Download films for free - how it works

There are various ways to legally download films free of charge from the Internet. In this article, we'll show you how to legally download movies.

1. Option: Download films for free at archive.org

Free films that are available for legal download can be found on the website archive.org.

• These are strips that have been released by the production companies or whose copyright has expired.
• The films are divided into different categories: sci-fi, horror, animation, cartoons and, for example, classic TV.

2. Option: Download free films from Youtube

You can also find numerous films on YouTube.

• However, you should be careful here: strips set by private users may be material that is protected by copyright.
• You can download YouTube videos as an mp4 file. There are several platforms for this. There are a few things to keep in mind when downloading.

Option 3: Media libraries for downloading films

You can find some films in the media libraries of German TV stations. However, some of these can only be called up for a limited time. To download a video from there you need an external program, such as MediathekView.

Alternative: paid services

The disadvantage of the platforms mentioned above is that the full range of films is not available. If you have the largest possible selection of films and want to see the latest blockbusters, you should use one of these paid services:

• For several years now, YouTube has also been selling blockbusters and popular films under the name of YouTube films. The prices vary greatly depending on the content you are interested in.
• Netflix and Maxdome also offer a huge selection of films and series. Not every film watched is billed, but a monthly fee is charged for the basic subscription. You can download movies and series from Netflix later.
• An ever-increasing assortment of films can be found on Amazon Prime Video. In addition to fast delivery, Amazon Prime subscribers also get unlimited streaming volume.