How to Download Netflix Movies and TV Shows in 1080P (Full HD)

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April 16, 2025

Full HD, or 1080p, offers a significant improvement over lower resolutions, delivering a sharper and more detailed image. While higher resolutions like 4K and 8K offer even greater detail, 1080p remains a popular choice for many devices and applications due to its balance of image quality and performance.

All Netflix subscription plans (Standard with Ads, Standard, and Premium) support 1080p streaming. But what about downloading? Can you download Netflix content in Full HD?

This guide will show you how to download Netflix videos in 1080p using both the official Netflix app and a dedicated Netflix downloader.

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Can You Download Netflix in 1080p?

Yes, you can download Netflix content in 1080p (Full HD) quality on supported devices.

Netflix allows downloads on Android phones or tablets, iPhones or iPads, Amazon Fire tablets, and Google Chromebooks with Google Play Store. When downloading, you have two quality options:

  • High/Higher: Downloads will play up to 1080p (Full HD) or 720p (HD) quality, depending on the source material and your device’s capabilities.
  • Standard: Downloads will play in 480p (SD).

To download Netflix content in 1080p quality, your device needs to support HD playback. Compatible devices will automatically download in the best available quality, typically 1080p for most Netflix titles.

How to Download in 1080p with the Netflix App

To download a Netflix title in 1080p, ensure your device supports HD playback and change the Netflix download quality to “High” or “Higher.”

iPhone and iPad Compatibility:

  • iPhone 8 Plus and later, and most iPads (including iPad mini and iPad Air) support 1080p Netflix playback.
  • iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPhone 7 Plus also support 1080p Netflix playback.

Android Device Compatibility:

To check your Android device’s playback capabilities:

  1. Open the Netflix app. Tap “My Netflix” from the lower right and select the Menu button (three lines) from the top right.
  2. Select “App Settings.”
  3. Tap “Playback Specification” under “Diagnostics.”
  4. Look for “Widevine” or “Maximum Playback Resolution“:
    • L1 or HD: Your device supports HD Netflix playback.
    • L3 or SD: Your device is limited to SD Netflix playback.
netflix video quality android

Change Netflix Download Quality Settings

  1. Launch the Netflix app on your device. Tap “My Netflix” in the bottom right corner and select the Menu button (three lines) from the top right.
  2. Select “App Settings” from the pop-up menu.
  3. Tap “Video Quality” or “Download Video Quality.”
  4. Choose “High/Higher” as your Netflix download video quality.
netflix video quality

How to Download Netflix in 1080p Without the App

If your device doesn’t support 1080p playback, Netflix won’t download titles in that resolution for you. For instance, downloading the same episode on an iPhone 13 Pro consumes 1.05GB, while on an Android phone limited to SD quality, it only takes up to 254MB.

download netflix in hd and sd

To overcome these limitations and enjoy Netflix content offline in 1080p on any device without the Netflix app, consider using a dedicated video downloader like Pazu Netflix Video Downloader. This powerful desktop software can download movies and TV shows from Netflix in MP4 or MKV format, with the original 1080p resolution, subtitles, and audio tracks preserved.

With Pazu Netflix Video Downloader, you can easily transfer the downloaded files to any device of your choice. This means you can continue watching your favorite Netflix content offline, even after canceling your subscription.

Netflix video downloader

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader

  • Download movies & TV shows from Netflix.
  • Download videos in 1080P.
  • Fast downloading speed.
  • One-click to download all episodes.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
  • Preserve 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos audio quality.

Step 1. Launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader

Download, install, and launch Pazu Netflix Video Downloader on your Mac or Windows. Log in to your Netflix account.

Click the key icon and enter your registration code to unlock the full version of the downloader if you have purchased a registration. If you haven’t, go ahead with the free trial version.

Netflix video downloader

Step 2. Add Netflix movies/TV shows

Search for a show or movie you want to download from Netflix.

Download Netflix video to MP4

Step 3. Choose video format/quality

Click the gear icon on the top right corner to customize video format, codec, audio and subtitle languages, and more. Set the Video Quality to “High” to download Netflix movies and shows in 1080p.

download settings

Step 4. Start to download Netflix videos

Click the Download icon on the right of the title you want to download.

As you can see from the screenshot, all episodes are checked by default. Uncheck those episodes you don’t want to download if there are any.

select Netflix show episodes

You can also click the three lines and gear icon to choose audio/subtitle languages for each episode. To close the window, click the OK button.

choose audio/subtitle for each episode

Click the Download button on the bottom right corner. The downloading begins.

Download Netflix videos

After downloading, click History and find the video in MP4 format. You can now transfer the downloaded videos and watch them whenever you want.

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How to Stop Netflix from Lowering Quality

If you take video quality as a priority and don’t want Netflix to automatically lower it for you, check your Netflix account settings to ensure the video quality is set to your preference.

  1. Log in to your Netflix account at netflix.com.
  2. Click your profile picture at the top right and select “Account.”
  3. Select “Profiles” from the left side menu and choose the profile you want to adjust.
  4. Click “Playback Settings” and choose “High” for the “Data usage per screen” setting.
netflix playback settings

Additionally, for smooth high-resolution streaming, your internet needs to meet Netflix’s recommended speeds:

  • 15 Mbps or higher for 4K Ultra HD
  • 5 Mbps or higher for 1080p (Full HD)
  • 3 Mbps or higher for 720p (HD)

Test Your Connection: Visit fast.com in your web browser to check your current internet speed.

Netflix Video Downloader

Netflix Video Downloader

Download Netflix movies and TV shows to MP4/MKV on your PC/Mac