Frequently Asked Questions: Downloading Kaltura Media


Overview

This FAQ addresses common questions about downloading media from your Kaltura media repository ("My Media"). Use the links below to jump to a question/answer, if desired:

General Questions

Can I download someone else's Kaltura media?

Only if they allow you to.

By default, Kaltura entries aren't downloadable by anyone but the entry owner. If you want to download a piece of media that you don't own, you have two options:

  1. The owner can add you as a co-editor, allowing you to download the video the same way you would if you owned it.
  2. The owner can make the video downloadable to viewers in channels or Media Galleries. (So you'd need to be able to view the video in one of those.)

Related documentation:

Can I make a video downloadable that I've embedded in one of my Canvas modules?

Yes, by selecting a player that allows for downloads.

When you're choosing a video to embed on a page in Canvas, you have the option to configure that embed. One of the things you can configure is what kind of player you want to use. One of the embed players we offer allows viewers to download the media. Check out our documentation on embedding videos in Canvas to learn more.

I want to download a bunch of videos. What's the easiest way to do that?

Email us at kaltura@ucsd.edu.

It's relatively easy to download your own videos, but if you want to download a bunch of them, it can get really tedious since you have to do it one by one, each download requiring several clicks back and forth between web pages. We can help by performing bulk actions on the back end.

If you still have questions or need additional assistance, feel free to contact us at kaltura@ucsd.edu.