Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Resume Downloads from Dailymotion.com

Downloading .flv and .mp4 files from dailymotion.com is a little challenging because the download link seems to expire after some minutes. Even when using download softwares, the download will fail before completion and you can't resume it.

Here is a workaround to be able to resume your downloads:
  1. Grab the download URL of the video you're watching using sites such as clipnabber.com. Don't close the window after!
  2. Download the files using the Orbit Downloader.
  3. When the download fails or when you can't resume it, repeat step number 1. Copy the new download URL.
  4. Right-click your download in the Orbit Downloader and click "Edit Property..."
  5. Click the "Mirror" tab and add the new URL.
  6. Click OK and start the download again!