HiDownload is a multi-threaded download manager that allows you to download individual files (or lists of files) from Web and FTP sites while maximizing the potential of your internet connection. It also supports multimedia streaming and and RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) with optional resume, enabling you to download movies, music and capture/record live broadcasts. HiDownload also offers a tool to analyze MMS/RTSP URLs, as well as a built-in Broadcast Manager. In addition, it provides all the standard features of a download manager, including scheduling, drop basket, download history, clipboard monitoring, download categories as well as ZIP preview.

Version 5.0 updates broadcast manager and analysis function.