When Apple entered the video streaming business, there were doubts about how the company would survive in a new business with no previous experience. However, a couple of years in, we see that Apple TV+ is surviving and flourishing. It produces some of the best TV shows and movies in the streaming business and competes with the likes of HBO Max when it comes to content quality.
If you subscribe to Apple TV+, you can watch these renowned shows and movies on all your Apple devices, smart TVs, and Android TV boxes. You can also download these movies on your devices to watch them offline, so you don't have to waste your data when traveling. This guide shows how to download movies and shows from Apple TV+ for offline viewing.
How to download movies and shows from Apple TV+
Here's how to download your favorite TV shows and movies so that you can watch them when you're away from home:
- Launch the Apple TV app on your device and choose the Originals tab.
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Locate the show or movie you want to download and tap to open it.
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If you can't locate your movie or show, use the Search tab to find it.
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To download, tap the three-dot button next to the episode title and choose Download. There is no option to download the entire season at once, so you must download individual episodes.
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To download movies, click the Download button on the cover art.
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On your Mac, click the cloud download icon next to the movies and TV shows you want to watch offline.
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Click Download to download the movie or TV show.
How to find and play your downloads
We love that Apple TV organizes your downloads in one place. Here's how to find and play your downloads in the Apple TV app.
- Launch the Apple TV app on your device and choose Library.
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Open Downloaded to see a list of all your downloads.
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You will see the list of all movies and shows here. Open a show to see the downloaded episodes.
How to delete your downloads from Apple TV+
After you've watched downloaded content, there's no point in keeping it around as it takes up space on your device. The steps for deleting your downloads on Mac and iPhone are slightly different.
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To delete your downloads from Apple TV+, go to Library > Downloaded.
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Use the Edit button to delete a movie or an entire show on your iPhone or iPad. Then, tap to select the movies and shows you want to delete from downloads.
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Tap the Delete button and confirm by choosing the Delete X Downloads option.
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Similarly, you can select individual episodes of a show and delete them.
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On your Mac, hover over the title card of the show or movie you want to delete and click the three-dot menu.
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Choose the Delete from Library option.
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Select Delete Movie to confirm your action.
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To delete an individual episode of a show, click to open it and hover over the episode name to reveal the three-dot menu.
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Click the three-dot menu and choose the Delete from Library option. Confirm the action if required.
What content can you download from Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ subscribers can download all the Apple Originals content. Apple TV also has a feature called Channels that provides access to content produced by other producers like STARZ, AMC+, EPIX, and A&E Crime Central. If you subscribe to them via Apple Channels, you can download their content for offline viewing.
Any content you download is available for offline viewing for 30 days. However, the downloads may expire before 30 days for some channels.
Are there any limits for downloads?
Apple Originals doesn't limit your downloads. However, according to Apple, some Apple TV channels might limit how many titles you can download simultaneously and on how many devices. The Apple TV app informs you when you reach the limit, and you must delete some downloaded content before you can download new ones.
Enjoy movies and shows when you're offline
Apple TV+ is nowhere near Netflix and Prime Video in terms of quantity. However, when it comes to quality, it's one of the best video streaming services, offering the best TV shows and movies.