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Netflix needs no introduction. The pandemic has only increased its subscribers as it was one of the best sources of entertainment during the lockdowns. Can you download Netflix movies on a laptop? If that’s the question on your mind, we’re here to answer it!
Netflix is a popular streaming service that provides users with a huge amount of content to watch. While streaming generally means internet connection, Netflix has the added ability to download videos so you can watch them later. Previously, Netflix allowed downloads only on mobile devices. But now, you can download movies on your laptop for offline viewing.
Can you download Netflix movies on a laptop?
The answer is yes. While you can watch Netflix from your desktop, you can simply log in to your Netflix account from any browser, to download content for offline viewing you will need the Netflix app.
The app is available for free for Windows 8 and later versions. Go to the Microsoft Store and download the app. Once you download the Netflix app, make sure the app is updated to the latest version.
- Go to the Start menu of your laptop
- Click on the Netflix icon
- Select Updates or Download
If any update is available, your laptop will do it automatically.
Next, set the playback quality by following these steps;
- Go to the menu icon that you see on the left of the program screen
- Next, find the app settings
- Under Downloads, click “Video Quality”
- Choose Standard or High
Remember that all Netflix content is not available for download. To check which ones are available for download, go to the Menu button at the top left and then choose “Available for download”. If you see a download icon (arrow pointing down), it means that particular content is available for download.
Tip: If you can’t download a video even though it clearly shows as available, make sure someone else hasn’t downloaded it on your plan and saved it for offline viewing. With that said, make sure you have enough space on your laptop.
If you find the movie of your choice, click the download button and save the content. The video will download at the quality you chose in your settings. So make sure you set the quality correctly before starting the download.
Depending on playback quality, internet speed, and video length, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour to download your movie. A 90-minute movie typically has a file size of 500 MB to 2.0 GB, so make sure you have enough space on your hard drive.
Please note that you will need to save the content to the same drive as the Netflix app. This is usually the laptop’s hard drive. However, you cannot download movies to a USB or SD card.
This way you can download your favorite movie and watch it at your leisure. All you need to do is click on the “My Downloads” section of the app and start watching content offline.
You can delete the movie after you are done watching it. However, remember that if a show is not available to stream on Netflix, it will also not be available to download. So, make sure to keep an eye on the show or movie leaving the service if you don’t want to miss out on your favorite show!
Why download Netflix videos on laptop?
Downloading shows or videos in advance can be great if you’re headed somewhere with no Wi-Fi or your flight is delayed or you just need to watch it later.
Also, since your laptop has a much larger screen, good speakers, and better resolution than your smartphone, you’ll enjoy a better viewing experience.
final thoughts
Now that we have answered: Can you download Netflix movies on a laptop? You can go ahead and download as many videos as you want. Watch your favorite show from your laptop in a hotel room, on a plane, or anywhere you don’t have internet access. Leave your comments below to share your experience!
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