Summary
Want to watch Netflix on a Mac? In this guide, you’ll learn how to install a Netflix app on your Mac for easy online streaming. We’ll also introduce a professional tool that helps you download Netflix videos to your Mac for offline viewing anytime without limits.

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the world, offering a large collection of movies, TV series, and shows. Subscribers can watch content online and download videos for offline viewing using the Netflix mobile app. However, there is no official Netflix app for Mac computers, and the Windows 11/10 Netflix app no longer supports offline downloads. As a result, offline viewing mainly depends on the mobile app.

If you want to watch Netflix on a computer, you can simply open the Netflix website in a browser and sign in to start streaming. Some users prefer using an app instead of a browser because it removes extra interface distractions and provides a cleaner viewing experience. While Netflix offers a standalone app for Windows 11/10, there is still no dedicated app for macOS.

Fortunately, there is a method that allows you to easily install Netflix app on a Mac. You can use Safari’s “Add to Dock” feature to package Netflix as an app and place it on your Mac desktop, making it easy to open and watch Netflix quickly on your Mac.

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Part 1. How to Install the Netflix App on Mac

Next, you only need two simple steps to turn Netflix in Safari into a standalone app on your MacBook, allowing you to stream Netflix videos quickly and conveniently.

Step 1. Open the Safari browser on your MacBook and go to the Netflix website (https://www.netflix.com/). Click “File” in the top menu bar, then select “Add to Dock…“.

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Safari supports turning websites into standalone apps. Please make sure your Mac is updated to macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, as this feature is built into the newer version of Safari.

Step 2. Set a name for the app and click the “Add” button.

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Once you click “Add,” the setup is complete!

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With just these two steps, Netflix becomes a standalone app. You’ll see it in the Dock and Launchpad, just click to open and start watching. It works almost like the native Netflix app and gives a smooth viewing experience. You can try this with other websites too, not just Netflix. Safari can turn any web-based service into a standalone app, making your Mac feel more “native.”

Part 2. How to Download Netflix Movies on Mac for Offline Viewing [Best]

Many users still want to watch Netflix videos offline without an internet connection. However, Netflix does not allow direct downloads on Mac, and the Windows app no longer supports offline downloads either. So, if you want to download Netflix videos on a Mac or Windows computer for offline viewing, you will need an alternative solution. Here, we introduce a professional third‑party Netflix video downloader that makes downloading on a Mac easy.

There are many Netflix download tools available, and iMovieTool Netflix Video Downloader is one of the easiest to use. It lets you directly download Netflix videos to Mac and Windows computers and save them in MP4 or MKV format permanently. The software supports 1080P video quality, fast batch downloads with hardware acceleration, and keeps multiple audio tracks and subtitles.

iMovieTool Netflix Video Downloader can work as a good alternative to the Netflix desktop app. It comes with a built-in browser connected to the Netflix website, allowing you to watch and download movies or TV shows directly after installation. The downloaded videos are saved as 1080P HD MP4 files, which you can watch offline on your computer or transfer to devices like USB drives, smartphones, MP4 players, and smart TVs for offline viewing.

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👍Key Features of iMovieTool Netflix Video Downloader

  • Download movies and TV shows from Netflix for offline viewing.
  • Download Netflix videos to MP4 or MKV in HD 1080p.
  • Keep original audioa tracks and subtitles multilingual.
  • Preserve 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos audio quality.
  • Batch download Netflix at 50X faster speed.
  • Keep Netflix video permanently offline on any device.
  • Download Netflix on Mac and Windows.
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Tutorial: How to Download Netflix Movies to Mac with iMovieTool

Step 1. Launch iMovieTool and Sign In
Open the iMovieTool downloader on your computer and sign in to your Netflix account (with an active subscription).

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Step 2. Adjust Output Settings
Set MP4 as the output format and adjust other output settings, such as 1080P video quality, audio language, and subtitle language.

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Step 3: Search Netflix Movie
Search for the video you want to download by name or pasting the Video URL into the search bar, and press Enter.

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Step 4. Start to Download Netflix Movie
Click the “Download” button to start downloading the Netflix video to your Mac.

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Step 5. View Downloaded Netflix Movie File
After the download is complete, click the “History” menu to view all downloaded videos.

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Now you can play the downloaded Netflix videos offline on your Mac or Windows computer anytime, which is very convenient!

Conclusion

Although Netflix does not offer an official app or offline download feature for Mac, you can still enjoy Netflix easily on macOS. By using Safari’s “Add to Dock” feature, you can create an app-like shortcut for Netflix and stream videos online with a cleaner and more convenient viewing experience.

If you want to watch Netflix offline without internet limits, tools like iMovieTool Netflix Video Downloader provide a helpful solution. It lets you download movies and TV shows in MP4 or MKV format, so you can watch them anytime or transfer them to other devices for offline playback without limits.

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Download Netflix video to MP4 or MKV with multi-language audio track and subtitle kept. Up to 50X downloading speed. Easily to download your favorite movies/TV shows from Netflix to your computer for offline viewing.

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