Built for travel and dead zones
Streaming falls apart the moment your connection does, and that tends to happen at the worst times -- mid-flight, underground, deep in a rural area. Downloading ahead of time removes the guesswork entirely.
Not everything can be downloaded
Licensing terms vary by title and region, so a small share of content on Prime Video isn't available for offline download at all, even though it streams normally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download every title on Prime Video?
Not always -- licensing restrictions mean some titles aren't available for offline download even though they can be streamed.
How long do downloaded titles stay available?
It varies by title, but most downloads expire automatically after a set period, so it's worth checking before a long trip.