Sometimes it is not possible or not an option for Netflix movies to stream online for some users, mostly when on an airplane or you don’t have much data. Well, the Netflix streaming service has made it easy for its users to take their favorite movies offline.
This has allowed users to be able to download movies from the Netflix platform with ease. You can either make use of your phone or tablet to download movies from the Netflix app.
We all can tell; it’s possible Netflix can still remain the most popular video streaming service in years to come. I won’t be surprised if it is still the most used and popular streaming service 10 to 15 years from now.
Can you Download Movies from Netflix?
It is possible to download movies from Netflix, but not all movies can be downloaded from the app. You can’t download the entire Netflix movie or show library.
This feature is only available on a mobile device, you can’t download Netflix videos in a desktop web browser to your computer or on your smart TV.
One thing I like about this download feature is that, when you no longer need the download movie on your device, you can delete it through the Netflix mobile app. This will help you save a lot of space on your mobile device.
You can download different types of movies, like scary, funny, dramatic, romantic, or anywhere in between. You will find so many titles on the Netflix platform, and a lot more to experience.
How to Download Movies on Netflix App
As I said earlier, you can’t download all movies on the Netflix website. There is already a selection available for download, which includes the Netflix original content.
- Open the Netflix app.
- From the upper-left side of the app, tap on the three horizontal lines (The Menu Button).
- Tap “Available for Download “.
- It will then display movies that are available for you to download to your device.
- Then select the movie you want to download.
- Now tap on the Download button, on the right side close to the movie you want to download. It is a download arrow facing down.
Then your download will start, and after the download finishes. Then you will be able to watch your favorite downloaded movie from the Netflix platform anytime anywhere, without an internet connection.
How to Delete/Remove Downloaded Movies from Netflix?
After watching any movie on the Netflix app, you can decide to delete or keep it for later. Or if you think it eating up space on your phone or tablet, you can delete it from your device through the Netflix app.
- Open the Netflix app.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines, and the menu button.
- Tap on my download button.
- It will then display all the movies you have downloaded to your devices.
- Tap on edit.
- You will see a delete button, click on it.
After which the movie will successfully be deleted from your device. Note you can log in to your Netflix account on another device to delete movies from another device. Don’t think it is possible to do that.