HiDownload is a Windows desktop video downloader built for streaming media. Many sites play video through an HLS / M3U8 playlist — a list of short segments — instead of one MP4 file. Saving the web page does not save the video. HiDownload finds that playlist, downloads the segments, and writes a playable file on your PC.

The app is a streaming downloader first. You work in a graphical Windows window: paste a page or stream URL, let the built-in sniffer detect the media link, choose a quality, and start the job. You do not install FFmpeg, run yt-dlp, or type commands in a terminal. If you already have a playlist URL, paste it and download.

After a download finishes, the built-in player lets you preview the file. The built-in converter can change the format if you need MP4 or audio-only. Use HiDownload when you have the right to keep a local copy. It does not bypass DRM.

Key Features

• Video & streaming downloader Save on-demand video and live streams on Windows.
• HLS / M3U8 support Detect playlists and download the segments.
• Built-in media player Preview a finished file without another app.
• Built-in media converter Convert to MP4, MP3, MKV, and other common formats.
• Easy graphical interface Click through the job instead of editing commands.
• No command line required No FFmpeg or terminal setup.