THEOplayer offers a dedicated Offline API. This does not return a URL string to the user; instead, it downloads the encrypted segments to the device's local storage.
Logic Flow:
Retrieving the Offline "Link":
When playing offline content, the src is technically a local path or a special protocol (e.g., offline://stream_id). Developers should not attempt to extract a direct link for sharing from offline content, as the files are often encrypted and useless outside the player's DRM session. theoplayer video download link
THEOplayer implements multiple layers of protection that make traditional “right-click save” impossible:
Some enterprise clients embed a custom button. Check the UI: THEOplayer offers a dedicated Offline API
If the requirement is to capture the actual .ts (HLS) or .m4s (DASH) segment links being downloaded:
THEOplayer provides event listeners for network requests. This allows developers to intercept the specific segment URLs. Retrieving the Offline "Link": When playing offline content,
// The specific API may vary by SDK version, but conceptually:
player.addEventListener('loadstart', function(e)
// Often triggered for manifest loading
);
player.addEventListener('segmentrequest', function(event)
// Hypothetical API mapping for segment detection
// Logs the actual .ts or .m4s file being downloaded
console.log("Segment URL:", event.url);
);
Note: Direct segment extraction is primarily used for analytics or debugging bitrates.