Where Are Netflix Downloads Stored on Windows, Android, and iPhone

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August 28, 2024

With a vast library of award-winning Netflix originals, TV shows, movies, and documentaries, Netflix is the most famous streaming service operating in more than 190 countries. Besides watching online, Netflix Subscribers can also download TV shows and movies to their iOS, Android, or Windows devices and enjoy without an internet connection.

To discover what’s available for download on Netflix is easy, you can go to the Downloads on your Netflix app and tap the “See What You Can Download” button. To download a video on Netflix is also straightforward, just go to the details page of a movie or TV show, and click the Download button.

However, once you’ve downloaded a Netflix video to your device, locating where these downloads are stored can be challenging. In this article, we’ll provide a guide on how to find your Netflix downloads on Windows, iOS, and Android devices.

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How to Find Netflix Downloads on Windows PC?

Update: Netflix used to allow ad-free users to watch Netflix offline on Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers. However, after a recent update to the Netflix app in July 2024, this feature was discontinued. The Netflix app no longer supports offline downloads on Windows devices.

To watch your Netflix downloads on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, from the left menu of the Netflix app, click More  > My Downloads. Then you can see what you have downloaded for offline playback.

Netflix has a hidden folder on your PC system to store its downloads. To locate this specific folder, follow the steps below.

Find Netflix Downloads Folder with Windows 10

  1. Open the File Explorer from the taskbar.
  2. Click the View tab on the top of the File Explorer and choose Options at the upper right.

  1. From the pop-up Folder Options window, select the View tab and check “Show Hidden files, folders, and drives” under the Files and Folders section. Click Apply > OK.

  1. Go back to File Explorer and directly go to the following path: C:UsersUsernameAppDataLocalPackages4DF9E0F8.Netflix_mcm4njqhnhss8LocalStateofflineInfodownloads

Note: Replace Username with your current username on your Windows computer.

Locate the Downloads Folder of Netflix on Windows 11

  1. Click the File Explorer icon from the taskbar to open it.
  2. Navigate to the path below on File Explorer to locate the Netflix downloads folder: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Packages\4DF9E0F8.Netflix_mcm4njqhnhss8\LocalState\offlineInfo\downloads

Note: Replace Username with your current username on your Windows computer.

The dowloaded files can only be recognized by Netflix, you can’t play them with other video player or transfer them to other devices.

Where Are Netflix Downloads Stored on Android?

You can download Netflix movies and shows with the latest version of the Netflix app installed on your Android phone or tablet. To get the latest version, your device must have Android OS version 7 (Nougat) or later.

To watch your Netflix downloads on Android, tap My Netflix > Downloads within the Netflix app.

Find the Netflix Downloads stored on your Android device with the following steps:

  1. Open Files and choose Settings > Show hidden files.
  2. From your Android device, navigate to Internal Storage > Android > data > com.netflix.mediaclient > files > Download > .of.
  3. Find folders named by eight-digit random numbers, which contain your downloaded Netflix content.

Where Does Netflix Keep Downloads on iPhone and iPad?

The Netflix app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 16 or later. You can also use the Netflix app on your iOS devices to download movies and shows. However, please be aware that the Files app in iOS primarily stores imported and iCloud files. Files and data generated by a specific app are only accessible within the application itself.

To access your download on iOS devices:

  1. Launch the Netflix app on your iPhone or iPad, and select My Netflix.
  2. Tap Downloads to see your downloaded Netflix titles.

How to Change Default Netflix Download Location?

Downloading videos for offline viewing is a fantastic feature, sparing your mobile data and providing convenience in areas with limited internet connectivity. However, these downloaded files can accumulate and consume space on your computer and mobile device.

To free up storage space, you can relocate the Netflix downloads to other folders. Netflix also allows you to download shows and movies to an SD card on your Android phone and tablet. Here is how you can change Netflix downloads folder locations on PC and Android devices.

Download Netflix Movies to a USB Drive On Windows PC

Chance your Netflix download locations to another drive on your Windows computer or to a USB drive for convenience.

  1. Click the Start button on your PC, then select Settings.
  2. Select Storage, then choose Change where new content is saved.
  3. Change “New movies and TV shows will save to” USB Drive, and click Apply.

Download Netflix Videos on an SD Card On Android

You can store downloaded TV shows and movies to an installed SD card on your Android device. 

  1. Open the Netflix app on your Android phone or tablet. Tap My Netflix from the lower right.
  2. From the upper right, tap More  and select App Settings  from the pop-up menu.
  3. Under Downloads, tap Download Location.
  4. Select the SD Card to store your downloads.

How to Store Netflix Downloads Anywhere?

While you may have located the Netflix download folders on your device, you cannot play these downloaded files directly, nor can you transfer them to other folders or devices. Netflix employs encryption to prevent these downloads from being used outside the Netflix app. To overcome Netflix’s download limits and keep your preferred content on your device permanently, Pazu Netflix Video Downloader has been created. This tool allows you to download Netflix videos with both ad-supported and ad-free memberships, enabling offline viewing on various devices.

Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a desktop program designed for Netflix users, offering the ability to download Netflix videos without the need for the Netflix app. It can bypass Netflix’s DRM protection and convert movies and TV shows into MP4 and MKV formats. The converted files are preserved in high quality, up to 1080p, and maintain the original subtitles and audio tracks. Furthermore, it eliminates all Netflix download limitations, including expiration constraints and device restrictions. This means you can effortlessly transfer Netflix videos to MP4, regardless of your plan, and enjoy them on any compatible device.

Netflix video downloader

Netflix Video Downloader

Download Netflix movies & TV shows to MP4 with HD quality. 

  • Download movies & TV shows from Netflix.
  • Download videos in 1080P.
  • Preserve audio tracks and subtitles.
  • Fast downloading speed.

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.

add movies or shows

Step 3. Choose video format/quality

Click the gear icon on the top right corner to customize:

  • Video format: MP4 or MKV
  • Video codec: H264 or H265
  • Audio language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
  • Subtitle language: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese
video 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 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.

episode settings

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.