-demand content can be recorded at 1X to 5X speed, which really boosts offline capture. (live streams can only be recorded at 1X)

Ad-Skipping Mode (Beta)

Automatically skip ads by setting ad-filter preferences for different streaming sites, recording smoothly.

Scheduler & Auto Stop

Set recording time using a timer, and CleverGet will automatically start/stop recording—great if you're not sitting in front of the screen

Smart Recording Tools

Automatically detect playback area, bypassing UI pop-ups

Auto-capture metadata (duration, format, title)

In-app browser for simplicity of recording within the app

System Compatibility & Requirements

OS Support: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (64-bit), and macOS

Minimum Specs: 1 GHz CPU; 512 MB RAM (1 GB+ recommended); 5 GB disk space

GPU: NVIDIA CUDA, Intel QuickSync & AMD APP support to improve recording and encoding performance.

How to Use It

  1. Save & install the app.
  2. In Settings → Record, choose format, resolution, speed, frame/audio rate, channels, GPU encoder, and output folder.
  3. Open a video via the built-in browser.
  4. Press the REC icon to invoke the recording toolbar.
  5. Tune ad-skipping and scheduler if needed, then press record.
  6. Recording automatically stops at scheduled time or at the end of the video.
  7. Recorded MP4/MKV files are saved with metadata into your library.

Full instructions in user guide.

Why It's Special

  • DRM compatibility for websites that tend to block recording software
  • Time-saving capture without sacrificing quality
  • Ad-filter & scheduler give a hands-off experience
  • Runs capture jobs quietly using GPU acceleration
  • All-in-one recorder with minimal UI—ideal for light or power users

Legal Use Notice: For Personal Viewing Only

While CleverGet Recorder is a strong method for recording streaming material, remember that all such recordings are exclusively for personal use only.

Do not redistribute recorded content.

Do not put online on public websites or share for profit-making activities.

Do not use recordings for profit or public broadcasting.

Capturing streaming content is against their terms of service if abused. CleverGet is only for personal offline viewing—for example, watching your favorite TV programs on vacation, repeating learning videos later, or recording live events you streamed online.

You can use all the functions of CleverGet and still be on the right side of content ownership and copyright law by using it sensibly.

Final Thoughts

Whether you need to store favorite programs, livestreams or DRM-protected content, CleverGet Recorder is a classy, effective, and free way of doing so—held back only by trial-version restrictions which can be quickly overcome with an upgrade. It strikes a first-rate balance between power, useability, and performance. Thoroughly worth it for anyone who wants to access streaming media offline.

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Patrick Jr.

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