Netflix Media Downloader is a tool that enables you to set up automatic downloads of assets from Media Production Suite workflows to your local storage. You can enable the following workflows:
- Conform Pulls
- VFX Pulls
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Dailies (Editorial)
System Requirements |
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| Mac Operating System | M Chipset and OS Ventura or Further | |
| Windows Operating System | Windows 11 and a Intel i5/i7 or Ryzen 7/9, 16 GB RAM | |
Installing The Netflix Media Downloader
Mac
- Download the Netflix Media Downloader for Mac, found here.
- Select the DMG to start the installation process. Please note, You may be prompted to trust the application during this step.
- Once the DMG has been opened, follow the prompts to install.
- Launch the Netflix Media Downloader.
- Sign in with your Netflix Partner credentials.
- Lastly, you will be prompted to set your default download location and download speed limit.
Enabling Auto-download Workflows
You will want to make sure that your auto-download workflows are enabled before you expect to receive a delivery. Setting the workflows you wish to automatically download can be done in two ways.
The first time launching Netflix Media Downloader you will be prompted to enable the workflows you wish to automatically download for the workstation you are currently using. To enable the desired workflows, find the project you wish to enable and then select the toggle next to the workflow.
When the workflow has been enabled, the workflow will now be blue and the number of workflows you have enabled for that title in the upper right corner.
To update the workflows that are currently automatically downloading or to add new workflows:
Select your name from the upper right hand corner, then select Media Workflows.
Search for your title by using the search bar.
Toggle on any new workflows or toggle off any workflows.
Tabs and Actions
Your downloads will be split into three tabs:
- In Progress: All of your active downloads
- Needs Attention: Downloads that need your attention
- History: All complete downloads
To control whether workflows download automatically to your workstation, use the Auto Downloads toggle. It will be toggled on by default. If you choose to turn auto downloads off. New downloads will not start and will instead appear in the Needs Attention tab, where you can manually manage and start downloads as needed.
You can turn the Auto Downloads setting on or off at any time, depending on your current workflow or network constraints.
To restart a single download in the Needs Attention tab, select the Play Button.
To resume all downloads in Needs Attention, select Resume All.
To resume specific downloads select the check box for each download and then select Resume Selected.
To cancel a single download in the Needs Attention tab, select the X Arrow.
To cancel specific downloads select the check box for each download and then select Resume Selected.
Additional Settings
To access the additional settings, select your name. Then select Settings from the drop down menu.
To update your default download location. Select the box of text under Default Download Location
Set your desired location and select open.
To change your maximum download speed limit per transfer, click on the text box and enter your desired speed. Please note that this will not affect any ongoing transfers.
To enable concurrent downloads select the box next to Enable concurrent downloads. Then to adjust the maximum concurrent downloads, please use the drop-down menu to select the desired number.
To configure the number of retries, select the Network tab then use the drop-down menu under Retries to select your preferred number. The default setting is 3.
To restore the defaults, select the advanced tab and click Restore To Default to restore any settings to the default.