Download Master

A free Windows download manager that splits files into parallel streams and resumes broken downloads.

FreeProprietaryWindows
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About Download Master

Download Master speeds up HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS downloads by splitting each file into streams that download at the same time, and it resumes a file from where it stopped after a connection break. It also handles BitTorrent and downloads from video and music sites.

Other features include browser integration, a scheduler, a site manager, proxy support, plug-ins and playback of audio and video files while they are still downloading. Video from supported sites can be converted with the companion tool Convertilla.

Strengths

  • Multi-stream downloading with resume
  • Scheduler, site manager and browser integration
  • Plays media files while they download
  • Plug-in support

Limitations

  • Windows only
  • Closed source

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to use with no limitations, with optional donations.
License
Proprietary
Developer
WestByte
Platforms
Windows
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Windows users who want a free accelerator for large downloads
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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