How to Screen Record Disney Plus on Mac without Black Screen

Disney Plus, like many other streaming platforms, uses DRM (Digital Rights Management) to prevent unauthorized recording or sharing of their content.

When you try to record the screen using most regular screen recording tools, you may encounter a black screen as the service actively blocks recording to protect against piracy.

However, there are still workarounds. On this page, you’ll learn how to screen record Disney Plus without a black screen.

Screen Record Disney Plus on Mac: Step by Step

Generally, you would need to use a screen recording software that can bypass DRM protections. However, most legitimate screen recorder software on Mac will not offer this due to legal and ethical reasons. Thus we only provide a trick to do that.

In the following tutorial, we’ll be using QuickTime Player on your Mac, QuickTime Player is able to record the Firefox window without any DRM interference. You’ll have to set up beforehand if you need to record system audio with QuickTime.

Step 1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser and go to the Disney Plus website. Do not use Safari, Chrome, or the Disney Plus app as they have stronger DRM protection that causes the black screen issue.

Step 2. Launch QuickTime Player from your Applications folder. In QuickTime Player, go to File > New Screen Recording.

Step 3. Click the Options button and make sure the settings are:

– Microphone: None

– Show Mouse Clicks in Recording: Unchecked

Step 4. Go to the Disney Plus website, log in with your account, and play the video you need to record.

Step 5. Click the Record button and select to record the entire screen or just a portion by dragging a rectangle.

Step 6. Switch back to Firefox with Disney Plus playing, and the video will be recorded properly without a black screen.

Step 7. When finished recording, press Command+Control+Esc to stop the recording in QuickTime Player.

Important Notice

Remember, even if you find a way to record the screen, doing so without permission from Disney Plus is likely illegal and could result in your account being banned or legal action being taken against you.

However, if you’re trying to record for legitimate reasons (for example, for educational purposes or commentary, which may fall under fair use depending on the jurisdiction), you should first ensure that you have the right to do so to avoid any legal issues.

Even if you have a legitimate reason, technical methods to bypass DRM are not typically shared by responsible entities because they can be used for piracy. It’s important to respect copyright laws and the terms of service of the content providers.

FAQs

Why do I get a black screen when recording Disney Plus?

Disney Plus employs copyright protection measures like HDCP that detect and block screen recordings to prevent unauthorized capture of their content.

Can I record Disney Plus audio on a Mac?

QuickTime Player cannot record internal audio from Disney Plus videos. You would need to use an additional tool like BlackHole to capture the audio separately.

Can I use third-party software to record Disney Plus?

While there are third-party applications that claim to be able to record streaming services, using them can be risky. They may not work due to the DRM protections, and using them could potentially lead to account suspension or legal consequences.

Are there any legitimate ways to download Disney Plus videos?

Disney Plus offers a download feature within its app for mobile devices and tablets, which allows you to legally download certain titles for offline viewing. This feature is intended for personal use only.