Netflix for Mac: How to Download App on Macbook

Netflix for Mac: How to Download App on Macbook

Netflix is a superior online streaming platform for watching Netflix originals series, movies, and many more binge-watch shows.

Netflix app is wildly used in Windows, Smartphones, iPad, and iPhones. However, the Netflix app is not available for Mac. Yes, it’s true. You will get nothing if you search “Netflix” in the Mac store.

Netflix for Mac: Download Netflix on Mac

If you think, how is it possible? Netflix is available for Windows, Smartphones, iPad, and iPhones, but it’s not working on MacOS.

The reason is if the Netflix app is working on MacOS, then it is easy to download Netflix content and share it with others. Due to copy content and piracy problems, the Netflix app is unavailable for Mac.

Cautions!!! There are lots of websites; they say to download Netflix Mac App from here. Beware of them; it can be harmful to MacOS.  With the name of Netflix, they provide malware and vulnerable viruses, and ransomware attacks could be made by installing these untrustworthy apps.

How to Fix Mac Error Code 43 Permanently

If you are a MacOS user, there are many ways to run Netflix on MacOS.

Let’s discuss some simple ways to use Netflix free on your Mac desktop, MacBook, and MacOS support.

Using Web Browsers for Netflix

MacOS supported Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Opera web browsers, where you can use Netflix.

Using a browser is a simple way to Use Netflix for free on MacOS. These web browsers are supported in MacOS, MacBook Pro, and  MacBook Air.

How can we use Netflix in MacOS via Web Browser

• Open the Suggested Web browser that is installed on your Mac device.
• Search Netflix URL: netflix.com
• Click on Sign In, and Enter your credentials to log in and stream any Netflix content.

Casting from mobile devices

We know that Netflix works on iPad, iPhone, and Android mobile devices.

Download your favorite content from Netflix by using these devices. Create a lasting connection between Mac and Mobile devices.

Use this simple method to enjoy Netflix Shows and movies on your Mac.

Installing Windows on Mac devices

Netflix is not working on MacOS, but it’s working on Windows. So, Download Windows on MacOS and start using Netflix. Yes, this trick works.

How can you download Windows on Mac?

Solved: Why “Google Chrome Helper” Takes Too Much CPU and How to Stop This?

By using the Bootcamp tool, download Windows on MacOS. You can search installation steps for downloading Windows on MacOS by Bootcamp.

Once Windows is downloaded on MacOS, with the following steps, you can meet Netflix.

• Visit the Windows app store and go for the Netflix app.
• Install the Netflix app from the Windows app.
• Log in by using Netflix credentials and start streaming and free download on Mac.

Screen Recorder for Mac

You can enjoy Netflix content using a screen recorder, but screen capture is a bit risky. It’s ok to keep a captured copy on your device, but making piracy and sending it to others is illegal.

For screen capturing or recording, Screen Capturing Software is required on Mac. Also, you must stream the entire show or movie to record a screen. The quality of shows and movies depends on your internet speed.

Screen recorders such as Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder, QuickTime, and Monosnap are used to record Mac screens.

How can you record a screen with Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder?

Download Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder first as a free trial version, which not gives full feature access. A free trial allows you to record only 3 minutes in length in the video. Thus, to use the full features of the screen recorder, you have to pay around 29 euros.   

However, let’s see how to record the screen through Apowersoft.

• Open Mac App Store, download and install the Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder.
• After Installation of Apowersoft, open the Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder application.
• Change the audio input to ‘System Sound’ from the “Audio Input” Dropdown menu, and then by default application changes the audio output to the software.
• To get a cleaner audio output system suggests removing the default setting such as Record Mouse Cursor, Show Recording Boundary, and Show Recording Toolbar.
• To check recording output settings, you can set a custom hotkey.
• Before starting the screen recording, you can change the output folder by default.
• Unplug all external media devices from Mac; it might create a problem while recording.
• Use have to use a different browser than safari. You cant record Netflix shows and movies in safari.
• Now login into your Netflix account and start a movie or show you want to record.
• Click the “Record” button in the Apowersoft application and select screen resolution.
• Once you hit the Record button, the recording will start after a three-second countdown.  
• When your recording is complete, minimize the Netflix screen. From the top-right corner, click on the Apowersoft logo. After the dialogue box opens and click on “Stop Recording.”
• One separate window will open the recording with the a.MOV file. You can edit file names as you want and see the properties of the recording.

This way, you can enjoy Netflix shows offline; as we know, Apowersoft is available in the paid version. We have the free alternative of Apowersoft Mac Screen Recorder; use QuickTime and Monosnap to Mac record screen for free.

QuickTime

Mac screen recording by QuickTime is free; download for free in MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

Steps to record a Mac Screen with QuickTime

• Download, Install, and Open QuickTime
• Use another web browser than Safari and login into netflix.com to start streaming a show you want to record.
• From the top of the screen, open ”File” in the QuickTime Menu.
• Select the “New Screen Recording” Option from the drop-down menu, and the “Screen Recording” interface will be displayed.
• To start recording, click on the red/green record button.
• Once the recording is complete, click on the Red/Green or Record/Stop icon, which is located in the Upper right corner. Now select a folder where you want to save.

Silverlight Plug-in

Microsoft product Silverlight is a browser plug-in; by using Silverlight, you can watch TV shows and movies on your Mac.

Silverlight is compatible with Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. Enjoy Netflix by entering login credentials.     

Last Show

Even though the Netflix app is not available in macOS still, lots of ways are possible; by using them, you can watch Netflix movies and shows.  These tricks allow you to stream and download Netflix TV shows and movies.