Effective Ways to Download from KissAnime
Want to learn how to download episodes and movies from KissAnime? This article gives you two methods along with easy step-by-step instructions.
KissAnime is known for its huge anime library and user-friendly interface. As an anime fan, I was eager to download episodes and movies from KissAnime to watch anytime, anywhere without an Internet connection.
But the current KissAnime page doesn't provide a direct download button like it used to. What should I do then? After multiple tries, I found two effective ways. I share them with you here, hoping to help you avoid detours.
Way 1. Download KissAnime Video with Link
If you are downloading a general video, you can directly copy the video link in the address bar, then use a video downloader tool to parse the link and download the video. But the actual link for KissAnime is usually an M3U8 link. It uses JWPlayer as the video player and loads the video content from CDN via M3U8 format.
Part one: Extract M3U8 link from a video
1. Search for and install an extension called m3u8 Sniffer TV, in the Chrome web store.
2. Click the extension icon in the upper right corner to confirm whether m3u8 Sniffer TV is successfully installed. You can also pin it to the toolbar.
3. Open any KissAnime video and play it.
4. The extension will detect the video and pop up the M3U8 link to the video at the top of the page.
5. Just click “Copy”.
The above is the easiest and fastest way for you to get M3U8 links from KissAnime. It's worth noting that video content can be hosted by multiple servers, such as Tserver, Oserver, Mpserver, Hserver, Drserver, etc. Switching to a different server will result in a different M3U8 link for the video.
Part two: Use KissAnime downloader to save the video
The most reliable way to download videos is to use a professional video downloader program. In this part, I will recommend Cisdem Video Converter, which supports batch downloading from more than 1000 popular video sites.
In addition to KissAnime, you can download anime videos from AniWatch, HiAnime, Animefreak, 9Anime, AniWave, etc. via M3U8 links in the same way. Rest assured that Cisdem Video Converter will preserve the episodes and movies in original quality.
It is also an all-in-one program that can convert KissAnime videos to MP4, MKV, MOV, MP3 and any formats, as well as compressing/editing videos, ripping DVDs/ Blu-rays.
How to download from KissAnime with the software:
1. Head to https://www.cisdem.com/video-converter.html to download and install Cisdem Video Converter on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Open the program. Go to the download module. You need to click on the third icon at the top of the interface.
3. Paste the M3U8 link you copied from KissAnime into the text input box at the bottom. And click the “+” icon on the right to parse it.
Tip: If you want to batch parse multiple KissAnime videos, click the “+” icon on the left and enter all the M3U8 links in the pop-up text box. Then click "OK".
4. Click the "Start" button to begin downloading KissAnime videos in MP4 format.
What if I want to convert KissAnime videos to HEVC, MKV, MP3 or any format?
1. After you finish KissAnime downloads in Cisdem Video Converter, click the blue checkmark icon to quickly locate the downloaded MP4 files.
2. Click on the first icon at the top to go to the conversion module.
3. Drag and drop the downloaded KissAnime videos into it.
4. Open the format panel, choose any video or audio format you want, and then start the conversion.
Way 2. Download from KissAnime without Video Link
You can also use browser plugins to grab and download videos directly from KissAnime. I tested 10+ video downloader extensions and only a few of them can save m3u8 videos, among which FetchV is the best.
FetchV is free and does not take up any memory on your computer. Besides downloading videos, it can also record them. You can install it on Chrome, Edge, and more Chromium-based browsers.
How to use FetchV:
1. Download FetchV. Install and pin it to your browser.
2. Play a KissAnime video, the extension will detect the video immediately.
3. Click on its icon in the toolbar.
4. Click "Download" in the pop-up panel and a new tab will open to start downloading the video.
5. When it's done, click on the download icon to save it locally.
However, as a responsible writer, I must mention the shortcomings of the tool in its use:
- The speed is too slow when downloading KissAnime videos longer than 1 hour (such as movies).
- The download progress bar may freeze and stop responding.
- When switching to KissAnime's Hserver, no video is detected.
- Recorded videos may not have sound.
Can I Download Video From KissAnime Online?
Online KissAnime downloaders are also required to download the video via the M3U8 link. Some sites fail to parse the M3U8 link from KissAnime, while some sites only allow you to extract the audio file for free. So, I don't think using an online tool is a good way.
Conclusion
If you only need to download from KissAnime occasionally, you can try browser extensions such as FetchV, Video Downloader by Qooly, and HLS Downloader. They are all available for Chrome. If you desire good performance, quality, and download results, the first way is the better choice.
If the new KissAnime domain is blocked, you can search “kissanime” directly in the search engine to see if there is a new mirror site. But be careful not to use the downloaded videos for profit.
Videos from KissAnime are usually in 720p. To download anime videos in 1080p, AniWatch and 9Anime are good alternatives. The above ways can also be used for them.
