How to Remove DRM from BBC iPlayer Programs

BBC iPlayer programs use Microsoft's "Play for Sure" DRM system as copyright protection, thus BBC iPlayer Desktop downloads playback only last for 7 days (on computer or mobile player). Then problems come to users: How do i remove DRM from BBC iPlayer downloaded wmv videos? how can i download BBC iPlayer programmes to iPod iPad? Can i play BBC iPlayer HD programmes on Apple TV? When will BBC iPlayer work on Blackberry? How do you burn BBC iPlayer programme video to DVD copy? Here this article will tell your why and how in detail.

Why to remove DRM from BBC iPlayer programmes?

1. BBC iPlayer programmes with DRM protection support only few player devices like Sony Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Apple iPhone/iPod touch, HTC Diamond/Touch HD, Nokia N97/N96/N95/N85/5800, and some Samsung Sony Ericsson mobile phones. Then what if you want to watch BBC iPlayer programmes on other non-supported players?

2. iPod players like iPod Nano, iPod Video, iPod Classic, iPod Touch and iPhone (3G S) support video in formats m4v mp4 and mov, so do the iTunes and Apple TV. While most of the BBC iPlayer programs stream in DRM'ed wmv and mp4 format which are incompatible with iPod. Besides, iPod users can not watch BBC iPlayer programmes unless in WiFi spot, let alone to download videos.

3. Sometimes you don't want to miss the wonderful BBC programmes due to tight schdule and the restricted 7 days' playback term. To make BBC programmes a DVD copy is a good idea, but bear in mind there is DRM always in the way!

What to remove DRM from BBC iPlayer downloaded videos?

It is always easy to come up with a reason to remove DRM from BBC iPlayer programmes, but it is difficult to come across a powerful DRM Removal Software like DRM Media Converter, which removes media rights from BBC iPlayer programs mouse-click easy.

How to remove DRM from BBC iPlayer programs, download BBC video to iPod iPhone Apple TV, etc?

Step 1. Install and launch the DRM Media Converter as what you usually do with other application software. It's default preference which fits your computer fine so you don't need to make any change.

Step 2. Click the "Add" button in red circle to import BBC iPlayer downloaded DRM .wmv files, or directly drag and drop them into the main window.

Then click the low-right "Setting" button, on the setting board there are many options to costomize the output audio & video properties, like format, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio etc for ideal output file size and quality to meet your players' requirement.

Step 3. After finishing the settings, backward to main interface, click "Start" to begin the conversion process (duration depends on file size). When conversion done, you go with DRM-free BBC iPlayer programs in various formats.

Tips: Many people ask how to download BBC iPlayer programmes to iPod iPhone Apple TV Blackberry or Mortorola Droid. Actually they can not directly "download" BBC iPlayer programmes to iPod players because they are not BBC iPlayer's contracted customer end.

But alternatively, we can use the BBC iPlayer Desktop to download the DRM'ed .wmv programs to computer, then use Aimersoft DRM Media Converter to remove copyrights and convert formats. For iPod iPhone Apple TV Zune Xbox users, you can use iTunes or Zune software to sync, and PSP Blackberry Droid Sansa Archos etc, a USB cable and SD card is enough.

Burn BBC iPlayer Downloaded Programs to DVD Copy

7 days' view is not enough? Well, we knew it. It is easy to make the downloaded BBC iPlayer programs a DVD copy as long as you go with Video Converter Ultimate - an packed DVD Ripper + Video Converter + DVD / Video Editor + DVD Burner.

This all-in-one application has the functions you need to burn BBC iPlayer programs to DVD disk. Then whether to watch BBC iPlayer programs on the go or to play BBC iPlayer programs on home DVD player, you'll be always on your own way!