How to Download Amazon Prime Video on Mac?

Patrick Murray 17/04/2025

CleverGet Amazon Downloader

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Have you ever wanted to watch an Amazon Prime Video show or movie when you're away from an internet connection? Maybe on a flight or long commute where WiFi signals are scarce. With the ability to download Prime titles to your device, you can enjoy streaming your favourite entertainment anywhere, anytime.

While Amazon makes downloading movies and shows easy through their mobile apps, many people don't realise it's also possible on Mac. In this article, we'll cover how Mac users can save Amazon videos to their desktops or laptops so they can be played later without needing an internet connection. We'll break down the simple steps to download Prime content directly from a Mac.

Part 1: Download Amazon Prime Videos on MAC with Prime Video App

If you've subscribed to an Amazon Prime membership, you can load up movies, shows, and more directly onto your MacBook or iMac for offline viewing. Even if you just rented a video, you can save it to watch later without wifi. A few notes, Amazon does have download limits though. Videos saved from Prime only work in the Prime Video app, and can only be kept on your device for 30 days. But coming up soon are some other options without these restrictions. For now, let's go over using the Prime Video app.

Step 1: First, download the app from the Mac store and sign in.

Step 2: Then search for the movie or show you want. Once on the details page, hit the blue "download" button under the description.

Step 3: This will save the video to your Mac. To access it later without wifi, open the Prime Video app and click the downloads section along the left side. Now you've got your Prime movies and shows ready to watch wherever, even without the internet. Give it a try!

After hitting "download", where do those movies and shows save to on your Mac? It depends on a couple of factors. For movies you purchased through Amazon Prime, they'll be waiting in your "Video > Amazon Prime Video" folder by default for easy access later. Streaming rentals from Prime work a little differently. Since it's just temporarily caching the file, they may be harder to find. Try looking in "Containers > prime video > data > library > com.apple.UserManagedAssets". I know it's a bit of a nested folder situation. Even then, streaming rentals are typically encrypted in a way that only Prime Video can read later on. Still, at least you'll know the general download location if you need to clear up space someday.

Part 2: Download Amazon Prime Videos on MAC with CleverGet Amazon Downloader

Downloading videos with a built-in option feels super easy. However, there are so many limitations. You will have a watching window limitation. Also, you will have to renew the download after every 30 days. If the built-in Prime Video app doesn't fully meet your needs, there's also a handy desktop program called CleverGet Amazon Downloader that makes the process even smoother. As a one-stop solution, it allows saving your entire Amazon library to your Mac with no limitations. It works for both Windows and Mac.

CleverGet recognizes and downloads all available subtitles, audio tracks and other features directly with your video files. Both are packed together neatly into one folder for you to keep and play back whenever. There's no 30-day watch window either since it's saving local copies, not just caching online streams. Best of all, CleverGet maintains the high quality of Amazon videos at up to 1080p while saving them as universal MP4 or MKV files. This means the movies look gorgeous on any screen and you never lose clarity. The downloader also makes choosing exactly what you want super simple with its clear interface. Now, let me quickly show you how you can download Amazon Prime Videos on Mac with CleverGet Amazon downloader;

Step 1. Download CleverGet Amazon Downloader

Visit the official site of CleverGet and download the application onto your Mac. Open CleverGet and sign in with your Amazon credentials.

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• CleverGet Amazon Downloader

  - Support Amazon Prime Videos and Shows Download
  - Download 720p/1080p Amazon HD Videos Without Quality Loss
  - Save Amazon Videos/Movies in MP4 or MKV Format
  - Reserve Multi-Language Audio Track & Subtitles
  - Remux Subtitles to Video

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Step 2. Access Amazon Prime Video Library

Explore movies, TV shows and more within CleverGet on your Mac. Use the search bar to find specific titles. Select a video and click the download arrow button.

Step 3. Select the Video

CleverGet will analyse the video. Choose ideal quality like 1080p, language subtitles and MP4 file format. Then click "Download" to save files to your Mac.

Click the right sidebar in CleverGet to access your download library on your Mac. Use it to organise your entire Amazon collection for offline portable viewing anytime. So, as you can see CleverGet makes adding Prime videos to your Mac library effortless. Now, you are free to enjoy videos on Mac anywhere and anytime.

Part 3: FAQs

Q. Is there a desktop app for Amazon Prime Video on Mac?

While there is no standalone Prime Video app for Mac, you can access streaming content through a web browser like Safari or Chrome. Downloading beyond the browser requires third-party software.

Q. Can I use the Prime Video app on iOS and mirror it to my Mac?

Yes, if your Mac supports screen mirroring from an iPhone/iPad running the Prime Video app, you can AirPlay or use a cable to send the video feed to display on a bigger Mac screen. However, downloads are still only possible through the mobile app.

Q. Is there a file size limit for downloads?

Amazon doesn't enforce explicit file size caps, but larger movie downloads may require higher Mac storage space availability depending on the quality selected and video length. Typically 1-2GB per hour of content covers 1080p sizes.

Q. What about download quality options?

CleverGet Amazon downloader provides adjustable quality up to 1080p to accommodate various data plans and storage needs. It modifies file sizes while maintaining pristine video resolution quality for the best user experience.

Conclusion

Yes, while Amazon's Prime Video app for Mac allows streaming your library, the built-in options for true offline downloads come with some limitations. The videos can only be stored temporarily and accessed solely through the app. If you want a more flexible solution, I'd highly recommend checking out CleverGet Amazon Downloader. It makes saving your entire Prime collection a breeze while bypassing any restrictions. You can store your downloaded movies and shows indefinitely without issues. CleverGet is totally free to use and gives you full control over your Amazon entertainment. I hope these steps help unlock new portable viewing possibilities for your favourite Prime content.