December 3rd, 2007How to download and save Bebo video files - the easy way.
I was asked by my friend Shane Supple if it was possible to download a video that was uploaded to Bebo.com.
It is not as straight forward as you may think, having tinkering around with source code etc. I discovered that when you upload a video to Bebo you are actually storing your file on www.videoegg.com so I took the embed source code that Bebo provide which reveals the first part of this tip.
Go to a page that displays a bebo video, you will know it is a bebo video because their logo is embedded as a watermark over the video then scroll down till you see the “Embed” part of the page.
Example:
Copy the embed code and paste it into Notepad, it will show something like this:
<embed width=”425″ height=”350″ src=”http://static.videoegg.com/videoegg/loader.swf” FlashVars=”bgColor=FFFFFF
&file=http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8
zokcDy8sWC&autoPlay=false
&forcePlay=false&logo=&allowFullscreen=true” quality=”high” allowScriptAccess=”always” bgcolor=”#FFFFFF” scale=”noscale”wmode=”window” name=”VE_Player” align=”middle” type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” pluginspage=”http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer” /><br><a href=”http://bebo.com/watchtv”>Watch More Videos</a> Uploaded by <a href=”http://bebo.com/watchuser/436885205″>www.bebo.com/De-baw</a>
All you are interested here is the part:
http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8
zokcDy8sWC
To download and save that file you need to put _high.flv to the end of the URL string in order to download that file in .flv format.
So the new URL would be:
http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8
zokcDy8sWC_high.flv
Type or copy/paste this URL into a browser window and you will be prompted to download the .flv file
Try it here: http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8
zokcDy8sWC_high.flv
How to play an .flv file
You need to download a FLV Player to play back the .flv file. There are many free flv players available on the internet I use Wimpy FLV Player. No installation needed as its a stand alone player and it also supports drag and drop. It is available for both Mac and Windows.
Download it here: http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html
There is probably lots of software and tricks to download video from Bebo but I think this is the quickest way around it. Hope this helps you…
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December 25th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
When you are dowloading videos off bebo is there anyway you can convert it so you can put it on your ipod?? ive followed all your instructions and then i tried to convert it using videora ipod converter but it just said that it failed to convert. ive no idea why because it works with all the other videos i have in flv format. pleeeeeaase helpp??
December 26th, 2007 at 11:38 am
Emma I would try an online video converter service like http://www.zamzar.com/url/ to convert the flv url to mp4 for ipod for you
Just like I explained in the tutorial above make sure you have the full url to the flv file, then go to http://www.zamzar.com/url/ and input the url into the box provided then select ipod from the drop down box list and the last step give them your email address and wait for a while say 10 mins.
Now go check the email address you gave Zamzar and if it is ready they will give you a download link to the converted file, its a free service and it works a treat. Just save the file and import it into itunes to save to your ipod. Remember the download link only lasts for 24 hours so don’t forget to check your email.
I have tried this method and it worked for me successfully for ipod video.
Thanks for visiting and please let me know if this helps you?
January 3rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm
just wondering…u said Copy the embed code and paste it into Notepad…whats notepad?
January 4th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Andy “Notepad” is a very basic clean text editor program and its probably already on your PC, it comes free and you will find it if you go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Notepad
Thats assuming you use Windows?
Does this help you?
January 6th, 2008 at 9:23 am
is there anyway of downloading bebo video as WMV files?
as after i did what is said i then converted the video and the quality was bad.
also i’d love to be able to download this video also http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1343684518/bclid1343634451/bctid1364182953
January 7th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Martin I would first download the .flv file and then go to http://media-convert.com/ to upload and convert it to .wmv
As the query about the other video you want to download, I am not sure which video you want to download? The Postcode Challenge? There are 6 episodes… let me know which or what video you want to download and I will try my best to help you.
Hope this helps you…
January 9th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
thank you so much for your help so far Kieran.
i have got the first video sorted.
but i still need the postcode challenge one.
i need episode 6 part 1.
as my mates didnt get past round 1.
January 9th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
actually if possible id like both parts of episode 6.
just incase my mate wants the whole show.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Martin… to download the Postcode Challenge episode 6 part 1 & 2 use the following links:
Click here to download - Postcode Challenge Episode 6 part 1
Click here to download - Postcode Challenge Episode 6 part 2
The files will download in .flv format so you can use whatever process you used before to convert them…
Let me know how you get on? I hope this info helps you…
January 11th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Kieran… you are a star, this all worked brilliantly so good infact I used the method to do another thing I’d forgotten about.
Thanks again,
Marty
February 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I have done what you stated however when i saved the video in was playing upside down???
Can you help please?
February 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Darren… thats strange? can you give me the url to the bebo video, that way I can try the same steps as yourself and I’ll try an figure out whats wrong… Send me or post up the video link.. thanks for stopping by..
February 24th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Thanks Kieran,
It’s http://bebo.com/watch/3987063081
Like I stated the video clip is saved but it’s playing upside down!!!
Thanks
February 25th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Hi Darren… I downloaded the above video from bebo and it played fine using FLV Player & also played fine on Wimpy FLV Player.
If you followed my instructions you would have Wimpy FLV Player on your PC. It has been suggested that you may need a video codec to fix the video playing upside down so here’s a free one to try http://www.free-codecs.com/download/FFDShow.htm —-
Download it and install,you may need to restart and then try playing the FLV file again.
Also try downloading a different bebo video to see if the same thing happens, let me know?
Post back your progress here, I’d like to know how you get on?
Bye for now….. Kieran
February 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Hi Kieran,
I’ve tried everything suggested - nothing is working!!!
Is there any chance you could list the URL for the same download you have on here, so I can save it?
Many Thanks for your kind assistance.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Darren … heres the link to the video: “kagawa sensei demonstration 2″
http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/NX/B2/1177752952C2wPWWuf3dmKbx4ZIh0r_high.flv
I’ve downloaded it and tested it and it works fine…. if there is still a problem I will email you the file directly… let me know?
February 25th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Thanks Kieran,
Your a gentleman.
March 9th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Hi,
I stumbled on this site and I would like to thank you for an easy way to download from Bebo! Until now I have been unable to do so. Cheers.
Jesse.
March 10th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Jesse … you are welcome … as always I’m glad my info was of use.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:48 am
hey i cant do it lol could you possibly download them for me and send them please? it would be great if you could
x
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
its … Watch More Videos Uploaded by http://www.bebo.com/Mr-Mowle
Watch More Videos Uploaded by http://www.bebo.com/Mr-Mowle
Watch More Videos Uploaded by http://www.bebo.com/Mr-Mowle
April 5th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Jess … I wish I could help you but all I get when I visit the bebo link is just a profile… what video do you want to try download specifically and I will try help you the best I can?
Kieran
April 6th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
friday nite out wid the boi
friday nite wid the bois 2
friday nite out wid the bois 3
if possible please?
i cant do it im not sure if im getting the right bits to download it lol
thanks
x
April 8th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Wow, thanks so much! I’ve ben trying to find a simple way to download videos off bebo for a few days now and everytime I seemed to find one, I’d have to download some sort of add-on/application, which was really annoying and most times were for Windows (I use mac). This is really simple, straight to the point and, what’s better, no need to download anything else - besides the video I want, of course. Thanks!
April 8th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Camila… thanks for your comment I’m glad this tip was a great help to you…
April 8th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Jess, I still cannot find the videos you mentioned above? can you post up the actual URL addresses here and I can then just click on them and proceed to download them, so for example when you are watching any of the videos mentioned above copy the full url address from the address bar and post it up here…I will try my best… Kieran
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
How do you actually save them? I’m using a Mac, incase that matters, and the file downloads perfectly its just i can’t edit it or anything in iMovie etc. Any ideas?
BTW thank you so much for your help!!
Gemma
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Gemma… this may help…
If you have have downloaded a bebo video file alreday and saved it as an .flv file I would suggest you download the free Mac program iSquint from here: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/19769
Install the program and then open the .flv video file and then under “Settings” chose the defaults, Optimize for iPod, for Quality, Standard (or try High). The resulting file will be an MP4 file. This can be dropped into imovie (Imovie will decompress the file right when you drop it in, so allow 3 or 4 minutes before the mp4 file appears into your clips folder.)
Try that…
May 3rd, 2008 at 5:17 am
what do you do after you save it to the notepad
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:30 am
Thanks a bunch! Just as I read that I realized it was one of the many programs I was downloading!
Thanks again!
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Steven … when you save the bebo video embed code to notepad you should have a part of the code that reads like this below:
http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8zokcDy8sWC
Now just copy that line and paste it into your browser URL address bar and add .flv to the end of it to end up with something like this:
http://download.videoegg.com/gid329/cid1124/E7/7N/1175278125C1Zp0f2MW8zokcDy8sWC.flv
Just hit return or enter and you should be prompted to download the video file… try that and let me know how you get on?
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Gemma … glad I was of help to you
May 6th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Kieran
Just how did you get the video for Martin from Brightcove - I’m after these 3, but just cannot fathom it out.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid958992159/bctid1536208373
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1126121770/bctid1532911085
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1126121770/bctid1536208366
May 7th, 2008 at 12:39 am
John_A … below are the download links to the Brightcove video’s you requested…
http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/165012893/165012893_1536203463_3b0dc04c7b783ac69e980852ea8387aea8e3f543.flv
http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/165012893/165012893_1529518127_309b37fafcbc69ca10533200fa2ae0f10cb876d3.flv
http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d5/unsecured/media/165012893/165012893_1529518127_309b37fafcbc69ca10533200fa2ae0f10cb876d3.flv
Hope you have success in downloading them
Kieran