How to Download Prime Video Offline: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

You can download content for offline viewing on a wide range of devices. The Prime Video app supports offline downloads on iPhone and iPad running iOS, Android phones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, and Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers using the Prime Video app from the Microsoft Store. If you are using a Mac, a web browser, a smart TV, or a streaming stick such as Fire TV Stick, Roku, or Chromecast, you will need to stream content directly as these devices do not currently support downloads. For offline viewing, simply switch to any of the supported devices listed above.

Follow these steps to download content for offline viewing: 1. Open the Prime Video app on your supported device 2. Sign in to your Amazon account 3. Search or browse for the title you want to download 4. Tap the download icon, which looks like a downward-pointing arrow 5. Select your preferred download quality when prompted 6. Wait for the download to complete 7. Go to the Downloads section in the app to watch offline For TV series, you can choose to download individual episodes or an entire season at once.

When you start a download, you can choose between two quality settings. Best offers the highest video quality with a larger file size of approximately 1.5 to 2 GB per hour of content, making it ideal for tablets and larger screens where picture quality matters most. Good offers a smaller file size of approximately 0.5 GB per hour, which is the better choice for phones or when storage space is limited.

There are a few helpful things to keep in mind to get the most out of offline downloads. Downloads are typically available for up to 30 days after downloading, and once you press play on a downloaded title, you usually have 48 hours to finish watching it. A periodic internet connection is required to verify your Prime membership, and not all titles are available for download due to licensing restrictions. If a title is removed from Prime Video, the download will also expire. There is also a maximum number of titles you can have downloaded at any one time, which varies by title and region.

All of your downloaded content can be found in the Downloads tab within the Prime Video app. From there you can play any downloaded title, delete individual downloads to free up storage space, or adjust your download settings including preferred quality and whether to download over Wi-Fi only.

Can I watch Prime Video offline? Yes. You can download eligible shows and movies from the Prime Video app and watch them without an internet connection. How many titles can I download at once? The maximum number varies depending on the title and your region, but most accounts can store between 15 and 25 titles at a time. Do Prime Video downloads expire? Yes. Downloads are generally available for 30 days. Once you start watching, you typically have 48 hours to finish. Can I download on multiple devices? Yes. You can download titles on multiple supported devices linked to your Amazon account, though some titles may limit the number of simultaneous downloads. Does downloading use mobile data? Yes, unless you change the setting to Wi-Fi only in the Prime Video app settings before downloading. Why can't I see the download button on a title? Not all titles are available for download. If the download icon does not appear, the title is not eligible for offline viewing due to licensing restrictions. How much storage space do I need for downloads? Approximately 0.5 GB per hour for "Good" quality and 1.5-2 GB per hour for "Best" quality. A typical 2-hour movie requires 1-4 GB depending on your quality setting. Can I transfer downloads between devices? No. Downloads are device-specific and cannot be transferred. However, you can download the same title on multiple devices linked to your Amazon account (subject to title-specific limits). What happens if I run out of storage during a download? The download will pause or fail. You'll need to free up storage space and restart the download. Consider using "Good" quality instead of "Best" to reduce file sizes. Why is my download taking so long? Download speed depends on your internet connection. For faster downloads, use Wi-Fi instead of mobile data, close other apps using bandwidth, and ensure you have a strong signal. Large files in "Best" quality take longer than "Good" quality. Offline downloads are included with your Prime membership at no additional cost. Simply open the Prime Video app on any supported device to start downloading and watching on the go. If you are not yet a Prime member, you can start with a 30-day free trial to explore everything the platform has to offer.