What’s the Netflix Download Limit and How to Get Rid of It?

Other than the online streaming experience, Netflix added its download feature for offline viewing back in late 2016. The feature really comes in handy when you don’t have access to the internet or have a limited data plan on your mobile device. However, to protect their content or attract more consumption, Netflix adds some limitations to the download feature. What exactly are the download limits on Netflix and how can we bypass them as to play Netflix video offline with more freedom? Read on.

Part 1: What are the Download Limits on Netflix?

According to a Netflix support page, here we sorted out six important limits of Netflix downloads for your reference:

1. Device limits: The download feature is only available on Apple iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Windows 10 and 11.
2. Maximum of Downloads in Total: You can get a maximum of 100 titles on a single device at any given time. Depending on the Netflix subscription plan you’re using, you’ll only be able to download titles on two or six devices at any given time.

Plan	Features
Standard with Ads	Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in Full HD Download on 2 supported devices at a time
Standard	Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in Full HD Download on 2 supported devices at a time Option to add 1 extra member who doesn't live with you
Premium	Watch on 4 supported devices at a time Watch in Ultra HD Download on 6 supported devices at a time Option to add up to 2 extra members who don't live with you Netflix spatial audio

3. The downloaded content can only be watched on the device you downloaded it on.
4. The downloaded titles also have a set expiration time. Some videos may last for 48 hours and some may last for 7 days, after you first press play, which is dependent on your subscription and also varied by title. You may want to know: How to extend expiration date of Netflix Downloads
5. Once your account is closed, any downloaded videos will no longer be available to watch.

Part 2: What Error Message Will You Get When the Limit is Reached?

If you reach those limits, you may come across error messages like these:

1. 'You have downloads on too many devices.'
2. 'There was a problem with this download.'
3. 'To download TV shows and movies, you'll have to use a different device.'
4. 'This title can only be downloaded 1 more time.'
5. 'Expired.'
6. 'Download Limit Warning: Due to licensing, this can only be downloaded one more time before.'
7. 'Too Many Downloaded Videos.'
8. 'Yearly Download Limit Reached' or 'You have reached the yearly download limit for this video.'

Part 3: How Can We Get Around Netflix Download Limits?

Now that you’re familiar with the most common download limits on Netflix. In which case, a thought might come to mind naturally: can we get around them so as to play Netflix videos offline without limits? Sure, you can. Let's take a look at how you can bypass these limits.

All you need is FlixiCam. It is an excellent video downloading app, designed exclusively for Netflix users to download any serials, TV shows, documentaries and movies from Netflix for offline streaming. With this professional application, you can download any Netflix video as HD MP4 or MKV files and enjoy on any of your devices without caring for Netflix limitations!

The following is the detailed tutorial to guide you to download movies and TV shows from Netflix with FlixiCam. Please download FlixiCam program first before getting started.

Step 1. Run FlixiCam on PC and Log into Netflix Account

Open FlixiCam on your computer. The program interface is user-friendly. Click on the "Sign In" button at the top right corner and log in to your Netflix account.

Step 2. Customize the Output Settings

Click the Setting button on the upper right corner to customize the output format (MP4 or MKV), output quality (High, Medium, Low), output path, audio and subtitles language, etc.

Step 3. Search Videos on FlixiCam

FlixiCam comes with a built-in official Netflix site, and the entire search process is identical to that on the official site. Simply enter keywords or the title of the video you are looking for into the search bar.

Step 4. Select Audio Track and Subtitle

Clicking on the video will take you to either its detail page or begin playing it. The download button at the bottom right corner will change to a green color. Click on it to enter the advanced download window, where you can choose the video quality, file size, audio tracks, and subtitles that you prefer.

Step 5. Start to Download Netflix Videos

Simply click the Download icon, the program will start downloading the Netflix videos to the output folder. After downloading, you can click on Library to find the well-downloaded Netflix videos on local drive. Now you can save them on your computer and transfer to any devices for enjoying as needs.