To ensure your computer does not automatically download the movie after you purchase it in the iTunes Store on PC , follow these steps: Open the or Apple TV application.
Navigate to (Windows) or the app menu (Mac) and select Preferences . Click on the Downloads or Store tab.
: Simply click the "Play" button on the movie in your library to stream it directly over the internet.
When you purchase a movie, it is tied to your Apple ID and stored in the cloud. You can stream it anytime without taking up local storage space on your device. 💻 How to Prevent Downloads on a Windows PC or Mac
: The movie will safely remain in your purchase history on Apple Support's purchased content page until you decide to click the cloud download icon in the future.
If you are purchasing directly from an iOS device, you can prevent local storage use by following these steps: Open your device . Tap your Apple ID (your name at the very top). Select Media & Purchases and then View Account . Ensure that automatic downloads for media are disabled.
Uncheck the box for under the "Automatic Downloads" section. Click OK to save your preferences. Find the movie you want and click the Buy button. 📱 How to Prevent Downloads on iPhone or iPad
Alternatively, when buying a movie in the or Apple TV App , if a prompt asks to download the file immediately, tap Later or the cloud icon to keep it in your virtual library without saving the file to your hard drive. ☁️ How to Watch Without Downloading
To ensure your computer does not automatically download the movie after you purchase it in the iTunes Store on PC , follow these steps: Open the or Apple TV application.
Navigate to (Windows) or the app menu (Mac) and select Preferences . Click on the Downloads or Store tab.
: Simply click the "Play" button on the movie in your library to stream it directly over the internet.
When you purchase a movie, it is tied to your Apple ID and stored in the cloud. You can stream it anytime without taking up local storage space on your device. 💻 How to Prevent Downloads on a Windows PC or Mac
: The movie will safely remain in your purchase history on Apple Support's purchased content page until you decide to click the cloud download icon in the future.
If you are purchasing directly from an iOS device, you can prevent local storage use by following these steps: Open your device . Tap your Apple ID (your name at the very top). Select Media & Purchases and then View Account . Ensure that automatic downloads for media are disabled.
Uncheck the box for under the "Automatic Downloads" section. Click OK to save your preferences. Find the movie you want and click the Buy button. 📱 How to Prevent Downloads on iPhone or iPad
Alternatively, when buying a movie in the or Apple TV App , if a prompt asks to download the file immediately, tap Later or the cloud icon to keep it in your virtual library without saving the file to your hard drive. ☁️ How to Watch Without Downloading