AB Download Manager 1.9.2

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 1.9.2:

• New Twilight theme (#1292)
• Optional download completion notifications on Android (#1290)
• Fixed a crash on some older CPUs on Windows
• Fixed oversized system tray icon on macOS
• Updated translations
• Prevented Android devices from sleeping while downloads are active (#1291)
• Various UI and UX improvements

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.9.1:

• An option to customize notification sounds
• Ongoing notification was laggy on Samsung One UI devices
• Updated Translations
• Minor UI/UX improvements

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.9.0:

Added

• Czech language support
• User-friendly error messages for download errors
• An option to remember the last selected queue and quickly add downloads to it by long-clicking the Add button
• An option to export/import downloads using JSON format
• A Download button on the multi-download page for cases where users do not want to start downloads without queue processing
• The app now includes a logger that can be enabled using a command-line flag
• Startup errors are now logged automatically to help diagnose initialization issues

Changed

• The default unqueued “Max Concurrent Downloads” value has been changed from “Unlimited” to 3 (This can be customized in the app settings)

Improved

• Updated translations
• Added an indicator on the Android main page when resume is not supported
• Extract the file name from the download link as a fallback when no response information is available
• Minor UI/UX improvements

Homepage – https://abdownloadmanager.com/

Multiplatform (Windows / Linux / Mac)

Size: 66.9 MB

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