You might notice your iTunes Store purchases download at different rates. The speed of your download depends on the file’s size and your Internet connection speed. We recommend using a broadband connection to make your music purchases. Video purchases or rentals require a broadband connection.
Here are some examples of download times for various media types. Your download times might vary. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) can help you determine your specific download speed, or use CNET's Bandwidth Meter.
| Length and type of media | Approximate size | Download speed | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband1 | ||||||
24 Mbit/s |
15 Mbit/s |
10 Mbit/s |
8 Mbit/s |
2 Mbit/s |
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4-minute song |
4 MB |
1 second |
2 seconds |
3 seconds |
4 seconds |
16 seconds |
5-minute video |
30 MB |
10 seconds |
16 seconds |
25 seconds |
30s |
2m |
App |
100 mb |
34 seconds |
55 seconds |
1-2 minutes |
1-2 minutes |
7 minutes |
9-hour audiobook |
110 MB |
38 seconds |
1 minute |
1-2 minutes |
2 minutes |
7-8 minutes |
45-minute TV show |
200 MB |
1 minute |
2 minutes |
3 minutes |
3-4 minutes |
14 minutes |
45-minute HDTV show3 |
600 MB |
3-4 minutes |
5-6 minutes |
8-9 minutes |
10-15 minutes |
42 minutes |
2-hour movie2,3 |
1.0-1.5 GB |
7-8 minutes |
12 minutes |
18 minutes |
22-23 minutes |
90 minutes |
2-hour HD movie2,3 |
3.0-4.5 GB |
18-27 minutes |
29-43 minutes |
42-60 minutes |
53-70 minutes3 |
322 minutes |
1. Broadband speeds can range from 256 kbit/s and up. Download speeds vary depending on your Internet connection.
2. Broadband is required for movie and HD downloads.
3. A sustained 8-Mbit/s or faster Internet connection is recommended for viewing 1080p high-definition movies and TV shows, 6-Mbit/s or faster for viewing 720p content, and 2.5-Mbit/s or faster for standard-definition content.
Some content types aren't available in some iTunes Store countries.