HiDownload Platinum 7.996

Downloading is an activity done by most Internet users. Whether it's music, software, movies or just documents, downloading tends to be always complicated because while downloading files, the user usually faces a lot of problems, like slowdowns or unexpected interruptions of the downloading process, because of the faulty Internet connection or the bad web server. Either way, the user will end up having a broken downloaded file on his desktop or no file at all. This is where HiDownload Platinum comes in, easing the process and making the download task a piece of cake and worry-free. It's a download manager that does more than just downloading files. It includes some features that makes it better than most other download managers.

The installation of HiDownload Platinum is no problem and completes in no time. Supported are most versions of Microsoft Windows, ranging from XP to Windows 7. It takes up little hard disk space and doesn't require more than an average computer to function.

The interface of HiDownload Platinum resembles other similar programs, but with added functions. It's basically split in two sections, the first one organizing downloads according to their state, for example finished and unfinished, and the second one displaying the actual files that were downloaded or are in progress of downloading.

HiDownload Platinum is not just able to download files, it can even capture certain links from video websites like YouTube and can download the video files automatically in their original format. Besides that, it can be integrated with most web browsers, like Internet Explorer or Mozilla, automatically intercepting any download link.

For websites that have numerous download links that look pretty much the same, there is a feature in HiDownload Platinum, allowing it to automatically download all the links using a single click. For simplifying the download process even more, HiDownload Platinum features a small icon that stays on top of other programs, allowing the user to simply drop a link onto it. An icon is placed in the system tray for not cluttering the desktop and interfering with the user's work.

Pros:
It can automatically intercept and download video links from certain websites like YouTube. Besides that, it can be integrated with most web browsers, capturing any download link. Furthermore, it places a small icon on the desktop, on which any link can be dropped.

Cons:
The large number of settings may confuse a first time user.

HiDownload Platinum is one of the best download managers on the market, featuring unique functions that other similar programs don't have.

HiDownload Platinum has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 16 Feb 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated HiDownload Platinum 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent