How do you download Whop videos?
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The short answer
Whop streams course videos inside its web player, so there is no built-in download button for viewers. If you want to download a video, the creator must share it as a digital file. Creators who want their members to have offline videos should upload the video files directly for their buyers.
Why Whop course videos stream instead of download
Whop is a platform where creators sell access to paid communities, courses, and digital files. Most courses play videos inside the browser. This protects the creator's content from being saved and shared freely. Because of this setup, viewers cannot click a button to save course videos directly to their phones or computers.
For clipping campaigns through Whop Content Rewards, creators share promotional clips for clippers to repost. If you take part in those campaigns, creators often provide direct links to the video assets they want you to use. Otherwise, standard course videos stay locked in the player.
How creators can let buyers download video files
If you sell videos on Whop, you get to choose how people watch them. Putting them into a course keeps them streaming on the site. But if you want buyers to save video lessons to watch offline, you can sell them as digital files instead.
When you sell a video as a digital file, the buyer gets a direct link to download the file right after they pay. They can keep the file forever on their phone, tablet, or computer without logging in to stream it.
A simpler way to sell video downloads
Creators who want a quick way to sell downloadable files can use MKKT from the Whop App Store. With this app, you upload your video file, set a price or make it free, and get a standalone store link. Buyers can pay and download the video right away without needing a Whop account.
What to watch out for before offering downloads
Once a customer downloads a video file, they have the raw copy on their device. They can view it without an internet connection, which is great for learning on the go. However, you cannot take that file back or stop them from sharing it once they have saved it.
If you sell high-ticket training, streaming through a course is usually safer. But for templates, short tutorials, or bonus resources, offering downloadable files gives buyers a much better experience. Think about your product type before you pick a format.