When you're looking forward to a particular film, movie trailers help to add to your anticipation. Trailers give you a taste of the film's plot, style, and characters. No longer do you need to actually pay for a movie ticket just to watch the previews in the beginning, because you can download free movie trailers online.
Free Trailer Downloads
The way in which you access movie trailers differs, based on whether you are utilizing a conventional computer or a mobile smartphone.
PC/Mac Downloads
Some websites host large collections of movie trailers, which you can browse, view, and download to your home computer. Many of them also feature film reviews by staff and users.
- HD Trailers feature 480p, 720p and 1080p high-definition theatrical trailers of the latest blockbuster hits. You simply choose a title, select a resolution and then click the "Download" button. Keep in mind you may only download the Theatrical Trailer versions.
- iTunes Movie Trailers provides access to the current movie previews. You may download them in 480p, 720p or 1080p. Plus, the site includes a special version just for iPods and iPhones.
Mobile Phone Downloads
Accessing movie trailers on a smartphone requires downloading an application that's compatible with your particular operating system.
- The CineTrailer application for the Android operating system lets you download and view trailers and read synopses, and find where particular movies are playing in your local area.
- The Movie Trailers application for the BlackBerry OS lets you search for and download trailers by title, actors, or genre. It's available free and is compatible with 8000 and 9000 Series Blackberry devices.
- The iTunes Movie Trailers application functions just like its web counterpart. It works with iPads and iPhones, and it puts the latest movie trailers right at your fingertips.
Required Software
Downloadable trailers typically come in the form of AVI or MPEG video files. Most computer operating systems include integrated software solutions like Windows Media Player that can automatically play such video content. Some sites will require additional software or applications, and these will be indicated on the site where you download from.
For mobile phones and devices, trailers and movie clips will play through the application you're using to access them, so no further downloads are required.
Popular Movie Trailers
Try some of these movie trailers to get a taste of the action the films deliver.
- The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a crime thriller that tells the story of a man out to discover what happened to a woman who's been missing for 40 years.
- War Horse examines the friendship between a horse and the soldier commandeered to tame and train him.
- Divergent takes the viewer into a morbid future where civil war breaks out and turns the futuristic world upside down.
Movie Trailer Legalities
Much like feature films, movie trailers are original works protected by copyright law. Thus, after you download a trailer, you may not upload it to your own website or share it amongst your friends and family. Only download these clips from reputable sites and applications that are legally able to provide them.
Enjoy Responsibly
Film trailers serve as advertisements for upcoming movies and those that are coming out on DVD or Blu Ray. Even though these clips are really just lengthy commercials, they are still illegal to share and distribute without express permission from the creators. Use them for your own personal enjoyment, and make sure that your sources for downloading are trustworthy and safe.
