How to download an Aniwatch episode
- Open the episode. Open the Aniwatch page of the exact episode you want, so it starts playing.
- Copy the link. Copy the full URL from the address bar — it ends with the episode number (for example
?ep=…). - Paste it in. Paste the complete URL into the link box at the top of this page.
- Download. Choose the available option and select Download. The episode is saved as an MP4 file.
One episode per link
Each Aniwatch link downloads the episode it points to, ready as an MP4 attachment — there is no stream to convert. To save several episodes, paste each episode's link in turn; check that the ep= number in the URL changes for each one.
About Aniwatch domains
Aniwatch has changed names and domains, and look-alike copies exist. If a link fails, make sure it is an episode page (with ep= in the URL) and not the series page. Look-alike sites can carry intrusive ads — Video Downloader Plus only needs the link, so you don't have to click anything else on the site.
Copyright and official sources
Anime episodes are copyrighted, and sites like Aniwatch are not official distributors. Only download episodes you have the right to keep. Licensed services such as Crunchyroll, Netflix and the official YouTube channels of anime studios offer legal streaming and, in their apps, offline viewing.
Why use Video Downloader Plus for Aniwatch
Free, no sign-up
No account, no extension and no software to install — paste a link and download.
Every available quality
All the resolutions Aniwatch offers for the video are listed, plus MP3 audio when it is available.
Phone, tablet and PC
Works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Android users can also get the app.
Private by design
We only read the public link you paste. Your Aniwatch account is never involved.
What isn't supported
- Series pages — paste the link of a single episode (with
ep=). - Episodes that have been removed or whose video server is unavailable.
- Downloading a whole season in one go.
If a link fails, confirm it opens in a private/incognito browser tab without signing in — see the link troubleshooting guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a full season from Aniwatch at once?
No. Paste each episode's link separately; each one downloads as its own MP4.
What format are Aniwatch episodes saved in?
Episodes are saved as MP4 files that play on phones, PCs and TVs.
Why do I get the same episode every time?
The copied URL still has the earlier ep= number. Open the next episode, wait for the address bar to change, then copy it again.
Is Video Downloader Plus affiliated with Aniwatch?
No. Video Downloader Plus is an independent tool and does not host any anime.
Why did my Aniwatch link fail?
Usually a series page instead of an episode page, a look-alike domain, or an episode that is no longer available. See Troubleshooting & Help.
Use downloads responsibly
Only download videos you own, that are licensed for reuse, or that you have the creator's permission to save. Video Downloader Plus doesn't host any videos and isn't affiliated with Aniwatch. Read the Terms of Use.
Ready to download an Aniwatch episode?
Paste a public link into the box at the top of the page, or get the Android app for one-tap downloads.