How to Download Netflix Movies on Laptop

This article explains how to download Netflix movies and TV shows to your Windows laptop for offline viewing. Netflix downloads are available on desktops, laptops, and tablets running Windows 11 and 10.

How to Download Movies From Netflix to Laptop

You’ll first need to download the Netflix app from the Microsoft Store, as Netflix won’t let you download content from a browser.

After installing the Netflix app, you’re only a few steps away from downloading your favorite Netflix movies and watching them offline:

1. Launch the Netflix app on your laptop. If this is your first time logging into the app, you should be greeted by a pop-up notification with a link to downloadable movies and TV shows.

   
   

2. Click the Menu icon in the top left corner, represented by 3 horizontal lines.

   
   

3. Scroll down to Available for Download.

   
   

4. Browse the listings and tap the movie or TV show you’d like to download.

   
   

   You can also manually search for movies and TV shows in other categories. Just be aware that not every movie and TV show is downloadable. When in doubt, look for the Download icon.

5. Click the Download icon.

   
   

6. Once the download is complete, click the Menu icon again and select My Downloads.

   
   

7. You should see your downloaded movie or TV show listed. Click it to begin playback.

   
   

8. If you’d like to remove a downloaded movie or TV show from your laptop, tap the Downloaded icon under the content listing and select Delete Download.

   
   

   Smart Downloads is a feature that’s turned on by default and helps you save space by deleting TV episodes you’ve watched. It will also automatically download the next available episode the next time you connect to Wi-Fi.

   You can turn Smart Downloads on and off from the My Downloads tab.

How Do I Watch Netflix Offline?

You’ll be able to watch anything listed under the My Downloads tab with an offline connection. To ensure you’re able to access this without a Wi-Fi connection, it’s recommended that you remain signed in to the Netflix app. 

When offline, you’ll only be able to access the My Downloads tab. If you try to navigate to a different menu, you’ll be greeted by the notification below:

How to Download Netflix on Laptop

The Netflix app is available as a free download from the Microsoft Store, which is easily accessible from any Windows 10 laptop. If you can’t locate the Microsoft Store from your desktop or taskbar, just type “Microsoft Store” into the Windows search bar to quickly find it.

While the Netflix app is free to download, you’ll need an active Netflix subscription in order to start downloading movies and TV shows.

Why Can’t I Download Movies on Netflix?

There are a few reasons why you may have trouble downloading Netflix movies to your laptop.

While downloads are available on all Netflix plans, the number of devices that you can have downloads on is limited by the plan you’re subscribed to:

• Basic plan: 1 device
• Standard plan: 2 devices
• Premium plan: 4 devices

If you’ve reached your device limit, you’ll need to remove devices linked to your Netflix account in order to start downloading movies on your laptop. Here’s how:

1. Sign in to Netflix from your browser.

2. Hover over the dropdown menu in the top right and click Account.

   
   

3. Scroll down to Settings and click Sign out of all devices.

   
   

Netflix also has a limit of 100 downloads per device. If you’ve reached this limit on your laptop, you’ll need to delete titles in order to make space for new ones.

Can I Download Netflix Movies on My MacBook?

Unfortunately, Netflix doesn’t support downloading movies and TV shows for offline viewing on Mac, as there’s no Netflix app for Mac. Your only options are to install Windows 10 on your Mac using Boot Camp, or stream Netflix from an iPad or other iOS device using AirPlay.

For more information on how to download movies from Netflix to a Mac or iPad.