Pluto Video Downloader

Pluto Video Downloader is a Windows download manager designed to save streaming video from YouTube and many other popular websites, with options to convert what you grab into other video or audio formats for offline playback.

It is best for people who want a straightforward way to collect online clips and music as files, and who also like having a built-in place to organize and play what they have saved.

Downloading from well-known video sources

Pluto Video Downloader focuses on pulling streaming content from YouTube and a wide range of other supported sites. Once you have downloads in progress or completed, the app also doubles as a simple hub for managing and playing your saved items, rather than treating downloads as one-off tasks.

Audio-focused options and format flexibility

A key strength here is choice. You can save the full video, or choose an audio-only result by extracting the audio. The program also supports selecting an output format, and it can convert downloaded items into different video or audio formats, which helps when you want files that fit a specific playback need.

Built-in playback, even without downloading

Pluto Video Downloader can also play streaming videos inside its own player window. That means you can watch selected content in a separate window without relying on a web browser, and without necessarily saving the file first.

Platform notes worth weighing

This release is listed for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, and the most recent developer update shown for the program is dated September 25, 2017. If you prefer tools that are updated frequently, that date may influence your decision.