You cannot download movies on Vudu PC through a desktop application, as the official Vudu To Go software has been discontinued. To download movies on Vudu PC for offline viewing, you must use the mobile app on a phone or tablet, then watch the content on that specific device.
Can you still download movies on Vudu PC?
The direct answer is no, not through a PC. The Vudu To Go app for Windows and Mac, which previously enabled PC downloads, has been shut down. This workaround lets you save content to your phone or tablet, but you cannot transfer those files to a computer.
The discontinued Vudu To Go app for Windows and Mac
In the past, Vudu offered a dedicated application for Windows and Mac called "Vudu To Go" (later the Vudu Player) that allowed users to download content for offline viewing, but this application has been discontinued. Returning users searching for this option will find it no longer available in the Microsoft Store or as a standalone installer. Vudu has not replaced it with a new PC download tool, making the mobile app the only official offline solution.
How to download Vudu movies on your mobile device instead
To download Vudu movies for offline playback, follow these steps on your mobile device:
- Install the official Vudu app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Create a Vudu account or sign in to your existing account.
- Browse for a movie you own or rent. On the movie's detail page, locate the download button.
- Select your preferred video quality for the download.
- Initiate the download. The movie will save to the app's "Downloads" section.
This process mirrors how you would download on tubi or download movies from Amazon prime to laptop, but Vudu restricts the download to the mobile device only, if you need offline copies on physical media, you can download Amazon prime movies to USB flash drive instead. It is also similar to how you download episodes on Netflix on laptop or download movies on YouTube to watch offline, though Vudu lacks a desktop equivalent.
Important limitations of downloaded Vudu movies
Downloaded content on official mobile apps is restricted to the device where it was downloaded and cannot be transferred to other devices. This means you cannot move a downloaded movie from your phone to your PC via USB, cloud storage, or any other method. Additionally, downloaded movies have an expiration date, typically within 30 days, after which they become unavailable for offline viewing. Playback is locked to the Vudu app itself; you cannot use an external video player or share the file.
Other ways to watch Vudu on your PC
While downloading is no longer possible on a computer, you can still stream your purchased or rented Vudu movies on a PC through a web browser at Vudu.com. This requires an active internet connection and offers the same library of content, but you will not be able to save files for offline use. For portable offline viewing, the mobile app remains the only option.
For the wider topic, see download on tubi.
