Showmax is an online video-on-demand streaming platform. That being said, I assume that you are already accustomed to accessing Showmax content only when your internet source is active. The question that has always perplexed your mind is “how can I watch Showmax movies and series offline?” Is it even possible? The answer is YES, you can watch Showmax movies and series without the internet (offline). However, that is only possible if you downloaded the content prior to the offline incident. In this guide, ugtechmag.com shows you how to download Showmax movies/series for offline viewing.
The Showmax mobile app has a feature that enables subscribers to download and store episodes and movies on their phone in order to save on their cellular data plan or watch offline if their data connection is spotty, or nonexistent. The downloaded movies/episodes are stored in the “Downloads” section on the mobile app for 30 days max.
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How to Download Showmax Movies/Series
Step1: Launch the Showmax mobile app on your device.
Step 2: Sign in to your Showmax account with your email address and password.
Step 3: Browse through the home page to select movies or series that you want to download and watch offline. Alternatively, you can search for the movie/series or you can select the movies or series from the Movies or series tab respectively at the bottom menu bar and then select the preferred title.
Step 4: Click on the DOWNLOAD button (icon of a cloud with an arrow pointing downwards). If you are downloading as a series, you will be prompted to download each episode at ago. Once you have clicked the download button, the download process will commence immediately.
Step 5: You will be notified when the download is complete. Walah!! you can now watch offline.
Quick Notes: All downloaded content has an expiration period of 30 days and the remaining days for each title will be displayed. Once the 30 days elapse, the downloaded movies/episode will be deleted automatically.
Where Do I Find the Downloaded Movies/Series on Showmax
Once you have successfully downloaded a movie/series on Showmax, the titles will be saved in the Downloads section on your Showmax mobile app. Hence, do not expect to find the downloaded content in your download files on your device. Here is how you can view downloaded series/movies offline.
Step 1: Open the Showmax app on your device.
Step 2: Sign in to your Showmax account with your email address and password.
Step 3: Tap on the “Downloads” tab from the bottom menu bar.
Step 4: Once the Download page has launched, you will be able to view all the movies/series that you downloaded from Showmax. Select the downloaded movie/episode that you want to watch.
How to Change the Quality of Downloads on Showmax
Download quality levels consume data and storage space differently. Thus, Showmax presents you with a variety of Download quality options that you can choose from depending on your preferred needs. You can select from Low Quality, Standard Quality, Good Quality, or High Quality. Lower Download quality uses data and space compared to high download quality options.
Step 1: Open the Showmax app and sign in to your account.
Step 2: Tap the “More” button from the bottom menu bar.
Step 3: Scroll down to and select “App preferences.”
Step 4: Select Settings.
Step 5: Tap on “Download Quality.”
Step 6: Select preferred download quality. Alternatively, you can select the “Ask me Each time” option so you can choose download quality manually every time you hit the download button.
