It’s undeniable that downloading Netflix movies for offline viewing is a convenient way to enjoy your favorite movie or TV show offline. However, the downside is that your downloads can pile up over time and consume valuable storage on your device.  

If you’re looking to delete Netflix movies to manage your device storage, you’ve come to the right page.

In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process to delete downloaded Netflix movies via your mobile device or desktop. Let’s dive right in!

Q. Does Netflix delete your downloads?

Netflix only deletes your downloads automatically when it reaches the expiration time, which is 48 hours after the playback begins or 7 days after the download.

To effectively monitor your Netflix downloads, we recommend that you regularly check the expiration dates in the “Download” section.

Part 1: How to Delete Downloaded Netflix Movies

Removing unwanted movies from Netflix is very simple. We’ve shared the steps below:

Method 1: On iPhone or Android

There are different ways to delete downloaded movies on iPhone and Android. You can either delete them via settings (works on only iPhone) or via the Netflix app itself (works on both devices).

In this part, we’ve explained how to use each method.

iPhone – Via Settings

Step 1: Go to your iPhone settings and select “General.”

Step 2: Tap on “iPhone Storage.”

Step 3: Choose “Review Downloaded Media.”

Step 4: Tap on “Edit” at the top-right corner and tap the “red icon” to Delete the video.

Android – Via Netflix App

For Android users, you can only delete Netflix download via the Netflix app. Here is how;

Step 1: Go yo your Netflix app and tap on “My Netflix” at the bottom-right side. Then, choose “My Downloads”.

Step 2: Choose the video you want to delete

Step 3: Select “Delete Download” from the pop-up menu to delete the video.

Method 2: On Desktop (Netflix App for Windows)

Deleting downloaded Netflix movies on a computer can help you free up your storage and optimize your computer’s performance. See the steps below;

Step 1: Run the Netflix app and click on the “Menu” icon at the top left of the home screen.

Step 2: Select “My Downloads” > “Manage.”

Step 3: Find and select the videos you want to delete. Then, click on “Delete.”

Method 3: On Netflix Website (Remove Device)

Deleting downloaded movies via Netflix website can come in handy when you want to delete all downloaded movies from a device that’s linked to your Netflix account. Unlike the previous methods, you cannot selectively delete downloads via the website. Once you remove the device, all Netflix downloads on that will be deleted immediately.

Step 1; Open the Netflix website in your browser and sign in to your account using your email and password.

Step 2: Click on your “Profile icon” at the upper-right side and select “Account.”

Step 3: Click on “Devices” > “Mobile download devices.”

Step 4: Navigate to the section of the device that you want to delete downloads from and hit the “Remove Device” button to delete the downloaded movies.

Part 2: How to Clear Netflix Storage

Why Netflix Takes Up Space

The main reason why Netflix might take up a significant amount of your device storage is because of downloaded content.

Yes, when you download movies or TV shows on Netflix for offline viewing, they’re also stored locally on your device, and these can quickly add up and take up a lot of space on your device.

Additionally, the Netflix app itself stores cache files to allow content on the platform to load faster, and these files can also take up a huge amount of your storage over time.

Clear Netflix Cache – iPhone/Android

Now that you understand why Netflix might use up a lot of storage on your device, you might be wondering how to clear your storage from Netflix. Well, we’ve shared some tips to help you do just that below;

1. Delete downloaded Netflix movies from your device (You can follow the steps to delete Netflix movies shared above).
2. Clear Netflix app cache: If you don’t know how to clear Netflix app cache files, here is how;

For iPhone

1. Go to “Settings” on your iPhone and select “General.”

2. Choose “iPhone Storage.”

3. Find the “Netflix” app and tap on it. Then, choose “Offload app.” This will free up the storage used by the Netflix app.

For Android

1. Open your phone’s “Settings” and click “Apps.”

2. Choose the “Netflix app” from the list of apps.

3. Tap on “Clear Cache” > “Ok”  to clear the app data and other relevant files.

Part 3: Pro Tip: Use StreamFox Netflix Converter

If you find yourself constantly deleting downloaded Netflix movies to free up space on your device, there's a better way to handle the problem. Instead of deleting, consider downloading Netflix movies locally and storing them on an external hard drive. This allows you to keep your downloads without sacrificing device storage.

The best tool for this job is Eassiy One-stop Streaming Video Downloader—StreamFox for Video. With StreamFox, you can download unlimited Netflix videos to your local storage, no matter which Netflix account plan you have. It supports HD quality (1080p to 4K) and features super-fast download speeds—up to 10x faster than normal downloads, without compromising video quality.

StreamFox also supports multiple subtitle formats, including soft, hardcoded, and external subtitles, giving you the ultimate flexibility in how you enjoy your downloaded content.

Ready to start downloading Netflix movies? Try StreamFox for Video now and never worry about storage limits again!

How to use StreamFox to Download Netflix Movies

Step 1: Open “StreamFox for Video Converter” and choose Netflix logo.

Log in to your “Netflix account”.

Step 2: Find the Netflix video you want to download. You can search for the movies using their URL or Keyword.

Select the movie from the search result and click on “Add Queue.”

Step 3: Select the preferred “Video Quality”, “Audio Quality” and “Subtitles type” for your video.

Step 5: Choose the video format and check the box next to the movies you want to download.

Step 6: Hit the “Convert All” button to start downloading the videos.  

With StreamFox for Video, you’ll no longer need to worry about Netflix storage limits. Back up your favorite movies in HD quality and keep them forever — on your terms.

After downloading the Netflix movies, use the following instructions to transfer them to an external drive;

1. Connect the external hard drive to your computer and open “File Explorer.”
2. You should see the name of the connected hard drive on the left menu.
3. Navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded Netflix movie, then drag and drop the file to the hard drive to start transferring it.

FAQs

Why does Netflix say I have too many downloads when I have none?

The main reason why Netflix might say you have too many downloads when you have none is because you’ve exceeded the number of download devices for your subscription plan. Maybe the people whom you share your Netflix account with have previously downloaded content on their devices.

 How many GB is a 2 hour movie on Netflix?

The amount of data a 2-hour Netflix movie uses depends on the streaming or download quality selected:

1. Low (Basic quality): ~0.3 GB/hour → ~0.6 GB for 2 hours
2. Medium (Standard definition – SD): ~0.7 GB/hour → ~1.4 GB for 2 hours
3. High (High definition – HD): ~3 GB/hour → ~6 GB for 2 hours
4. Ultra HD (4K): ~7 GB/hour → ~14 GB for 2 hours

If you're downloading rather than streaming, the file sizes will be roughly similar depending on the video quality setting in the Netflix app.

How to reduce quality in Netflix?

You can reduce the quality of Netflix videos by following these steps;

Via Netflix App

Step 1: Open the “Netflix app” and tap on your “Profile icon.”

Step 2: Tap on the “Hamburger” icon at the top-right corner and choose “App Settings.”

Step 3: Select “Cellular Data” under video playback.

Step 4: Turn off the toggle next to “Automatic” and choose “Save Data.” This will conserve your data by reducing the quality of your videos.

Via Website

Step 1: Visit the Netflix website on your PC browser and sign in to your account.

Step 2: Click on your “Profile” and choose “Account.”

Step 3: Navigate to “Manage Profiles” section.

Step 4: Click on your “Profile” under profile settings.

Step 5: Choose “Playback Settings.”

Step 6: Under “Data Usage Per Screen,” choose “Low” to reduce the video quality. Then, click “Save” to apply the changes.

Conclusion

Ultimately, deleting downloaded Netflix movies is like a walk in the park.

Whether you’re looking to delete Netflix downloaded movies via your mobile device, laptop, or the Netflix website, our article has explained the steps to execute the task without complications.

Additionally, if you want to manage your device’s storage more efficiently while still downloading Netflix movies, we recommend following the tips we shared in the article.