Quick overview:
Amazon Prime Video offers a large selection of films and series, but the option to watch content offline on a Windows PC is not always obvious at first glance. While the Prime Video app on smartphones and tablets offers practical download functions, many users are looking for a way to enjoy movies on a laptop or desktop PC without the internet. In this article, we show you step by step how you can save Amazon Prime videos offline and watch them on your Windows PC - including legal options, useful tips and helpful tools.
Why watching Amazon Prime offline on Windows makes sense
Watching Amazon Prime videos offline on Windows is extremely practical in many situations. Whether you're traveling, in regions with an unstable internet connection or simply want to avoid high streaming data costs - the offline function ensures that your favorite movies and series are always available. Another advantage: content can still be viewed even if it disappears from the Prime offer.
However, the Prime Video app also comes with restrictions. Downloads are time-limited (often only playable for 48 hours), require an active subscription and can usually only be used on the device with which they were created. Incompatible formats also further restrict use.
If, however, you want to back up your videos permanently and flexibly, it's worth looking at alternative tools that allow you to save Prime content permanently.
How to permanently save Prime videos on Windows PC
The MovPilot Video Downloader makes it easy to download videos from platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max as MP4 or MKV files in up to 1080p. The software supports batch downloads, multiple audio tracks and subtitles, delivers Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and allows you to resume interrupted downloads. Thanks to the integrated browser, operation is particularly easy and convenient.
Main features
- Save prime video content in high quality as a 1080p MP4 or MKV file
- Remove DRM protection from Amazon Prime Video and save content without restrictions on your PC
- Batch downloads at up to 5 times the speed
- Select multilingual audio tracks and subtitles during the download
- Intuitive user interface with integrated Prime Video browser
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound with up to 640 kbps for optimum audio quality
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1：Install the MovPilot All-in-One Video Downloader on your PC or Mac.
Step 2：Log in to the program with your Amazon account.
Step 3：Search for the desired episode or movie using the integrated search function or insert the video URL directly.
Step 4：Select the video and adjust parameters such as subtitles, format and codec according to your requirements.
Step 5：Click on "Download" to save the video on your computer.
Advantages:
- Supports several streaming platforms and thus covers daily download requirements
- Selection of different formats and subtitle languages
- Batch downloads and up to 5 times the download speed
- Videos are stored directly locally so that they can be played offline - even if they have been removed from the streaming service
- High-resolution video quality without advertising
Disadvantages:
- Costs: The tool is subject to a charge.
- Installation required: It must be downloaded and installed on the computer in order to use it.
Official options: Prime Video App for Windows 10/11
The Prime Video app for Windows 10 and 11 offers an easy way to watch Amazon Prime content offline on your PC.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Installing the app
Download the Prime Video app from the Microsoft Store and install it on your Windows laptop or desktop.
Step 2: Sign in to your Amazon account
Open the app and log in with your Amazon account. You can only download content with an active Prime subscription.
Step 3: Select content
Search for the movies or series you want to watch offline. You can select individual episodes or entire seasons.
Step 4: Download content
Click on the download icon to save the selected videos to your PC. The downloaded content is then available offline in the app.
Step 5: Observe restrictions
- Not all titles are downloadable.
- Downloads are limited in time (often only 48 hours).
- Downloaded videos can only be played on the device on which they were saved.
The Prime Video app is therefore a convenient official solution for offline content on Windows, but reaches its limits if you want to save videos permanently or use them across platforms.
Advantages:
- Easy to use: Installation via the Microsoft Store and direct login with the Amazon account.
- Synchronization with Prime account: All content remains visible in the Prime account and is updated regularly.
Disadvantages:
- Not all content available: Some movies or series cannot be downloaded.
- Time-limited downloads: Downloaded videos are often only available offline for 48 hours.
- Only playable on the device: Downloads cannot be used on other devices.
- Format restrictions: There is only a limited selection of video formats and subtitles.
- Subscription required: An active Prime subscription is required to download content.
Conclusion
Watching Amazon Prime videos offline on your Windows PC is practical when traveling, when the internet is weak or simply to save data. With the official Prime Video app, you can easily download movies and series and watch them offline - securely and directly in your Prime account. However, downloads are time-limited, restricted to the device and limited in format selection.
For users who want to save their favorite content permanently and use it flexibly, the MovPilot Video Downloader offers an ideal solution. With support for multiple platforms, batch downloads, various formats, subtitles and Dolby Digital 5.1, MovPilot enables offline viewing in the highest quality, even if content has been removed from the streaming service.
Whether you want to watch offline occasionally or want to back up your movies and series forever - with this step-by-step guide you will find the right method for Amazon Prime Videos on Windows.
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