Is It Legal to Record Netflix? Does Netflix Allow Screen Recording?

Is it illegal to screen record Netflix? It depends.

Actually, there is no clear rule about illegality of screen recording on Netflix. According to Netflix's Terms of Use, users can access any content for personal and non-commercial use only. So:

• You do not violate any term if you record a show or movie from Netflix for offline watching only.
• You may have certain penalties if you share, distribute or sell the screen recording for copyright infringement.

Are you allowed to screen record Netflix?

You are not prevented from screen recording Netflix. The service doesn’t detect your activity or show any notification. But, it doesn't mean that Netflix allows screen recording.

Almost all content on Netflix is DRM protected. Once you start recording a video, the technology is enabled to stop rendering. The result is a screen recording with a black screen.

Can you screen record Netflix without black screen?

Yes. With a capable screen recorder, the black screen issue can be well solved. iTop Screen Recorder is a professional screen recorder that enables you to record anything on the screen. It has an Enhanced Mode that is designed to screen record protected videos without a black screen.

How to enable Enhanced Mode to record Netflix without black screen?

1. Download, install and Launch iTop Screen Recorder.

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2. Click Advanced (the 4-pointed stars icon).

3. Turn on "Enhanced Mode" to solve the black screen issue.

4. Press Ctrl+REC simultaneously to start recording.

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