Download Tools

Anchor Link FlashGet
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2012-03-22
Version: 3.7.0.1203 – Released: 2012-03-16 Windows: All
File Size: 7.82 MB
“FlashGet is specifically designed to address two of the biggest problems when downloading files: Speed and management of downloaded files.
“If you’ve ever waited forever for your files to download from a slow connection, or been cut off mid-way through a download – or just can’t keep track of your ever-growing downloads – FlashGet is for you.
“FlashGet can split downloaded files into sections, downloading each section simultaneously, for an increase in downloading speed from 100% to 500%. This, coupled with FlashGet’s powerful and easy-to-use management features, helps you take control of your downloads like never before.”
Anchor Link FlashGotupdate
License: Freeware – Donations appreciated Last Reviewed: 2013-05-13
Version: 1.5.5.4 – Released: 2013-05-13 Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8
File Size: 341 KB Both 32- and 64-bit compatible
“Enables Mozilla and Firefox to handle single and massive (all and selection) downloads using the most popular external download managers for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and FreeBSD (15 currently supported). FlashGot offers also a Build Gallery functionality which helps to synthetize full media galleries in one page, from serial contents previously scattered on several pages, for easy and fast download all.
Anchor Link Free Download Manager
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2013-03-27
Version: 3.9.2.1303 – Released: 2013-03-27 Windows: All
File Size: 7.3 MB Portable version available on-site
“Free Download Manager (FDM) is a full-featured freeware downloading program. It allows you to download files and whole HTTP, HTTPS and FTP. With FDM you needn’t start the downloading from the beginning after casual interruption. You can resume unfinished download from the place where it has been interrupted. Also this program warns you if some servers don’t support download resuming. It allows you to make a decision about the downloading. So with FDM you save your time and money.
“FDM is a great free download accelerator. It splits files into several sections and then downloads them simultaneously allowing you to increase your download speed up to 600%.”
Anchor Link GetRight
License: Shareware Last Reviewed: 2011-01-22
Version: 6.3e – Released: 2008-06-23 Windows: 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista
File Size: 326 KB
“GetRight extends your file-downloading power by resuming broken downloads and accelerating them to make them faster and more flexible. It can easily recover from problems such as lost connections and Windows crashing. You can use GetRight to schedule your downloads for later; it can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it?s done. GetRight can use Mirror searching to find other places a file may be downloaded and then use the best site. It also can accelerate a file and download different pieces at the same time to speed up your downloads. GetRight easily manages all your downloads, making it easy to find what you have in progress, and track files you’ve finishd so they don’t get lost.”
Anchor Link Internet Download Manager
License: Shareware – $24.95 Last Reviewed: 2013-05-07
Version: 6.1.5.11 – Released: 2013-05-07 Windows: 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8
File Size: 4.8 MB Both 32- and 64-bit compatible
“Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 500 percent, resume and schedule downloads. Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or unexpected power outages. Simple graphic user interface makes IDM user friendly and easy to use.
“Internet Download Manager has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and safe multipart downloading technology to accelerate your downloads. Unlike other download accelerators and managers that segment files before downloading starts, Internet Download Manager segments downloaded files dynamically during download process. Internet Download Manager reuses available connections without additional connect and login stages to achieve better acceleration performance.”
Anchor Link Mass Downloader
License: Shareware Last Reviewed: 2011-01-22
Version: 3.8.10.843 – Released: 2010-06-10 Windows: XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7
File Size: 3.1 MB Both 32-bit and 64-bit supported
“MetaProducts Mass Downloader (MD) is a Windows program that allows you to download individual files (or lists of files) from the Web and FTP sites at the maximum available speed. Multiple downloading channels technology significantly decreases the time necessary to download files. MD also allows you to browse Zip archives before loading them and to choose only the desired files to download, a feature offered by no other file downloading program. It has an excellent Internet Explorer-like user interface.”
Anchor Link Microsoft Download Manager
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2011-06-10
Version: 1.2 – Released: 2011-06-10 Windows: XP, Vista, 2008, 7
File Size: 1.3 MB
“The Microsoft Download Manager enables you to download files simply and easily. It also makes downloading large files such as application and multimedia files quick and reliable. It was specifically designed to help users manage file downloads from supporting Microsoft Web sites. Once started, the Microsoft Download Manager’s easy-to-use interface displays the status of downloads and enables you to suspend active downloads or resume downloads that have failed.
“Download Manager supports the following Web browsers: Windows Internet Explorer 6; Internet Explorer 7; Internet Explorer 8; Internet Explorer 9; Mozilla Firefox 3.6.”
Anchor Link ReGet Deluxe
License: Shareware – $29.95 Last Reviewed: 2011-01-22
Version: 5.2.0.330 – Released: 2008-07-07 Windows: 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
File Size: 2.5 MB
“ReGet Deluxe resumes broken downloads and speeds up your download activity. It supports FTP/HTTP/HTTPS servers and online drives and works correctly with forms and redirection scripts. ReGet Deluxe comes with an advanced scheduler and site manager, a history feature that can remember all your downloads and advanced browser integration. The program also supports multithread downloading which enables it to split files into virtual sections and download all the sections at the same time, thereby speeding up the download time. Reget supports all popular browsers including Opera, MSIE and Netscape Navigator 6.”
Anchor Link YouTube To MP3
License: Freeware Last Reviewed: 2012-05-06
Version: 4.1.6 – Released: 2011-10-30 Windows: 2000, XP, Vista, 7
File Size: 1.7 MB
“YouTube To MP3 is the easiest way to convert YouTube flash video to MP3 audio. All you need is a YouTube URL, and our software will save the video to your PC and extract the MP3.
• Save & convert YouTube videos to MP3 in one step with unmatchable converting speed, best output quality.
• Download Legal Music from Youtube for free. No restrictions, no trials and no ads, totally free.
• Extract audio tracks from Youtube video to mp3 or wav.
• User-friendly, award winning graphical user interface. Even non-technical users can use our tool.”