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Can You Watch Pluto TV Offline?
Unfortunately, no—at least not in an official, built-in way. You might’ve seen posts or videos online claiming tools like yt-dlp can save Pluto TV videos for offline watching. You gave it a shot, didn’t you? And… nothing. Been there. The short answer: Pluto TV’s streams come with technical and licensing restrictions that make “traditional” download attempts unreliable.
And honestly, yeah—I totally get your frustration. I enjoy the shows and movies on Pluto TV as well and truly appreciate the fact that they're free with ads. However, I still want the option to watch Pluto TV offline for convenience. After thoroughly searching for solutions, I managed to find a few viable methods. They are waiting for you down here.
How to Watch Pluto TV Offline on PC?
1. StreamFab Pluto TV Downloader
This is currently my top choice for offline viewing of Pluto TV titles (with content you can lawfully access). I prefer it over others mainly because of its efficient batch feature, which lets me queue up multiple episodes at once. In my experience, it also runs pretty smoothly when Pluto TV playback is being picky.
Enables you to watch Pluto TV offline on a laptop, with stable quality output, a reliable download success rate, and convenient functions.
So far, I’ve saved Sailor Moon for my daughter, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail as well as The Twilight Zone for myself. The output is typically in common formats like MP4 (or MKV if you need multiple audio tracks), with crisp 720p HD and AAC 2.0 stereo sound.
In addition, it supports saving subtitles and metadata alongside the Pluto TV videos, making it perfectly compatible with my Kodi setup and keeping everything neatly organized on my NAS. I made a guide here to help you watch Pluto TV offline with the StreamFab Pluto TV Downloader.
In StreamFab, navigate to the “VIP Services” section and select Pluto TV.
Find the video you want to download within the built-in browser. Play the video to prompt the settings.
Click the Download Now button or choose Add to Queue to start the download.
2. RecordFab
Recording Pluto TV for offline viewing can be possible in some situations. Rather than relying on standard screen recorders—which can sometimes produce black screens with certain streaming apps—I found a more reliable experience with RecordFab. What stood out to me most was its adjustable recording speed, which makes the whole workflow feel less sluggish compared with more basic recorders.
Additionally, you don’t need to worry about interruptions from other software sounds on your PC while recording Pluto TV. RecordFab supports background recording through its built-in browser, enabling us to use our laptop or desktop as usual while the recording takes place uninterrupted. Simply start the process and continue with your work until your recordings are complete. There’s no need to manually adjust the recording area. Here’s how to use RecordFab to watch Pluto TV offline efficiently in just a few simple steps.
Download and install RecordFab from the official website, then launch the program.
Open Pluto TV in its All Supported Sites and navigate to the video you want to record.
Play the video and click on Start to wake up the customization panel and select the resolution and recording speed you prefer.
Now click on OK to begin recording, and stop the recording when the video finishes. You can find the finished tasks in My Files.
3. EaseUS RecExperts
Don’t be misled by it. The "Rec" in its name means "Record", instead of "Recovery", although Ease is famous for its data recovery products. Anyway, Ease RecExperts is actually a screen recorder. It can record Pluto TV playback, but its interface appears somewhat unpolished.
I’ve ranked it last because it requires you to set the recording area, which can be inconvenient to do manually. Additionally, multitasking tends to be harder while recording with this tool, since it lacks some of the automatic noise suppression features found in better alternatives like RecordFab. The only reason it appears in this guide is that it's a little bit cheaper.
If you can live with the trade-offs I mentioned above and decide to use it, here’s a simplified, high-level overview of the usual flow.
First things first—head to the official EaseUS site, download EaseUS RecExperts, and get it installed. Once it’s ready, fire it up.
Now, open Pluto TV in your browser and find the show or clip you want to record. Maybe something nostalgic, maybe pure chaos—your call.
Back in EaseUS RecExperts, choose how you want to record—Full Screen or just a specific Window. Resize the capture area so it fits the Pluto TV video perfectly. A little adjustment here saves you editing later.
Hit play on Pluto TV, then click REC in EaseUS RecExperts. Let it roll while you enjoy the show, and stop recording when it’s done. Voilà—your own offline copy, ready to rewatch whenever.
How to Watch Pluto TV Offline on Mobile?
Another sad news, the Pluto TV app is unlike other streaming services that give the official download function to mobile devices. This official app can't let you watch Pluto TV offline either, since the download function of Pluto TV doesn't exist in any parallel universe or timeline. So, move to the 2 methods for offline viewing Pluto TV I prepared for you.
1. PlayOn Cloud
PlayOn Cloud is also a video recorder. I'd like to introduce something different, but this one originally supports recording Pluto TV on your Android or iPhone. So check it out.
It uses cloud-based recording, and the processing happens on its servers. Pretty easy—until you start doing the math on how many credits you’ll spend to record everything you want from Pluto TV. Yes, it’s charged in credits per recording, and there’s no lifetime version available.
In case you don't know how to use it, although that merely happens since it requires only 3 steps to start, I left a simple guide here.
Download and install the PlayOn Cloud app from the App Store or Google Play, then open the app and create or log in to your account.
In PlayOn Cloud, you can see the Pluto TV icon on its homepage. Select it from the list.
Navigate to the Pluto TV video you want to record, then press the video to start recording.
2. Transferring from PC
The title says everything. If you don’t want to jam up your phone’s storage space, a practical approach is to manage offline viewing on your PC first (only for titles you can lawfully access), then move what you need to your phone. How you transfer it—cable, local sharing, or other tools—depends on what’s easiest on your devices.
FAQs
Is it legal to download and watch Pluto TV offline?
It depends on your region and Pluto TV’s terms. In general, only use offline viewing or recording features where they’re permitted for personal use, and avoid anything that involves sharing, redistribution, or commercial use.
ACan I watch Pluto TV offline in 1080p resolution?
Currently, no. Since the original titles on Pluto TV are played only up to 720p, the best quality you can get now is 720p as well. But I heard that StreamFab often updates their products to improve output options, so you can stay tuned and see whether 1080p offline output becomes available for Pluto TV.
AConclusion
yt-dlp is a legend, but it doesn’t always play nicely with Pluto TV’s streaming setup. Luckily, there are dedicated tools that can make offline viewing more convenient when used for content you can lawfully access. Give them a look and enjoy your favorite movies or shows with fewer “why can’t I watch this right now?” moments. Even if you’re climbing to the top of Mount Everest—offline-friendly planning makes the trip a lot more entertaining.
Note: This product is intended solely for creating personal backups of streaming content that you can lawfully access (e.g., with a valid subscription). No commercial use, no sharing, and no illegal distribution.
