As a Netflix movies lover, sometimes it is not enough just to stream the video content. Perhaps you want to go on holiday and don't want to miss your favorite TV shows. Or you want to ensure that movies are available in case your internet connection fails. You can download Netflix movies and TV shows directly from the Netflix app. But that's not the only way! We will show you all methods how you can watch your favorite videos offline.
Best way to watch Netflix videos offline
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All Ways to download Netflix Movies
How to download Netflix movies from the Netflix app on Windows
If you are subscribed to a Netflix ad-free plan, you will be allowed to install the Netflix app on your device and to download content for offline viewing.
Step 1: Install the Netflix App
Download the Netflix app from the Microsoft Store. Search for "Netflix" in the Microsoft Store, select the official app, and click "Get" to install it.
Step 2: Log In
Open the Netflix app on your Windows device and sign in with your Netflix account credentials.
Step 3: Browse or Search for a Video
Use the search bar or browse through categories to find the movie or series you want to download.
Step 4: Check for Download Availability
Not all content on Netflix is available for download. Look for the download icon, which is a downward arrow with a horizontal line under it, next to the movie or TV show.
Step 5: Start the Download
Click on the download icon for the movie or the episode of the series you want to watch offline. The download will begin, and you can see the progress as it goes.
Step 6: Access Downloaded Videos
Navigate to the "Downloads" section of the app to find all your downloaded videos. You can access this section by clicking on the "Downloads" icon in the bottom menu.
Step 7: Watch Offline
Click on the content you want to watch from the "Downloads" section. You can view it without an internet connection.
Important to know:
- Not all TV shows and movies are available to download.
- You need an ad-free plan like Standard or Premium. The Standard with ads plan does not support this feature.
- The content can be played back only in the Netflix app.
- These downloads are automatically deleted from your device after a specified period of time.
How to download Netflix movies from the Netflix app on Mac
Netflix does not offer a native app for Mac that allows downloading videos directly within macOS. However, you can download content on iOS devices or use a Windows partition on your Mac via Boot Camp to access the Netflix app for Windows. Here’s how you can handle it on iOS devices:
Step 1: Download the Netflix App
Download and install the Netflix app from the App Store.
Step 2: Log In
Sign into your Netflix account within the app.
Step 3: Search for Content
Find the movie or TV show you wish to download.
Step 4: Check for Download Option
Look for the download icon beside the video title.
Step 5: Download the Video
Tap the download icon. The video will start downloading to your device.
Step 6: Access and Play Offline
Go to the "Downloads" section of the app to view and play your downloaded content offline.
For Mac users wanting to use the Windows Netflix app, setting up Windows using Boot Camp (which involves installing Windows on your Mac) allows you to install and use Windows applications, including the Netflix app.
Important to know:
You have to consider the same for Mac as for Windows when you download Netflix movies and TV shows.
How to download Netflix movies on Android or iOS
Step 1: Install the Netflix App
If you haven't already, download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store for Android devices or the Apple App Store for iOS devices.
Step 2: Log Into Your Netflix Account
Launch the Netflix app on your mobile device. Log in with your Netflix account credentials.
Step 3: Browse or Search for a Movie
Use the search function or browse through the available categories to find the movie or TV show you wish to download.
Step 4: Check for Download Availability
Not all content on Netflix is available for download. Look for the download icon, which is represented by a downward arrow. This icon is typically next to the movie or episode description.
Step 5: Download the Content
Tap on the movie or episode you want to download. Then, tap the download icon. For TV shows, you need to download each episode individually.
Step 6: Access Your Downloaded Content
Tap on the "Downloads" tab at the bottom of the screen (or from the menu, depending on your device) to view all the content you have downloaded.
Step 7: Watch Offline
Select the movie or episode from the "Downloads" list and tap on it to start watching. You do not need an internet connection to watch downloaded content.
Additional Tips
- Storage Space: Ensure your device has enough storage space to accommodate the downloads.
- Quality Settings: You can change the download quality by going into the app’s settings. Higher quality means better viewing experience but also more storage space used.
- Expiration: Downloaded titles have expiration times which vary depending on the content. Make sure to watch them before they expire.
- Managing Downloads: You can delete downloads you no longer need from the same "Downloads" section to free up space.
Advantages and disadvantages of using the Netflix app
Pros
- Easily download Netflix content for offline watching.
- Works for Windows, smartphones and other devices.
Cons
- Not all content is available as download.
- These downloads are not permanent files, that means that they expire.
- Downloading from the Netflix app is only available for the ad-free plans.
How to download Netflix movies with third-party applications
There are many software applications that can store your favorite Netflix TV shows and movies as video files in the MP4 or MKV format. The advantage using such a tool is that these files will never expire. OYou will be even able to watch them when you won't be subscribed to Netflix anymore. Below, we will show you the best tools.
Audials Movie
Audials Movie for Windows is an easy-to-use and powerful way to save TV shows, movies and videos from Netflix as MP4, MKV, AVI, WEBM, WMV or further video output format. It does not download Netflix movies, but screen records them at up to 4x high speed and at up to 1080p. That means that Audials Movie records the unencrypted signal that your graphics card receives while the Netflix content is played back. Audials Movie includes an automatic ads removal, a subtitles search engine and two recording modes. If you don't like the internal browser of Audials Movie, you can record from the web browsers Chrome, Firefox or Edge. Please note that the Opera web browser is not supported.
Advantages and disadvantages of Audials Movie
Pros
- Screen record movies and TV shows at 4x high speed
- Remove ads automatically
- Add subtitles
- 1080p resolution available
- Two recording modes
Cons
- Does not work with Opera
MovPilot Netflix Video Downloader
MovPilot Netflix Video Downloader for Windows or Mac helps to get your Netflix videos fast as MP4 or MKV files. After installing MovPilot, you will be asked by the software to enter your Netflix credentials. Only then MovPilot will open you its internal browser where you can search for videos and save them right away.
Advantages and disadvantages of MovPilot
Pros
- Get Netflix content as video files easily and fast
- Add subtitles
- 1080p resolution available
Cons
- It is required to give your Netflix credentials to MovPilot.
- Only two video output formats.
TunePat Netflix Video Downloader
A further software to get Netflix conten is TunePat Netflix Video Downloader. It saves movies and series as MP4 or MKV and has an internal browser where you can search for the desired videos as you are used to do on the Netflix page. To access this browser, you will need to log into Netflix with your credentials directly in TunePat. Another method is not available. So if you do not want to share your credentials if anyone, you shouldn't use such a tool.
Advantages and disadvantages of TunePat
Pros
- Get Netflix content as video files easily and fast
- Add subtitles
- 1080p resolution available
Cons
- It is required to give your Netflix credentials to TunePat.
- Only two video output formats.
Conclusion
Whether you decide to use the feature to download Netflix movies from the Netflix app or use a third-party tool, you have very good options to watch your favorite content offline.
Among the third-party tools, Audials Movie is the best option because it provides high resolution at up to 4x speed, removes ads and lets you find suitable subtitles. You can either record directly in Audials Movie or record from the web browser while playback. You will get your videos in the output format that you need.
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Videos from Netflix™ are copyrighted. Any redistribution of them without the consent of the copyright owners may be a violation of the law in most countries, including the USA. Audials AG is not affiliated with Netflix™, nor the company that owns the trademark rights to Netflix™. This page is provided for compatibility purposes only, and in no case should be considered an endorsement of Audials Software products by any associated 3rd party.