Netflix users will bid farewell to the ability to download movies and series through the app, as announced in an upcoming Windows update. For years, Netflix subscribers have enjoyed the convenience of downloading content for offline viewing, but with the latest update, this feature will be removed from both Windows 10 and 11 applications.
Netflix to Discontinue Video Downloads on Windows Users of Netflix’s Windows applications are facing a significant change. The streaming giant announced that an upcoming update to the Windows app will prevent offline usage. This means that downloading movies and series for offline viewing will no longer be possible.
In a notification displayed within the Windows app, Netflix addressed the changes. The updated version is said to offer some improvements in streaming quality, but the most notable aspect of the notification is the absence of offline viewing support. Consequently, users will no longer be able to download movie and series episodes.
This decision will particularly affect those who rely on offline viewing, such as commuters or travelers without reliable internet access. Considering that many users enjoy Netflix on the go, this change is likely to provoke strong reactions.
The removal of the download feature has also been confirmed on Netflix’s support page. However, it’s worth noting that, for now, this change only affects the application on Windows 10 and 11. At least for the time being, users can still download content on macOS or mobile apps.
While downloading content through the Netflix app may be prohibited, it’s possible that third-party applications will emerge to fill this gap. Therefore, it may still be possible to download movies and series on Windows using such applications.
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