Earlier on, movies are transferred from PC to on the go devices like iPods. This provides convenience to users as they can watch the downloaded Videos and movies on their access devices. But with the continuous advancement and development of technology, streaming services were introduced. 

Apps like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, and others allow uses to watch any movies, TV shows, or documentaries that they want to watch with just a few clicks provided that they have a stable internet connection. 

Today we are living in an era of the internet. We get fast access to the internet and get everything done in an instant. Because of this, many streaming services have come into existence, and many flourished like ever before. We can now see our favorites T.V. shows, series, and movies sitting at home or anywhere around the globe. 

But many times, due to poor internet connections, heavy traffic, or speed fluctuation in internet speed, our videos get stuck and continues to buffer in between. This creates the urge to download and save the video. So that we can watch it another time without getting stuck in the middle. Various streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and many added the download feature to their apps and services for our convenience. 

But many of us are unaware of this feature, and many don’t know how to use it. Here are a detailed description and simple way to guide you on downloading videos from streaming services. All services have this feature to download your desired quality video and save it to watch another time without having trouble with the internet connection.

Amazon Prime

We can download exclusive movies and shows from the amazon prime via its app available in windows, mac, iOS, and Android. 

1. You need a subscription to amazon prime. It comes with monthly and yearly plans. Choose whatever plans you need and pay via online transactions.

2. Download the app on your pc or your phone. Install and launch the app; after that, login into your amazon prime account.

3. Now select a video of a movie or series and open its details. Almost all the videos are available for download and watch offline. In the case of a series, you can download all the episodes in a single click, or you can open the details to download a single particular episode.

4. Then, it will ask you the location to save it. You can also change the settings by going to settings and changing locations. You can save the video either on the SD card or your phone memory.

5. Next, choose video quality. The higher the quality, the larger the downloaded video will be, and more space will be required. Go to My Stuff > Settings gear icon > Stream & Download > Download Quality to change the video’s quality.

6. Then, the download starts, and the video gets saved on your phone.

After this, the downloaded video will be available to watch offline in the downloads tab. You can watch it later without an internet or Wi-Fi connection.

Netflix

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world. It provides various tv shows to have a fun time. Surely you must have heard the tagline ‘Netflix and Chill.’ It also provides the option to download and watch offline your favorite shows and movies.

1. You need a Netflix subscription. It comes with four plans: mobile, basic, standard, and premium. Install and launch the app and log in to your account.

2. In the search bar, search for your desired show, or you can see the popular shows and movies already listed on the home screen.

3. Select the video you want to download and click it to view its details. You can see a ↓ symbol with a download written below it. Click the button to download the entire series or choose a particular episode.

4. You can change the video’s quality to be downloaded by tapping the hamburger menu () > App Settings > Download Video Quality.

5. Change the video’s location to be stored by going to App Settings >Download location. Select internal storage for phone and SD card for external memory cards.

6. Then, the video will then be downloaded, and you can watch it offline by clicking on Downloads.

Youtube Premium

YouTube is the most widely used app for videos and songs. Previously there was no option to download videos from YouTube. You can either download videos for free( if available) or go for a premium subscription where you can watch and download exclusive videos without any ads. Its download process is straightforward and easy to know. 

Install and login to the YouTube app on your android or iOS device.

1. Search for the video and play it.

2. You will see a download button below the video. Tap it.

3. It will ask you the quality. Select the desired quality.

4. The download starts, and it is stored on your device. Remember to free up space in internal storage if more space is required for downloading. The downloaded videos will disappear from the list after 30 days before download.

5. You can watch this video offline. 

There are many more streaming services that provide this download feature. It’s always effortless to download. All you have to do is search for your show, select it, find the download button. You could check out how to download social media content from 4Hub here. After that, select the quality and location to download (if available), and you are all set. You can enjoy the downloaded videos anytime, anywhere with or without having to worry about the internet.