How to download Netflix on laptop?

Looking for methods to download Netflix on a laptop to watch your favorite movies and shows offline? If yes, then this guide is just what you need.

Binge-watching movies and TV shows are the most common hobby nowadays. Netflix is one of the biggest OTT platforms that provides movies and shows of different genres. Making it easy for viewers to watch movies on different devices, including laptops, smartphones, and smart TVs.

For a good binge-watching experience of your favorite shows and movies, you’ll need a good laptop. Having the Netflix app on the laptop not only improves the experience but also makes it easy to watch your favorite shows on the go.

Reasons why you should use Netflix app on your Windows laptop or PC!

Now, this begs the question, why should you use the Netflix app on Windows? When you can visit the Netflix website on your favorite web browser. And streaming Netflix via browser also saves a lot of disk space.

There are some benefits of using the Netflix app over the website, which improve the overall watching experience.

  • Download and watch content offline: Network issues are evident while traveling. That’s where this download feature inside the Netflix app comes in handy. It lets you download your Netflix shows/movies offline so that you can watch them on the go without the internet.
    You can download your favorite shows by clicking on the “Download” button to watch them later when there’s an internet issue or while traveling. Be it a train journey or bus ride, your offline content on the Netflix app is ready to keep you entertained.
  • Picture-in-picture mode (or PIP mode): PIP mode (or Picture-in-Picture mode) in the Netflix app allows you to watch your favorite content while working on your laptop. It overlays a small window of whatever you are streaming on top of your active app window. You can drag/move it using your mouse and continue your work while your content streams.

Now that brings us to how to download and install Netflix App on a laptop.

How to download and install the Netflix app on your laptop?

Downloading Netflix from Microsoft Store is very easy. One can download the Netflix app from the Microsoft store if they are on the newer version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. Sadly, there is no app for older versions of Windows. So you better update it if you want to install the Netflix app on your laptop.

Downloading Netflix from the Microsoft Store

  1. Open Microsoft Store on your Windows PC or Laptop.
  2. Then search for the Netflix app, and install it on your PC. (or you can directly click here to get Netflix App from Microsoft Store for Windows 10/11.)install netflix windows app mrnoob
  3. Once installed, open the app and sign in with your login credentials. Now your Windows laptop is ready for Netflix and Chill.netflix app windows mrnoob

Following these steps, you are ready to binge-watch your favorite shows on your laptop. With the Netflix app on your laptop, you can stream or download different shows and movies so that you can watch them whenever you want.

How to download Movies and Shows from Netflix to the laptop for offline viewing?

Streaming Netflix content from the app gives you the option to download TV shows and movies for offline viewing. So if there is a network issue and you have a long journey due, you are covered. You can download the content and view it at your convenience.

Downloading Movies and Shows from Netflix for offline viewing is very simple.

  1. First of all, open the Netflix app on your laptop, and search for the movie(s) or show(s) that you want to download.
  2. Let’s say you want to download all the latest episodes of “Money Heist” for offline viewing. Search for “Money Heist” on Netflix, and then click on the “Download” icon on every episode you want to download.download netflix tv shows episodes mrnoob For movies, the “Download” icon is right next to the “Rate” icon.download movies netflix app mrnoob
  3. A progress bar will appear at the bottom, showing the download progress.netflix download progress mrnoob
  4. And once the download is finished, you can access them later from the “My Downloads” from the Netflix hamburger menu.netflix my downloads section mrnoob

These are the simple steps that can help you download your favorite movies and shows from Netflix so that you can watch them later.

Note that there is a limit on how many shows and movies you can download, which is 100. After downloading 100 titles, it will show an error as you have downloaded them on too many devices.

In some cases, Netflix might restrict you from downloading some shows and movies for a certain period. For that, you will have to wait until you can download them again.

How to change download preferences inside the Netflix app on a laptop?

There isn’t much that Netflix offers to change within app settings. However, there are a couple of download adjustment options to enhance your offline viewing experience within the app. You can access these options from the app settings.

To access these options, open the Netflix app on your laptop. Then click on the 3-dot menu next to the search icon on the top-right, and choose “Settings.”

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Inside “Settings,” under the “Downloads,” you can;

  • Enable/Disable Smart Downloads in Netflix:  Enabling Smart downloads will automatically delete downloaded episodes that you have already seen. And then download the next episode automatically, without ruining the binge-watching experience of your favorite show.
  • Change Netflix download video quality: Netflix gives you two video download quality options; Standard and High. If you want to download your Netflix shows/movies in High quality (up to 1080p), set the video download quality preferences to “High.”
    Keep in mind that the “High” video download quality option is only available with the Standard and Premium plans of Netflix. Those on the basic plan have to settle with lower-quality downloads.
  • Delete all downloaded Netflix content: Using this option, you can delete all your downloaded content inside the Netflix app at once.

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Wrapping up: Watch Netflix offline on a PC/Laptop!

This was our guide on how to download the Netflix app on the laptop so that you can stream or download your favorite shows and movies. The Netflix app is supported on Windows 10 and above. Meanwhile, if you have the older version of windows, you can stream Netflix using your browser, but you won’t be able to download shows/movies offline.

The guide also outlines how to download the content for offline viewing and adjust the download preferences. Having the Netflix app on the laptop is much easier, plus it improves the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I download Netflix on my laptop for free?

The Netflix app is free to download from the Microsoft store. But, you will have to subscribe to one of their plan to watch their content. As of now, Netflix has three different subscription plans; Basic, Standard, and Premium.
Each plan differs based on its features, including streaming quality. Therefore, downloading the Netflix app is free, but you have to pay for its content.

How can I download Netflix movies and shows on Mac or Macbook?

Having a Mac can be a real issue if you are a typical Netflix user. There is no official Netflix app for Mac, which means you can’t download Netflix movies and shows on your MacBook.

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Shyam Anand Singh
Shyam Anand Singh
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