Download Niconico Douga videos and 生放送 live streams in MP4 up to 1080p, or extract audio as MP3 from your Mylist.
This downloader allows you to save videos from Niconico (nicovideo.jp) as MP4 or MP3 files up to 1080p. Unlike some platforms, Niconico does not enforce DRM or require a login for most content, making downloads straightforward. However, the site’s defining feature—scrolling user comments (コメント) overlaid on the video—cannot be preserved in a standard video file. This tool focuses on retrieving the raw video and audio streams.
Niconico serves videos in multiple adaptive streams. Typical resolutions available include:
Our downloader saves the highest available resolution based on your access level. For free users, 720p is common; Premium members can retrieve 1080p with improved bitrate. The video is encoded in H.264/AAC within an MP4 container.
Need just the soundtrack? The MP3 download extracts the audio track at up to 320 kbps (AAC source re-encoded to MP3). This is useful for music covers, voice recordings, or podcasts hosted on Niconico. Note that live stream archives (生放送) also include audio; you can grab those too.
One of Niconico’s unique features is the “コメント” (comments) that fly across the video in real time. These are not part of the video file itself—they are rendered as a separate layer by the player. When you download, you get only the base video. If you want the comment experience, you’ll need to watch online. Similarly, Mylist (playlist) organization is not transferred; you can save playlists of URLs and download videos individually, but the personal curation doesn’t come along.
Niconico Live and Niconico Channel offer both live and archived streams. For live broadcasts, you can download the stream while it’s happening (or after it ends if the archive is public). Note that some live streams may have age restrictions (e.g., 18+ content) or require a Premium account. Our tool respects those restrictions—if a video is gated, you’ll need proper login cookies to access it. However, for the vast majority of public uploads, no login is needed.
Key takeaways for Niconico downloaders:
- Video quality tiers: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p (Premium dependent)
- Audio-only: MP3 up to 320 kbps
- No comment layer or interactive features saved
- Live streams: downloadable while live or archived (if public)
- Mylist playlists: download each video individually; no automatic batch from Mylist
- No DRM; most content accessible without login
Examples of what you can save:
1. A full concert stream from Niconico Live as MP4 1080p.
2. The audio of a radio-style program using MP3 extraction.
3. A batch of tagged tutorial videos (using tags to find related content).
Looking for something else? If you also need to save from other sites, try our Bilibili Video Downloader, Dailymotion Video Downloader or Newgrounds Video Downloader.
| Format | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
MP4 | Up to 1080p | H.264+AAC; works in every player |
MP4 | 720p | Good quality, smaller file |
MP4 | 480p | Standard definition |
MP4 | 360p | Low bandwidth option |
MP3 | Audio only | Extract audio track in MP3 format |
Only download videos from Niconico if you have the rights or permission from the copyright holder. Respect Niconico’s Terms of Use, which prohibit unauthorized downloading of copyrighted content.