With over 232 million subscribers as of the first quarter of 2023, Netflix remains the most popular streaming service. While Windows and mobile platform users can enjoy the Netflix application, which allows them to download and stream content at their convenience, MacOS users have wondered: Is Netflix available for Mac? Does it have a Netflix app for MacOS? And how can I download content from Netflix on my Mac?
In this article, we will discuss all these questions, providing you with the necessary information on how to watch and download Netflix on your MacOS.
Regrettably, Netflix does not offer an official desktop application for MacOS. While there are dedicated applications available for Windows, Android, and iOS users, MacOS users do not have a Netflix application at this time.
Unfortunately, the option to use AirPlay for streaming Netflix content from an iOS device (such as an iPhone or iPad) to a Mac is no longer available. Netflix removed this feature in 2019 due to difficulties in distinguishing between devices and ensuring a consistent viewing experience that meets their quality standards. As a result, Netflix has stated on its website that “Airplay is no longer supported for use with Netflix.”
Although there is no Netflix app for MacOS users, you can still watch Netflix on your Mac computer through a web browser such as Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge.
To use Netflix on your Mac, follow these steps:
Netflix downloads are only available to subscribers of ad-free plans. You are limited to downloading titles just on mobile devices, Windows 10/11 tablets or computers, Chromebooks, and Chromebox computers from the Netflix app. Since there is no Netflix app for MacOS, Mac users cannot download Netflix content to their devices either.
Downloaded Netflix titles will expire after some time and some limit how many times they can be downloaded per year. Some titles will expire 48 hours after you first press play. Additionally, downloaded titles can only be accessed through the Netflix app and cannot be transferred to other devices such as a Mac, or stored on external storage.
However, there is a good solution if you want to download Netflix content with a Standard (ad-supported) membership or watch them offline on Mac or TV – you can download Netflix titles to MP4 with Pazu Netflix Video Downloader.
Pazu Netflix Video Downloader is a desktop program for Netflix users to download Netflix videos without the Netflix app. It can bypass the DRM from Netflix and download movies and TV shows from Netflix to MP4 and MKV. The converted files can be preserved in high quality as 1080p after a fast download. Also, subtitles and audio tracks can be kept 100% the same as the original video. It will also get rid of all Netflix download limitations, such as expiration issues, device quantity limits, etc.
Download Netflix movies & TV shows to MP4 with HD quality.
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.
Search for a show or movie you want to download from Netflix.
Click the gear icon on the top right corner to choose the video formats and settings such as:
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.
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.
Click the Download button on the bottom right corner. The downloading begins.
After downloading, click History and find the video in MP4 format. You can now transfer the downloaded videos and watch them whenever you want.
