Yes, you can download Prime Video titles to your laptop for travel—but only through the Prime Video desktop app on Windows 10/11 or macOS, and only to the app’s default download folder.
How do I watch prime videos when traveling?
Open the “Watch While Abroad” carousel in the Prime Video app or website to stream eligible titles without downloading.
Titles you can stream abroad have a little globe icon next to them. If you’re outside the U.S., just scroll to “Watch While Abroad,” click “Watch Now,” and the show or movie should start playing—as long as your account’s in good standing and you’re not violating any regional rules.
Can I transfer downloaded movies from Amazon Prime to laptop?
You can download movies to a Windows laptop via the Prime Video desktop app, but you can’t move those files out of the app’s storage folder.
On Windows, downloads live in %ProgramFiles%\Amazon\Prime Video\appData\download. On macOS, they’re tucked away at /Users/[user]/Library/Application Support/PrimeVideo/appData/download. Amazon’s license forbids sharing these files, so you’ll need to watch them inside the app.
Can you download Prime videos to watch offline?
Yes—you can download eligible Prime Video titles for offline playback on Windows 10/11, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Look for the download arrow icon on eligible movies or TV seasons. Once they’re downloaded, tap “Downloads” in the app to watch without Wi-Fi. Just remember: offline viewing expires 48 hours after you start playback, so plan accordingly.
Can you download Amazon Prime movies to SD card?
On Android, you can set an SD card as the download location in Settings > Download Videos to SD.
Pop in a supported SD card, open the Prime Video app, tap Menu > Settings > Download Videos to SD, and flip the switch. The app will show how much space you’ve got left and warn you if the card’s too slow or nearly full. Not every Android device supports adoptable storage, so double-check your phone’s specs first.
Can I transfer Amazon Prime to another country?
You can switch your Prime Video country by updating your billing address in Account & Lists > Account > Country/Region settings.
Amazon lets you change regions once every 12 months. Your existing library won’t move with you—you’ll only see the catalog available in the new country. Your subscription stays tied to your account, not the region, so don’t expect to keep your old shows.
How do I change my Prime Video location?
Head to Account & Lists > Account > Country/Region settings and click Change to switch your Prime Video country.
You’ll need a valid billing address and payment method in the new country. The switch can take up to 24 hours to go through, and you might temporarily lose access to some content while it’s processing.
Can I have Amazon Prime in two countries?
You can buy Prime memberships in multiple countries, but only one can be active at a time.
If you already have an active membership in Country A and open one in Country B, your Country A membership gets paused. You can switch back within 12 months, but remember—each country has its own library and shipping perks.
Where are Amazon Prime Video downloads stored on PC?
On Windows, Prime Video downloads live in C:\Program Files\Amazon\Prime Video\appData\download; on macOS, the path is /Users/[user]/Library/Application Support/PrimeVideo/appData/download.
You can’t change this location, so if your C: drive is running low on space, free up some room or stick to streaming. Prime downloads are locked to the app anyway, so moving them won’t help.
Can you download Prime videos?
Yes—you can download eligible Prime Video titles for offline viewing on Windows 10/11, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Download limits depend on the title and device. Once downloaded, tap My Stuff > Downloads (Android) or the Downloads tab (iOS) to watch offline. Just keep in mind: downloads expire 30 days after you start watching or 48 hours after playback begins, whichever comes first.
How do I download a movie from my computer to an SD card?
If you want to move a file you already own to an SD card, open File Explorer, right-click the movie file, choose “Send to,” and pick your SD card drive. But if the file’s DRM-protected—like a Prime Video download—you’re out of luck. Prime downloads are locked to the app and can’t be moved.
Is Amazon Prime Video country specific?
Amazon Prime Video’s content library is country-specific because of licensing deals.
Even Prime Originals aren’t guaranteed to be available everywhere. VPNs are tricky—Amazon actively blocks many VPN IP ranges Amazon Help. Use one at your own risk.
Does VPN work with Amazon Prime?
Many VPNs still work with Prime Video, but Amazon blocks known VPN IP ranges pretty aggressively.
As of 2026, services like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, and ProtonVPN tend to stay unblocked. If a VPN gets blocked, try switching servers or protocols (WireGuard or OpenVPN work well). Always check Amazon’s Prime Video terms before relying on a VPN.
Is Amazon Prime valid in all countries?
Amazon Prime memberships work worldwide, but the content you can watch changes based on your selected country/region.
Prime Video includes a “Watch While Abroad” section with titles from your home country. Physical shipping perks and Prime member deals, though, stay tied to your billing country. Always double-check what’s available locally before counting on those benefits.
Edited and fact-checked by the MeridianFacts editorial team.
Tom Bennett is a travel planning writer and former travel agent who has booked everything from weekend road trips to round-the-world itineraries. He lives in San Diego and writes practical travel guides that focus on what you actually need to know, not what looks good on Instagram.
