Discover how to play and download Prime Video on Windows for free. Learn how to install the Prime Video App through a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial with screenshots, infographics, a video, and FAQs.
In the beginning, there was the theatre. Then, we invented the cinema. Not content enough, we created the Internet and video streaming platforms where you can enjoy countless movies and TV shows everywhere, at any time. One of the top services is Amazon Prime Video. Like its competitors, content is available via a web browser. But you can get more benefits, such as watching movies offline, through a dedicated app (we wrote about the main features in the paragraphs below).
In this tutorial, you will learn how to download Prime Video for Windows and install it in a few minutes for free.
Size | 16MB |
Price | Free (+ Offers in-app purchases) |
Genres | Entertainment / video streaming |
Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Protuguese, and other 24 languages |
Developer and IT | App badge, Endpoint Manager |
Publisher | Amazon Development Centre (London) Ltd |
Release date | 2022-04-14 |
Initial release date | 11 October 2016 |
Current version | 9.8.2 |
About Prime Video
Prime Video (aka Amazon Prime Video) is the subscription-based on-demand video streaming platform by the largest multinational technology company Amazon.com, Inc. Amazon became popular with its e-commerce services. The company launched its video streaming service in the United States in 2006. Today, Prime Video is available worldwide in more than 20 languages.
To date, Prime Video is one of the cheapest video streaming platforms at a price as low as 3 Dollars a month and a 30-day free trial in certain countries. It’s available as a standalone service or as part of Amazon’s Prime subscription. You can enjoy independent and popular movies, TV shows, exclusive Amazon Originals, and more (read the key features below).
You can watch the Prime Video content on a web browser, mobile devices (Android, iOS, and Samsung) or computer (macOS, Linux, or Windows) free app.
Follow these five steps to install it and start enjoying your favourite films.
Download Prime Video on Windows: 5-Step Process Infographic
Make it quick
How to Download Prime Video on Your Windows Desktop PC – Screenshots
Make it detailed
Search on Google and visit the website
1 Type ‘prime video windows app‘ on the Google search bar or visit the official website app.primevideo.com. The Amazon Prime Video app is available for Android, iOS, Samsung, and Windows devices. Choose the latter and move to step 2.
Get the Prime Video app from the Microsoft Store
2 Prime Video for Windows is available from the Microsoft store. Visit the website and click ‘Get in Store app‘ on the right sidebar. Then, follow the instructions on the download and installation dialogue box. The app is 16MB. So, the process will take just a few seconds.
Launch Prime Video for Windows
3 When the installation is complete, run Prime Video by clicking the ‘Open‘ blue button on the installation dialogue box or from the Windows Start Menu.
Log in to your Amazon account
4 You are almost done. When you launch Prime Video for Windows, select your Country/Region and Sign in. You will need an Amazon account. So, log in with your credentials if you have them already. Otherwise, create a new free account and subscribe to Amazon Prime (a 30-day free trial may be available in certain countries).
Verify the correct country/region
5 After logging in, verify whether you selected the correct region for the place you’re currently in. If not, the Prime Video titles may differ or fail to play.
Enjoy your favourite movie and TV show!
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Prime Video Windows System Requirements
OS | Windows 7 or higher |
Architecture | ARM, x64, x32 |
SD Internet connection | 900 Kbits/sec for Standard Definition video |
HD Internet connection | 3.5 Mbits/sec for High Definition videos |
Prime Video App Key Features
Video Download
Watch films and TV shows offline anywhere, anytime.
Rent or Buy
Go beyond the Prime content by renting or purchasing thousands of titles, including newly released movies (available in selected regions/countries).
Prime Video Channels
Subscribe to over 150 channels such as SHOWTIME, STARZ, and Cinemax. Only pay for the channel you want, without the need for cable (this feature is not available in all countries).
X-Ray
Satisfy your curiosity with detailed info from IMDb about actors, songs, and trivia for the videos you are streaming.
Exclusive Content
Enjoy exclusive movies, TV shows and Amazon Original series such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Wheel of Time, Star Trek: Picard, God Omens, and many more.
How to Download Prime Video for free on Windows
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Amazon Prime Video App for Windows – FAQs
Do you love movies and TV shows? What’s your preferred video streaming platform? If you wish to match e-commerce services with entertainment and enjoy them in the comfort of your home, Amazon Prime Video is what you need. Getting it is simple and fast. Subscribe to Amazon Prime and download Prime Video from the Microsoft Windows app store. Read this installation tutorial and start a 30-day free trial (if available in your country) to know everything you should before committing.
