1. As shown in the figure below:

Videos downloaded from Youku are divided into three different formats (standard definition flv, high definition mp4, and ultra high definition kux). The standard definition flv and high definition mp4 formats basically support any player on the mobile phone, as well as playback on the computer. The ultra-clear kux format is Youku's encrypted file and can only be played on the designated Youku PC. It cannot be played directly on the mobile phone. If you want to play it on your mobile phone, you can only transcode it first.

2. As shown in the picture below: Xiao Y will demonstrate to you that if you download a movie from Youku and put it on your mobile phone, the standard definition flv and high definition mp4 can be played normally in any player. As for the ultra-clear kux format, this video cannot be played whether using the Youku mobile version or other players.

How to download HD videos and transcode them

1. The following will teach you how to download ultra-clear videos and convert them to video formats commonly used on mobile phones. As shown in the picture below: first find the video or series you like, and click "Download" on the details page

2. In the pop-up download window, first check the number of episodes, then click Ultra HD (PS: You need to log in to your Youku account first) and then click the "Settings" option below.

3. After the settings window pops up, in the transcoding settings, you can see that there are many transcoding formats. Generally, if we play it on a mobile phone, we can choose MP4 or 3GP, and then click "Save". .

4. Then return to the previous level, check "Automatically transcode after downloading is completed" and click "Confirm Download". Then wait patiently for the download to complete.

5. Okay! After the download is completed and automatic transcoding is completed, we will open the download management page, enter the "Transcoded" option, and transfer the video to the mobile phone.

6. As shown in the figure below: the ultra-clear kux format video downloaded from Youku will be converted into mp4 format after transcoding, and the definition will remain unchanged. Then you can use any player to watch ultra-clear videos on your mobile phone. .

Download and then transcode

1. If you forget to check the setting for automatic transcoding before downloading, you can also manually transcode from "Downloaded". The steps are as follows: "Check" the video that needs to be transcoded on the downloaded page, and then click the "Transcode" button above.

2. You will enter the transcoding format page. The operation method is the same as above. After selecting the transcoding format, click "Start Transcoding". Downloaded videos can be transcoded very quickly.