This article shows how you can download video content published on the Netflix platform locally so that you can view it at any time. You can do this by using the appropriate functionality of the Netflix mobile app or by using video capture software for your computer.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using the Netflix App (iPhone and Android)
Step 1. Connect your device to a wireless network if possible
Downloading video content via the Netflix app involves transferring a large amount of data. If you are not planning to consume the traffic included in the cellular data connection of your tariff plan, connect the device to a wireless network.
Step 2. Install or update the Netflix app
If you are using an iOS or Android device, you can use the Netflix app to locally download the available content and be able to view it offline. The application is free and can be downloaded directly from the device store.
If you've already installed the Netflix app on your device, make sure it's updated to the latest version available. In order to download the contents locally and be able to view them offline, you must use the latest version of the Netflix app
Step 3. Launch the Netflix app
At the end of the installation or update, touch the "Open" button on the store page or the Netflix app icon that appears on the device's Home.
Step 4. Sign in with your Netflix account (if necessary)
If you have installed the Netflix app for the first time, you will need to log in using your account login credentials.
If you haven't created an account yet, do it now, the first month is free
Step 5. Press the ☰ button
It is located in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 6. Tap Available for Download
If this option is not available, it means that you are using an outdated version of the Netflix app or that there is no video content available for download in the area where you live.
Step 7. Find the TV show, show or movie you want to download
The list of content available for download is limited when compared to the entire catalog of titles available in streaming. See the list that appeared exactly as you do when looking for a movie to stream.
Step 8. Press the Download button visible within the page of the movie or TV series you have chosen
It features a downward pointing arrow resting on a horizontal line. The button in question will only appear after you have selected the movie or TV series to download. In the latter case it will be displayed next to each episode of the series available for download. If the indicated option is not visible, it means that the chosen content is not available for download.
Step 9. Wait for the content to download to your device
The download progress will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Step 10. Press the ☰ button
Step 11. Choose the My Downloads option
In this section you will see a list of all the content you have already downloaded and those that are still in download.
Step 12. Tap one of the downloaded content to start playing it
When the download is complete you will be able to watch the chosen content at any time without having to use the internet connection.
Method 2 of 2: Using OBS (Windows and Mac)
Step 1. Go to the Open Broadcast Software (OBS) website
It is a free and open-source program that allows you to record everything that is displayed on your computer screen, so it is able to record Netflix contents while you stream them.
OBS is a completely free program, does not contain advertisements and has been developed under an open-source license. No one will have any profit from installing and using this software
Step 2. Click the button corresponding to the operating system of the Windows computer, macOS 10.11+ or Linux
Step 3. Choose the folder to store the installation file you have selected based on the target computer's operating system
The program interface is essentially always the same, regardless of the hardware platform it runs on.
Step 4. Click the installation file icon when the download is complete
It is listed in your browser's download history or in your computer's "Downloads" folder.
Step 5. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install OBS on your computer
If you downloaded the program directly from the website indicated in the article, you will not have to fear possible computer security threats such as malware or viruses.
Step 6. Launch the OBS program after the installation is complete
It may start automatically at the end of the installation procedure.
Step 7. Click on the Settings button
It is located in the lower right corner of the program window.
Step 8. Click on the Hotkeys tab
This way you will have the ability to set a hotkey combination that you will use to start and stop OBS video capture, without having to access the program window. This is a very useful feature, as you can record what is displayed on your computer screen without hindrance.
Step 9. Click the Start Recording text field
Step 10. Press the key combination you want to use to start video recording
Make sure you are not using a combination that activates any of the internet browser features you will use to access the Netflix platform.
Step 11. Click the Stop Recording text field
Step 12. Press the key combination you want to use to stop video recording
Choose a key combination that is very similar to the one you set to start recording, so you can easily remember them. For example, if you used the combination Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + F11 to start recording, you can use the Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + F12 keys to stop it.
Step 13. Click the Output tab
Within this tab you can choose the settings relating to the video quality used for recording and where the resulting file should be stored.
Step 14. Click the Browse button next to the Recording Path field
This will allow you to choose the folder on your computer where the files will be stored after recording is complete. The "Videos" system folder is used by default.
Step 15. Click the Recording Format menu
Step 16. Click the mp4 option
This is a standard video format universally accepted by all device manufacturers, so it will ensure maximum file compatibility. If, on the other hand, you need to record the file in a specific format, select it from the list that appears.
Step 17. Click the Apply and OK buttons in succession
This way the new configuration settings will be saved and applied.
Step 18. Click the + button at the bottom of the Sources box
Step 19. Click the Display Capture option
Step 20. Click the OK button
Step 21. Uncheck the Capture Cursor checkbox
This will prevent the mouse pointer from appearing in the recording.
Step 22. Click the OK button
At this point you are ready to record the contents that will be displayed on the computer screen.
Step 23. Disable the computer microphone
If you have connected a microphone to your computer or are using a laptop, click on the "Mute" button next to the "Mixer" section of the OBS program.
Step 24. Close all running programs
To minimize the risk of a notification appearing on the screen while recording or playing a sound, close all running apps other than the OBS program.
Step 25. Launch the Chrome or Firefox internet browser
By using the programs indicated to browse the web you will be able to record Netflix video content. On the contrary, using Internet Explorer or Edge you will not be able to do it.
Step 26. Go to the Netflix website and log in
Use your account credentials.
Step 27. Select the video content you want to watch
Using OBS you will be able to record any TV series or movie available on the Netflix platform.
Step 28. Pause the video immediately
This step is for you to have time to activate full screen view mode and start recording. If necessary, move the video player slider back to the beginning to be able to record the content right from the start.
Step 29. Click on the Full Screen button
It is located on the right side of the bar that houses the video playback controls.
Step 30. Press the OBS key combination to start recording
This will kick off the video capture. No notification message will be displayed.
Step 31. Click on the Netflix Play button
Playback of the video you have chosen will begin.
Step 32. Wait for the movie to play to the end
During playback, make sure you don't close the video window or switch to another program. If you don't want to see the content playing while recording, you can turn off your computer monitor and speakers.
Step 33. Press the key combination to stop capturing video after recording is complete
The file you created via OBS will be stored in the specified folder.
34 Delete unnecessary parts of the recording using a free video editor
There are several programs that you can use to eliminate the beginning and end of the movie that contains content that you do not need.
