Netflix is the one of the most popular OTT platforms. You can watch number of movies, TV shows with this online streaming app. Before this we have to keep movies on our PCs and it take, so much of storage space but now, online streaming saves our infinite amount of storage space. But, to stream content on OTT platforms you need a high-speed internet connection. If your WiFi is down, you can not watch content but in case of Netflix, it allows you to download content to watch it offline.
If you’re a Netflix subscriber and want to download a Netflix movie and enjoy it offline, then don’t worry. Netflix having a feature offline-viewing that you can get by paying for one of the Netflix’s streaming plans (the new Basic with Ads plan excepted).
If you are traveling to an area where you may face network issue, downloading content to watch it later is a pretty straightforward process. But, Before begain the process to download Netflix movies for offline downloading, you should know that not all plans offer this feature.
How To Download Movies On Netflix In Windows PC
If you want to watch Netflix movies offline with your family on your PC by downloading it, then you need to download the official Netflix app because web version of Netflix does not offer the option to download content and for this you need download the Netflix PC app on your Windows PC.
- To download Netflix movies on your PC, first you have to download the Netflix PC app.
- Go to the Windows Store and in search box enter the Netflix app and you will see Netflix app pop up on your screen. Install the app by clicking on the Install button. Click on Open, once the app finishes downloading.
- After opening the app, you will see a search icon in the top right corner of your screen, click on that and a search box will appear.
- In search box, type the name of the movie or show that you want to download on Netflix and from the suggested titles, click on the movie or series.
- Next, you will see a popup window. Search the download icon and click on that and movie will start downloading instantly.
- Once it is done, you will be able to watch the downloaded movie offline by hitting the play button integrated within the movie thumbnail.
How To Download Movies On Netflix In Mac
If you want to download movies on Netflix on Your macOS, then you will have to emulate Windows OS through the Parallels app because there is no dedicated Netflix app for the macOS. Download Netflix movie in Mac little trickier, process is too complex and the software is not even free.
How To Download Movies On Netflix In Your Android & iPhone Device
On both Android and iOS, you can download movies on Netflix via the official app to view it offline.
- Depending on your device, you can Download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
- After downloading, install it your device. Open the app and sign in to your account if you are created befor. If not then open an new account.
- From the homepage of the Netflix app, on the top right corner of the screen you will see the search button, click on that.
- Enter the name of movies or TV shows that you want to download in the search box.
- Tap on the search result, once you find what you are looking for. Then, tap on the movie/TV show and you will see a Download button, click on that and instantly the movie or show will start
downloading. - Once it done, you can watch the movie on Netflix offline, without an internet connection by tapping on the Play button.
How To Check Downloads In Netflix
To find out the full list of all your downloads on the Netflix, you can go the Downloads section on the Netflix app. In Downloads section you can select what you want to watch offline.
On Windows PC
- Open the Netflix app on your PC and tap on the three-line menu icon present on the top left corner of your screen.
- In menu go to the My Downloads and you will see the full list of your Netflix downloads.
On Android & iPhone
- Depending on your device open the Netflix app on your Android or iOS device.
- At the bottom of homescreen of Netflix app you will see different sections – Home, Games, New & Hot, and Downloads.
- You can tap on the Downloads section and you will now see the full list of your Netflix downloads.
How Much Space You Need To Download Movies on Netflix
After knowing the process to download movies on Netflix, you must know how much space you need to download it to your device.
By default, all content you download from the Netflix are in “standard quality.” In standard quality setting if you will downloaded hour-long TV shows rang in at around 250MB or more. Due to movies are bit longer. So, depending on the length and content, it ranging from around 500MB to 1GB. By default you can only download these movies over Wi-Fi, so that you don’t exhaust your data with limited plans. If you don’t have Wi-Fi, then hit “Download Now” to force it to use cellular data.
How To Change Download Quality On Netflix
You were already know that how much space each of the quality settings take for your Netflix downloads. Setting the right download quality will allow you to manage your device space efficiently. In case you are running out of storage space on your device, by decreasing the download quality you can manage it.
On Windows PC
- Open the Netflix app on your Windows PC. In homepage, on the top right corner of your screen, you will see the three-dot menu. Click on that.
- Open the Menu and select the Settings by clicking on that.
- In settings you will see the Downloads section and under this there are sub-section, select the
Video Quality. - When you click on Video Quality, there will be two options, Standard and High.
- Click on any one of the options that suits your requirement.
- Standard Quality compromise on download quality and take less storage space where as High Quality takes more space without compromising the download quality.
On Mobile
- Open the Netflix app on your mobile and top right corner of your screen you will see the profile icon, click on that
- In profile, go to the App Settings. Here you will see the Downloads section.
- Under Downloads section, there will be the sub-section Download Video Quality, click on that.
- When you click on the Download Video Quality, two options are shows, Standard and High. Click on any one of the options that suits your requirement.
How To Delete Downloads From Netflix
Depending on your subscribed plan, Netflix doesn’t allow you to download content on more than 4 devices. In basic plan of Netflix you can download content only on one device. To know how you can delete your downloads from Netflix is important, especially when you have downloaded movies on Netflix across several devices and want to download them on a new device.
On Windows PC
- Open the Netflix app for your Windows PC and on the top left corner of your screen, you will see the three-line Menu, click on that.
- From Menu select the option My Downloads and you will see the lists of all your Netflix downloads.
- Here, on the top right corner of your screen, you will see the Manage button, click on that and Checkboxes will appear.
- Next, click on the checkbox besides movie or show that you want to delete and Delete option will appear.
- Once you click on Delete, it will delete your Netflix downloads instantly.
On Android & iPhone
- Depending on your device, you can Download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
- From bottom of the homescreen, select the option Downloads.
- When you open downloads, on the right side of your screen, you will see the edit icon. Click on that and beside all of your downloads checkboxes will appear.
- Click on the checkbox besides movie or show that you want to delete and Delete option will appear on the top right corner of your screen.
- Click on Delete and it will delete your Netflix downloads instantly.
