Can You Download Amazon Prime Movies on Mac?
Gladly, we do have an original, native macOS-supported Prime Video app for streaming and offline bingeing. However, many users may still not know how to download Amazon Prime Video on Mac correctly yet.
So, here we concluded an official app guide and two alternative methods to download Amazon Prime Video to Mac limitlessly. If you are a Prime Video subscriber using a MacBook or any other Mac device, this article can help you.
How to Download Amazon Prime Movies on Mac?
Download Amazon Prime Movies on Mac with Prime Video App
As long as you have a Prime Video membership or you purchased/rented the titles, the download function on the Prime Video app for Mac, for you to watch Amazon Prime Video offline, is always available.
However, notice for users who use old Macs, the app is only available on a Mac running macOS 11.4 Big Sur or higher. If you are using an incompatible device or already know the official method, jump to part 2 for the limitless methods.
Take a look at this simple operation guide if you haven't used the app to download Amazon Prime movies on Mac before:
Install the Amazon Prime Video app and sign in to your account.
Find a movie or show with the download icon and click on it.
Select your preferred download quality and confirm the download.
Access your downloaded videos in the "Downloads" section and watch them within the 30-day expiration period.
Looks easy, right? But more Amazon Prime download limits beyond the system version that may destroy your watching experiences is coming away:
- Most content can be downloaded on only one device at a time
- Not all movies and shows are available for download
- You must start watching downloaded content within 30 days
- Once playback begins, it will disappear after 48 hours
- There's a maximum limit on how many titles you can download, which varies by region
- Downloads are only playable in the Prime Video app
- You need to renew the subscription to keep access to Prime Video content
Besides, some users say that the Prime Video app is not optimized for Mac and sometimes is not convenient.
StreamFab Amazon Downloader can effectively download Amazon Prime video to PC, including Mac devices, in MP4/MKV format with a safe built-in browser, without expiration.
Moreover, it has a wider range of compatible macOS system versions from 10.10 - 15.x than the Prime Video app. Even a second-hand MacBook can handle this downloader, so you don't have to spend more effort upgrading the system to access a better download function than the official one.
An easy solution to download Amazon Prime movies on Mac with minimal effort and high resolution, plus immersive audio. No expiration, no device amount limit.
- Download Amazon Prime Video on Mac in lossless 1080p with EAC3 5.1 audio
- Save Prime videos in MP4/MKV format to be watched also on your iPhone/iPad
- Download Prime videos offline in H.264 or H.265 codecs based on your needs
- Auto-save newly released episodes from Amazon Prime to watch offline in time
- Watch Prime videos offline along with subtitles and audio in the language you prefer
- Remove DRM & ads to download pure Amazon Prime video files
- Charge for once and offers lifetime access to Amazon movies after downloads
You can refer to this step-by-step guide to start its trial, which allows you to remove Amazon Prime Video DRM and provides full-length Amazon movie downloads, plus no prefilling payment method or "StreamFab account" requirements.
Click on it and then finish logging in to Amazon Prime. Now you need to find the Amazon movie you want to download to your Mac.
Play the Amazon Movie. Then tweak the resolution, audio, codecs, subtitles, etc., to your preference.
You can download the Amazon Prime video now by clicking on "Download Now" or download it later by clicking on "Add to Queue".
Download Amazon Prime Video on Mac with TuneFab
As a trending Amazon downloader, TuneFab Amazon VideOne Amazon Downloader can help you rip Amazon Prime Video to MP4, MKV, or MOV in 1080p. This one has the same bulk download and subtitles download functions as StreamFab.
One thing you may mind is that it does not support EAC3 5.1 audio sound effect download. So that your ear is probably gonna have a lame experience. Also, it lacks an auto-task function, which makes it less convenient than StreamFab. But considering it offers a cheaper 1-year plan than StreamFab, it may still be an option.
Now, check this simple tutorial to get started with TuneFab.
Install and launch it. You can find the Amazon service on its home page. Click on it to log in.
Search for what you want on Amazon Prime Video, then click on the download button.
Customize the video format, resolution, and subtitles as you like. Click the download button to start.
FAQ
No. You can't directly download Amazon movies from the browser. Neither online downloaders nor extensions. Because all of them are unavailable for DRM-protected Prime episodes.
If the downloads come from the official app, they will. But not gonna happen if the downloads finish by StreamFab Amazon Downloader.
3. Can you download rented Amazon movies?
Yes, but if you download rented movies on Amazon with the Prime Video app, you still have to face the limitations.
Instead, we recommend StreamFab Amazon Downloader, which provides you with forever access to rented Amazon movies.
Conclusion
No matter if you download Amazon Prime Video on Mac for personal entertainment, education, or just backup what you like, just remember never to spread them on the internet or the physical world. And for those who want unlimited download function and infinite playbacks, StreamFab Amazon Downloader is a tested better choice.
