I currently pay for Netflix 4K. But I want to watch the content in 4K on my laptop and Netflix won’t let me do that since I’m using Linux/Firefox.

I also have a Jellyfin server and rip my BluRays, so I’m used to ripping my own media to stream on my local network. I’d like to rip some of the newer “planet earth” style documentaries from Netflix which is presented in really beautiful 4k video. Is there a guide somewhere which will walk me though how to do this? I imagine I’ll have to buy some additional gear to do this, but I’m not averse to that.

If anyone can point me the right direction, I’d be grateful.

  • Red@reddthat.comEnglish
    33·
    8 months ago

    For screenripping, the concepts are:

    • you have to have a client that can play the content
    • output via a HDMI splitter
    • record the screen from the second computer
    • you now have a 4k recording

    That constitutes a webrip.

    A webdl means you need to crack widevine or whatever protections Netflix has in place.

    How you crack that means you most likely need a L1 key which is the highest protection and no one is going to tell you how to get one or crack it. If they do they risk making their way & key public and then it will be patched and “everyone” will be worse off.

    If you are interested have a look at the l3 protections : https://github.com/cryptonek/widevine-l3-decryptor

  • alphacyberranger@lemmy.worldEnglish
    92·
    8 months ago

    I’m not an expert,but maybe you can use a 4K video capture card, then encode it to AV1 using GPU acceleration preferably. It’s a bit of a hassle,but it might work.

    • Moonrise2473@feddit.itEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      Need to strip the hdcp and with 4k is not as easy as with 1080p which can be done with a $10 AliExpress splitter

  • Kecessa@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    73·
    8 months ago

    Get a Shield or something of the sort and stream from that.

    Or

    Stop paying for 4k if you don’t want to run Windows/OSX/use smart TV apps/get another device just for that, you’re wasting your money.

    Edit: Lol at the downvote, streaming services don’t let you see 4k content from a browser, that’s just a fact, so unless you are ready to use a platform that allows you to watch 4k content then you’re wasting money by paying for it. None of them have a native Linux app either, so your choice is Windows, OSX, TV app or Android based device.