Free Download Manager
MacAccelerate and organize your downloads effortlessly
Overview
Free Download Manager (FDM) is a robust open-source tool that boosts download speeds, resumes broken transfers, and organizes multiple files efficiently. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and torrent protocols, enabling downloads from diverse sources. Its user-friendly interface lets you schedule downloads, limit bandwidth, and categorize files by type (videos, music, docs). FDM integrates with Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers to capture links directly. Ideal for casual and power users, it offers batch processing, virus scan integration, and no hidden costs—making it reliable for safe, fast, organized downloads.
Key Features
- Boost download speeds by up to 10x
- Resume broken downloads and schedule transfers
- Supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and torrent protocols
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Completely free and open-source
- ⊕ Integrates with major browsers like Chrome and Firefox
- ⊕ Advanced scheduling and bandwidth control options
Cons
- ⊖ Interface design feels slightly outdated compared to modern tools
- ⊖ Torrent support is less feature-rich than dedicated torrent clients