AB Download Manager 1.7.1

AB Download Manager is a free, open-source program for Windows, Mac, and Linux that accelerates file downloads by using multiple connections.

It offers robust resume capabilities for interrupted downloads, and features a modern, user-friendly interface with built-in browser integration for effortless link capture. It supports download queues, scheduling, speed limiting, automatic file categorization, and provides a free, powerful alternative to proprietary download managers.

With this app, you can easily download files from anywhere. Enjoy fast, free downloads with seamless browser extension support.

Its “unique” features include multithreading for faster downloads (up to 500% faster than browser downloads), a scheduling system for download queues, automatic file categorization, built-in virus scanning, browser integration, and a clean, modern UI with dark mode.

Key Features and What Makes it Unique:

• Faster Downloads: Utilizes multiple connections to increase download speed by up to 500%.
• Resume Downloads: Ability to pause and resume interrupted downloads without losing progress.
• Download Queues: Organize and manage multiple downloads sequentially.
• Download Scheduler: Set up automatic start and stop times for download queues.
• Speed Limiter: Control and limit download speeds to prevent impacting network performance.
• Browser Integration: Browser extensions for automatic download link capturing and menu integration.
• Modern UI: Features a simple, modern, and customizable interface with dark mode.
• Organized Downloads: Automatic categorization and custom folder organization for downloaded files.
• Free and Open-Source: Available at no cost and with accessible source code.
• Multiplatform: Offers support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

How it Benefits Users:

• Streamlines Large Downloads: Ideal for managing large files like software, ISOs, and media.
• Improves Organization: Keeps downloads neatly organized through automatic categorization and custom folders.
• Provides Control: Gives users more control over download processes, including speed and timing.
• Offers a Reliable Alternative: Serves as a powerful, free, and open-source alternative to commercial download managers.

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.7.1:

• Support for custom data directory (#895)
• System shortcuts not working on the main page (#885)
• Segment info display issues
• Suggested file names from browsers are now automatically corrected before use (#896)
• Translations updated
• Download list UI improvements (#897)
• Extra icon sizes added to the Windows .ico file

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.7.0:

• Support for downloading media files: audio, video, non encrypted HLS streams from the browser (browser extension needs
  to be updated)
• Option to customize each item individually in the “Add Multiple Downloads” page (by right-clicking on each item)
• “Download Page” and “Custom User-Agent” options are now available in the “Add Download” > “Configs” dialog
• Ability to remove recently used save locations
• Browser integration API updated; updating the browser extension is required to support new features
• Updated translations
• The download creation time is now set to when the “Add Download” dialog is opened

Breaking Changes

• Make sure to finish any active downloads before updating to this version.
• Downloading Video, Audio, or HLS streams requires the updated browser extension. It will become available after the new version is published on the browser’s extension store (v1.3.0).
• publishing to the browser’s extension store may take some time, especially for Chrome.

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.6.14:

• Updated translations
• Download Engine improvements
• Minor UI improvements
• Fixed an issue causing slow download speeds on some websites

Homepage – https://abdownloadmanager.com/

Multiplatform (Windows / Linux / Mac)

Size: 61.6 MB

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