[2026] How to Download Videos from Pluto TV on PC and Mobile?

Pluto TV is a titan in the FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) market. Although it provides 250+ channels for millions of users, the price of "free streaming" is obvious: unskippable advertisements and a complete lack of official offline support.

In this guide, I will break down the reasons behind these limits and introduce 3 safe and verified methods to download from Pluto TV for personal offline use, without commercials at all.

Can You Download from Pluto TV? Official Rules

Can you download from Pluto TV officially? NO. Pluto TV does not provide an official download button on any of its platforms. If we want to download from Pluto TV for offline viewing, the only way is to use an extra tool.

Pluto TV Has No Official Download Service

Pluto TV's revenue is 100% dependent on the commercials you see. According to 2025 Nielsen data, Pluto TV remains a leader in the FAST space precisely because its "lean-back" experience mimics cable TV.

If Pluto TV allows us to watch offline, it would lose the ability to serve real-time ads, effectively breaking its profit model. Furthermore, their content licenses are strictly negotiated for "ad-supported streaming." Adding a download feature would require re-negotiating thousands of contracts.

Is It Legal and Safe to Download from Pluto TV?

So, is it legal and safe if we use a third-party tool to download from Pluto TV? Generally, it's acceptable if we download the accessible videos for personal playback, but choosing the right tool is important for safety.

📌 Legality: Under the "Fair Use" doctrine (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act), downloading content for private, personal archiving is generally permitted. As long as you aren't distributing or selling the files, you are within the typical bounds of personal use.

📌 Account Safety: Since Pluto TV is free and often doesn't require a login, there is virtually zero risk of your account being banned.

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My personal tip: To stay safe, avoid "free" web-based URL rippers that are often magnets for malware. Use verified desktop software that processes data locally.

Professional Method: How to Download from Pluto TV?

Based on my experience and the community feedback, the best method to download from Pluto TV is to use a dedicated video downloader that can directly fetch raw video streams. It's suitable for audiences who value their time as much as the video quality.

Tool Required: KeepStreams for Pluto TV

KeepStreams for Pluto TV is one of the reliable pro video downloaders. It can download TV shows, movies, and nearly all the VOD titles from Pluto TV, and save them in the best quality available (up to 720p). Apart from the basic download function, KeepStreams also provides various additional services, such as batch download, ad removal, auto-download, subs saving, and so on.

KeepStreams for Pluto TV

Save free VOD content from Pluto TV, remove all ads, and convert it to a compatible format.

• Download nearly all playable videos on Pluto TV
• Save videos in high-quality up to HD 720p
• Apply AAC 2.0 audio format and H264 video codec
• Use H.264 video codec to download videos in a smaller size
• Save multiple videos at the same time
• Save new episodes automatically when they're released
• Detect and remove ads from downloaded videos
• Extract subs into SRT files or remux them
• Convert videos into MP4/MKV format automatically
• Free trial for 30 days to save 3 full-length videos

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Professional downloaders are the only way to effectively strip the 2-minute ad breaks that Pluto TV forces every 12-15 minutes. If you're tired of the endless ads, KeepStreams can give you the Premium viewing experience that the official service can't.

If you want to learn about more professional Pluto TV video downloaders, continue to read Review of the Best Pluto TV Downloaders.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Videos from Pluto TV?

Since KeepStreams works based on its built-in browser, it's very easy to use. To show you in detail how to download videos from Pluto TV, I'll use it as an example. Here are the detailed steps:

Launch KeepStreams on your Windows or Mac computer, and then go to VIP Services > Pluto TV.

No need to sign in. Play the video you want to download from Pluto TV in the built-in browser, and KeepStreams will automatically analyze it for download.

The analysis will be done in minutes. And a window will pop up for you to set download options, including episodes, resolution, audio, subtitles, etc. Click on Download Now to save it right away.

Go to Downloads > Downloading to check the real-time process. All downloaded videos will be presented in the Downloaded tab.

In this way, the Pluto TV videos will be downloaded in MP4 video files by default on your PC. With a USB drive or SD card, you can even move these downloads to a mobile or TV for offline viewing. What's more important is to enjoy shows without ads.

Alternative Methods to Get Pluto TV Content Offline

If you don't want to install and pay for professional software, there are other, more budget-friendly ways to archive content on Pluto TV. However, they come with significant trade-offs in quality and time.

Comparison: Which Method Should You Choose?

To help you quickly catch the difference among the 3 methods mentioned here, I made a comparison table. It's based on my personal usage experience when downloading the S1E1 of Everybody Still Hates Chris on Mac Sequoia 15.7.3:

Now let's have a quick look at the other 2 alternatives to download from Pluto TV.

Method 2: Record Pluto TV Shows (PC and Mobile)

Screen recording is the most "manual" and easiest approach. We need to use a built-in (totally free) or a third-party recorder to capture the display output of our device in real-time. Therefore, it works on virtually any device with a screen.

On Windows PC or Mac

If you prefer to record on a computer, I recommend the built-in recording tool. Namely, the Snipping Tool or Game Bar on Windows, or use QuickTime Player or Shift + Command + 5 on Mac. But before recording, we need to turn off the "Graphic Acceleration" in the browser settings to prevent a black screen:

Follow these steps one by one to download from Pluto TV on PC with a built-in recorder:

1. Go to the Settings of the browser and make sure the "Graphic Acceleration" is off.
2. Open Pluto TV in your browser.
3. Windows: Press Win + Alt + R to trigger the Xbox Game Bar recorder, or search "Snipping Tool".

4. Mac: Press Shift + Command + 5 and select "Record Selected Portion."

5. Play the movie and let it run to the end.

Of course, a dedicated video recorder can do the same thing. Different from the built-in screen recorders, most third-party tools can help you record videos in the background. Take EaseUS RecExperts, for example:

After launching EaseUS RecExperts on your device, you will see two recording modes. You may pick Full Screen to record the whole screen or Region to select the recording region prior to recording manually.

You may then select to record the Webcam, the System Sound, the Microphone, or none of the above. You can also configure Auto split and Auto stop on the interface, among other tasks.

Then, you may start recording by clicking the red REC button. On-screen, a menu bar will appear. Click the white double vertical bar to pause the recording; click the red square symbol to stop the recording.

After recording, the list interface will be shown. You can see and modify your recordings here. To begin a new recording, just click REC at the top of the interface.

On Mobile (iOS or Android)

It's even easier to record the screen on iOS or Android. But we can't do that in the Pluto App, or what we get is only a black screen. Watch Pluto TV in a browser on your phone or tablet, and follow:

1. Keep the video playing on the screen.
2. iOS: Swipe down to Control Center and tap the Record icon.
3. Android: Swipe down Quick Settings and select Screen Record.

If you fail or get a black screen on Pluto TV, try the pro method to download Pluto TV videos in MP4 video files, and move them to your mobile phone for offline viewing. It's 100% working.

Method 3: Use Online Downloaders (PC)

Apart from the downloaders and recorders, there are also some websites that claim to download a video if you paste in the URL. Online URL rippers or browser extensions attempt to "sniff" the .m3u8 playlist file from the Pluto TV web player. But usually, your every click here will bring a pop-up ad.

TTOK.com is an example. But based on my usage, it can only download a few titles on Pluto TV. Most of the time, what I get is only the "Content not found (404)" warning.

1. Copy the URL of the Pluto TV movie from your browser's address bar.
2. Paste it into an online downloader site (e.g., TTOK or similar URL rippers).
3. Click "Download" and wait for the download link to appear.
4. Select the quality and save the Pluto TV to an MP4 file.

Steve

Considering the safety, I strongly advise against this method. Or if you're using an old computer, and all the worries won't bother you, it can also be a nice shot.

Why Should We Archive Pluto TV Content?

It might seem counterintuitive to download from a service that's already free, but the benefits are all about one thing: control. Here are 3 major reasons why we should download from Pluto TV:

1. Get Rid of Ads: Pluto TV is notorious for its repetitive ad breaks. Reddit users frequently complain about seeing the same 30-second spot five times during a single movie. By converting Pluto TV to MP4, we can create an "Ad-Free Tier" that the platform itself doesn't offer.

2. Save Pop-up Titles: Titles on Pluto TV are often temporary. According to the 2025 platform updates, themed channels (like seasonal horror or specific franchise marathons) rotate out every 30 to 90 days. Archiving ensures that your favorite movie doesn't vanish overnight.

3. Make it Better for Travel: Since Pluto TV has no offline mode at all, it becomes a complete dead zone for international travelers or those in rural areas with sub-5Mbps connection speeds.

The Final Thought

Although Pluto TV is a great platform for free video streaming, the lack of a download service and endless ads remains a significant barrier for most users. Hope you can make use of the 3 methods mentioned above: pro downloader, screen recorder, or online tools, and download from Pluto TV for ad-free offline viewing.

The best method always depends on your needs. If you're a big fan of Pluto TV and pursue quality and convenience, use KeepStreams. If you just want a short clip, use the built-in recorder.