You can install Apple TV on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC for free from the Microsoft Store, and every Mac already has the Apple TV app. Sign in with your Apple Account and your purchases, rentals and Apple Originals appear on the PC.
The Windows app comes from Apple Inc. and runs on x64 PCs, plus ARM64 PCs on Windows 11 version 24H2 or later. The app costs nothing to install, and new subscribers start the Apple TV subscription with a free trial.
Below are the official links, Store and winget install steps, the Mac setup, what the subscription costs, how the app splits work with iTunes, and fixes for an install that fails.
Which Apple TV download do you need?
Match the computer in front of you to a row. Every route uses the same Apple Account, library and subscription.
| Your computer | What to get | Download size |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 version 22H2 (build 19045) or later, Intel or AMD | Apple TV on the Microsoft Store | 222.2 MB |
| Windows 11 version 24H2 (build 26100) or later, including ARM64 PCs | Apple TV on the Microsoft Store | Up to 449.3 MB (x64 and ARM64 bundle) |
| Mac | The Apple TV app, already part of macOS | Nothing to download |
| A shared or locked-down computer | Apple TV in the browser at tv.apple.com | Nothing to download |
The Store picks the right package for your PC on its own. You never choose between the two Windows builds by hand.
Download Apple TV from the official Apple and Microsoft links
Apple publishes the Windows app only on the Microsoft Store. Its own page for Apple apps on Windows points there too.
- Apple TV on the Microsoft Store, product 9NM4T8B9JQZ1 — 222.2 MB · publisher Apple Inc., updates through the Store
- Apple’s page for Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Devices and iTunes on Windows — links each Apple app for Windows to its Store listing
- Apple TV app page with subscription price and device list — free trial terms for new subscribers
- Apple TV on the web — subscribe and watch in a browser with no install
A setup file offered on any other site is not from Apple. Check that the Store listing names Apple Inc. as publisher before you select Get.
Check the Apple TV system requirements before you install
Any 64-bit PC on Windows 10 version 22H2 clears the floor. ARM64 laptops need Windows 11 version 24H2.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Software | Apple TV |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Latest version | 1.1540.23558.0 (Windows 11 24H2 and later); 1.1540.23557.0 (Windows 10) |
| Store listing updated | 14 April 2026 |
| License | Free app; Apple Originals need an Apple TV subscription |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 build 19045 or later, Windows 11, macOS (built in) |
| Architecture | x64; ARM64 on Windows 11 build 26100 or later; no 32-bit package |
| Download size | 222.2 MB for the x64 package; 449.3 MB for the x64 and ARM64 bundle |
| Installed size | 480.9 MB (Windows 10 package), 508.2 MB (Windows 11 24H2 package) |
| Minimum hardware | DirectX-capable graphics |
| Microsoft Store product | 9NM4T8B9JQZ1, package AppleInc.AppleTVWin |
| Offline installer | No |
| Last verified | 2026-09-19 |
Press Windows + R, type winver and select OK to read your Windows version and build.
Install Apple TV from the Microsoft Store or with winget
Both routes install the same Apple package, and both keep it updated through the Store.
- Open Microsoft Store from the Start menu.
- Search for Apple TV and select the result published by Apple Inc.
- Select Get. The Store downloads and installs the package for your processor.
- Select Open when the install finishes.
- To use the command line instead, open Terminal and run winget install 9NM4T8B9JQZ1 –source msstore .
- Type Y to accept the Store terms when winget asks.
winget needs the Microsoft Store enabled on the PC. On a work PC where the Store is blocked, ask IT to deploy product 9NM4T8B9JQZ1.
How to sign in and start watching Apple TV on Windows 11 and 10
Connect the PC to the internet first. Use the Apple Account that holds your subscription or your iTunes movie purchases.
- Open Apple TV from the Start menu.
- Select Sign In at the bottom of the sidebar and enter your Apple Account email and password.
- No account yet? Select Create New Apple Account and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Start the free trial for new subscribers from the app, or open Library to play what you already bought or rented.
- Select the Sidebar Actions button, choose Settings, then Playback to set streaming quality to High Quality (Up to 4K) or Data Saver.
To sign out later, select your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then select Sign Out.
Which Apple TV download do you need for your Mac?
None. The Apple TV app ships with macOS, so you only sign in.
| Your Mac | What to do | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Any Mac | Open TV from the Dock or Applications folder, click Apple Account in the bottom-left corner and sign in | Get the Apple TV app and sign in |
| Want to change quality or storage | Choose TV > Settings, then click Playback or Files | Change Apple TV app settings on Mac |
| Want purchases on the Mac automatically | Turn on automatic downloads in settings so new purchases download on their own | Manage your Apple TV library |
| Borrowed or work Mac you cannot sign in on | Watch in the browser instead | Apple TV on the web |
Is Apple TV free?
The app is free. Apple Originals, MLS, Friday Night Baseball and Formula 1 in the US need a paid Apple TV subscription with a free trial for new subscribers. The Microsoft Store lists Apple TV at $0.00, and the Mac app comes with macOS. On apple.com, the Apple TV subscription costs $14.99 a month after the free trial, which is for new subscribers only. Buying a new Apple TV 4K adds 3 months free for new and qualified returning subscribers. Movies you buy or rent, and third-party channels such as other streaming services, are charged separately and are not part of the subscription.
Should you use the Apple TV app or keep iTunes on Windows?
Install the Apple TV app for movies and TV shows. Keep iTunes only for podcasts and audiobooks. Apple states that once you install the Apple Music or Apple TV app, you can use only those apps for your music, TV shows and movies, and iTunes stays the place for audiobooks and podcasts. Movies you bought in iTunes show up in the Apple TV app library because purchases belong to your Apple Account. Syncing an iPhone or iPad from the PC moves to the separate Apple Devices app.
Apple’s page on how iTunes is changing on PC lists which media stays in iTunes.
What Apple TV can stream and save on your PC
Downloads work for purchases, rentals and subscription titles. Pick the download quality before you save a season, because 1080p files take more space.
| Feature | What you get | Where to set it |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming quality | High Quality (Up to 4K) with HDR when available, or Data Saver | Sidebar Actions > Settings > Playback |
| Offline downloads | Movies and episodes saved for watching without internet | Open the title, then Download or More > Download |
| Download quality | Most Compatible HD (1080p), Most Compatible SD (480p), Fast Downloads, High Quality (Up to 1080p) | Settings > Playback |
| Your own videos | MP4, M4V, MOV and MPEG files added to the library | Settings > Files, Media folder at Videos\Apple TV |
| Audio | Download Multichannel Audio and a chosen audio language | Settings > Playback |
Apple sets device limits for subscription downloads, so a download can fail when too many devices already hold copies.
How to check your Apple TV version and update it
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and find Apple TV.
- Select the three-dot menu, then Advanced options. The version appears under Specifications.
- Open Microsoft Store and select Library in the left pane.
- Select Get updates. The Store installs any newer Apple TV package.
- On a Mac, the Apple TV app updates with macOS in System Settings > General > Software Update.
Fix Apple TV not installing or not opening on Windows 11 and 10
The Store says Apple TV does not work on this device
Windows is older than Windows 10 build 19045, or the PC runs a 32-bit edition.
- Press Windows + R, type winver and select OK.
- If the build is lower than 19045, open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install the offered updates.
- On an ARM64 PC, update to Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, then select Get again.
The Microsoft Store download stalls or fails
A stale Store cache or a pending restart.
- Restart the PC if Windows installed updates since the last reboot.
- Press Windows + R, type wsreset.exe and select OK. A blank window closes and the Store reopens.
- Check that the date, time and region are correct, then select Get again.
Apple TV installed but will not open
A damaged install, which Windows can repair.
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the three-dot menu next to Apple TV, then Advanced options.
- Select Repair and try the app again.
- If it still fails, select Reset and sign in again.
Purchased movies are missing from the library
The app is signed in with a different Apple Account than the one that bought them.
- Select your name at the bottom of the sidebar and check the account email.
- Select Sign Out, then sign in with the account that made the purchase.
- Open Library and wait for the purchases to load.
How to uninstall Apple TV from Windows
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Find Apple TV and select the three-dot menu next to it.
- Select Uninstall, then Uninstall again to confirm.
- Delete the Videos\Apple TV folder if you no longer need imported or downloaded videos.
- To reinstall later, open the Store listing and select Get. Purchases return after you sign in.
The Mac Apple TV app is part of macOS and stays installed. Sign out of your Apple Account in it instead if you share the Mac.
Which way to watch if the Apple TV app is not an option?
| Situation | Use this | What you give up |
|---|---|---|
| PC where you cannot install Store apps | Apple TV on the web | Offline downloads |
| Podcasts and audiobooks on Windows | iTunes from the Microsoft Store | Movies and TV, which stay in the Apple TV app |
| Syncing an iPhone or iPad from the PC | Apple Devices app | Playback, which stays in Apple TV |
| Mac | Apple TV app in macOS | Nothing, it is the same service |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple TV app free to download?
Yes. The Microsoft Store lists it at $0.00, and every Mac already has it. Apple Originals need an Apple TV subscription at $14.99 a month after a free trial for new subscribers.
Where is the official Apple TV download for PC?
The Microsoft Store listing for product 9NM4T8B9JQZ1, published by Apple Inc. Apple’s Windows apps page and apple.com both link to that listing.
Does Apple TV work on Windows 11 and Windows 10?
Yes. The x64 package runs on Windows 10 build 19045 or later and on Windows 11. ARM64 PCs need Windows 11 version 24H2, build 26100, or later.
How big is the Apple TV download for Windows?
The x64 Store package is a 222.2 MB download and takes 480.9 MB installed. The Windows 11 24H2 bundle with x64 and ARM64 builds is 449.3 MB in total.
How do I get Apple TV on a Mac?
Open the Apple TV app from the Dock or the Applications folder, then click Apple Account in the bottom-left corner to sign in. macOS includes the app.
Is there an Apple TV offline installer for Windows?
No. Apple ships the Windows app only through the Microsoft Store, so the PC needs an internet connection to install it. After that, you can download movies and shows to watch offline.
Can I install Apple TV with winget?
Yes. Run winget install 9NM4T8B9JQZ1 –source msstore in Terminal. It installs the same Apple Inc. package as the Store and updates through the Store afterwards.
Can I watch Apple TV without installing anything?
Yes. Go to tv.apple.com in a web browser and sign in with your Apple Account. Apple may ask you to add or verify a credit card before playback on the web.
What happens to iTunes when I install Apple TV on Windows?
Your movies and TV shows move to the Apple TV app, and iTunes keeps only podcasts and audiobooks. Purchases stay tied to your Apple Account.
Can I download Apple TV movies on a PC?
Yes. Open the movie or show and select Download, or More and then Download. Pick the quality under Settings, Playback, from 480p up to 1080p.
Why will Apple TV not open after installing?
Usually a damaged install. Open Settings, then Apps, then Installed apps, choose Advanced options for Apple TV and select Repair. If that fails, select Reset and sign in again.
