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In online learning, accessibility is crucial. Yet, for many students there is a basic but frustrating issue: a laggy internet connection. This impacts a commuter trying to view lectures on a train, a student in a remote area with spotty service, or an employee traveling overseas with expensive roaming charges. Being unable to view course materials offline normally leads to decreased participation and incomplete learning experiences.
This is where offline video isn't only helpful, but necessary.
Studies consistently show that learners are more likely to complete courses when they can access content seamlessly (without buffering interruptions or sudden disconnections). Unfortunately, most e-learning platforms are built with a stream-only mindset. That works well in an office with fast Wi-Fi, but real life is different:
- Interrupted sessions due to network drops break focus and frustrate learners.
- Session interruptions from network drops disrupt concentration and annoy students.
- Limited access in rural or developing areas prevents many users from connecting.
- Increased churn occurs when students aren't able to consistently complete lessons.
Offline video is not only an additional feature but a key driver of engagement, retention, and learner success.
We created the Offline Video SDK with a single mission: to make offline video as seamless, versatile, and dependable as online streaming.
Our library is directly incorporated into Android and iOS applications, allowing your users to download and playback videos offline in a range of formats, such as:
- DASH
- HLS
- DRM-protected streams
- MP4
By adding offline video, e-learning providers can:
- Access more markets with poor internet connectivity.
- Boost completion rates by minimizing friction.
- Enhance accessibility for students with particular requirements.
- Increase user loyalty by providing a premium, hassle-free experience.
Consider a language learning application in which students are able to download an entire course, then learn on an airplane with no internet. Or a corporate training solution that allows employees to complete compliance videos on a daily commute without using mobile data.
There are generic downloaders out there, but they rarely handle the complexity of modern streaming, especially when DRM and adaptive formats like HLS are involved. Our library is:
- Cross-platform - one solution for Android and iOS.
- DRM-aware - secure handling of protected content.
- Highly configurable - choose exactly what tracks get downloaded.
- Battle-tested - already powering streaming in production e-learning apps such as Learnn.
In the competitive world of e-learning, engagement is what drives growth. Offline video isn't a nice-to-have, it's essential to keep learners engaged, motivated, and progressing, wherever they happen to be.
Using our Offline Video SDK, you're able to provide a premium offline experience that keeps your audience learning.
📌 Get started today:
- Sign up on SDK Platform - start your free trial, get API key, and track your app usage.
- Check the Docs - explore API details.
- Try the Starter Kit – see it in action immediately.
✉️ Ready to make offline video part of your product strategy? You can contact us for custom help/development at sdk@thewidlarzgroup.com.
