Can you download shows on amazon prime

Before downloading any videos, you’ll need to download and install the Prime Video app, available for Android 4.1 and later and iOS 9.3 and later.

Assuming you’ve already purchased or rented a movie or TV program, begin the download process on a supported device:

1. Connect to the internet and open the Prime Video app on your device.

2. Tap the hamburger menu, represented as 3 horizontal lines.

   
   

3. Tap Video Library.

   
   

4. Tap either Movies or TV Shows, depending on your desired video.

   
   

5. Find and tap your movie, then tap Download from the menu on the right.

   
   

6. If you have an SD card installed, you may be asked where you want the video to be saved.

   
   

7. Under Download Options, choose among four different files sizes:

   • Best: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.46 GB of data and storage.
   • Better: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.33 GB of data and storage.
   • Good: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.27 GB of data and storage.
   • Data Saver: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.14 GB of data and storage.
   
   

   The lower the quality of the download, the lower the video quality.

8. You should see the video download, with the percentage completed shown on the right.

   
   

9. When the download's complete and you’re ready to watch, tap Complete.

   
   

10. Tap Take me to the downloads page.

    
    

11. To watch it later, tap the hamburger menu.

    
    

12. Tap Downloads.

    
    

13. Tap Play to begin playing any of your downloaded videos.

    
    

How to Download Amazon Prime Videos Included With Prime

1. Open the Prime Video app.

2. Tap a video of your choice after scrolling through the Prime Carousel.

   
   

3. In the video details, tap Download.

   
   

4. If you have an SD card installed, you may be asked where you want the video to be saved.

   
   

5. Under Download Options, choose among four different files sizes:

   • Best: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.46 GB of data and storage.
   • Better: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.33 GB of data and storage.
   • Good: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.27 GB of data and storage.
   • Data Saver: 1 hour of video uses approximately 0.14 GB of data and storage.
   
   

6. The download begins, with the progress bar on the right.

   
   

7. After it is complete and you’re ready to watch, tap Complete.

   
   

8. Tap Take me to the downloads page.

   
   

9. To watch it later, tap the hamburger menu.

   
   

10. Tap Downloads.

    
    

11. Tap Play to begin playing any of your downloaded videos.

    
    

How to Delete Viewed Amazon Prime Videos

After you’ve watched those downloaded videos, delete them to save space on your device.

1. Open your Prime Video app.

2. Tap the hamburger menu.

   
   

3. Tap Downloads.

   
   

4. To delete a single video, tap the 3 vertical dots on the right side.

   
   

5. Tap Delete download.

   
   

6. To delete several videos simultaneously, tap Edit.

   
   

7. Tap each video, or tap Select all to delete all the videos.

   
   

8. Tap Delete.

   
   

FAQ

• Can You Legally Download Movies from Amazon Prime?

  Yes, you can. However, Amazon doesn’t allow downloading to just anything; you'll need a compatible device:

  • Kindle Fire tablets (Except 1st generation)

  OR compatible devices with the following operating systems as long as you have installed the Prime Video app on them:

  • Android
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Windows 10

• Can you download Amazon Prime Movies on a Mac?

  Yes. It just needs to be running macOS to qualify as a compatible device and the Prime Video app needs to be installed on it.

• Can you download Amazon Prime Movies on a laptop?

  Yes, you can download Amazon movies on any Android, iOS, macOS or Windows 10 laptop. Be sure you have installed the Prime Video app on them.

  
  

• Can I download Amazon Prime movies to my iPhone?

  Yes. Any phone running iOS qualifies as a compatible device. Be sure you have installed the Prime Video app.

  How do I download a TV show from Amazon Prime?

  Get the Amazon Prime app.

  Step 1: First of all, you'll need an Amazon account with a subscription to Amazon Prime. ... .

  Step 2: Next, select a film or show that you want to download, and open the video details. ... .

  Step 3: To browse the films and shows you've previously downloaded, select the Downloads button on the bottom..

  Can you download Amazon Prime shows on laptop?

  Amazon allows you to download TV shows and movies from Amazon Prime Video onto your mobile device — both your phone and tablet. There are some download restrictions. You can't download to a laptop or desktop computer, and not all content on Amazon Prime Video is available for download.

  Why can't I download shows on Amazon Prime?

  If you can't download shows on Amazon Prime, visit Downdetector to check if there are issues with the servers. Unfortunately, server-related problems can't be resolved on your end. In this case, the only option you have is to wait for Amazon Prime's team to fix the issue.