New programs to download files from the Internet that you do not know and should try
Internet Download Manager is known to everyone and is the best for managing file downloads from the Internet, without a doubt! But it is also a paid and non-free program. Therefore, many other distinctive programs have appeared for downloading files, including the very distinctive Free Download Manager and EagleGet , as well as the wonderful Ninja program. But this does not prevent developers from inventing more programs to provide more needed features among users. Indeed, we have already tried a good group of these programs that are worth trying if you are looking for a new program to download files quickly from the Internet and dispense with IDM. Let us review them for you below.
It is a free program for downloading files from the Internet and is one of the most powerful alternatives to IDM that we have tried and works on Windows and Mac. Neat Download Manager comes with a user interface familiar to anyone who has used IDM before, for example, to download a file from the Internet to your device, simply click on "New URL" and paste the direct link to the file, then click Download to start the download immediately, knowing that the download window is somewhat similar to what is in IDM as it displays the file size, download speed, remaining time and parts that have been downloaded.
The program uses the Dynamic Segmentation algorithm to divide files into several parts during downloading to speed up the process as much as possible. It also provides add-ons for Firefox and Google Chrome browsers to download files and videos from websites faster. From the settings, you can control the download speed and the folder in which the downloaded files are saved, create folders for different categories of files, and many other options that you can modify when necessary. In general, the program is excellent, its size is light, and it is no less efficient than IDM, so we advise you to try it.
It is the latest file download manager for your computer that provides all the features you need to download any file from the Internet. File Centipede is completely free and works without installation on your device (Portable) whether Windows or Linux. The program is very simple and comes with a graphical interface that is very familiar if you have ever used any download manager program such as the famous IDM, there are categories to access downloaded files, files currently being downloaded, it displays the current connection speed and links for each file... and more.
Once you download the File Centipede executable file, double-click on it and the main window will appear. Click on Add and add the direct link to the file you need to download, also knowing that the program always works in the background to capture any Download link you copy while browsing the Internet and then gives you the option to download the file through it, just click "Download Now" and the download process will start immediately.
The program comes with really amazing features! In addition to the ability to download any file in any format from the Internet, File Centipede can also download files using the Bittorrent protocol. Just copy the torrent file link or click Add and choose the file itself if it is on your device and the download will start. In addition to that, it supports automatic downloading from browsers, as you can install the program extension available for both Google Chrome and Firefox to replace the download manager built into the browser, but you will need to install this extension manually, and you will find its file in the "browser_extensions" folder among the File Centipede program folders.
There are also a lot of settings that you can change to get the best experience such as specifying the folder where new downloads are saved, the types of files to monitor and display the option to download them, the maximum number of simultaneous connections and the speed limit, among other options. Overall, it is a very useful program and worth trying if you are tired of traditional paid programs to get many features for free and it is light on the device.
A new program for downloading files from the Internet and managing them optimally, and perhaps a more modern alternative to the old IDM program. AB Download Manager is completely free and easy to use, as it integrates with your browser to download files and videos directly, supports the download resume feature, allows you to set download speeds, and more, through a very beautiful and visually consistent user interface. The program is multi-platform, so it can be used on Windows or Linux, and it also provides an extension for Chrome and Firefox browsers.
After running the program, you can add the direct link to the "Add URL" field and then press Enter to start downloading the file directly. If you install the program's add-on, you will not need to do this as it automatically recognizes any direct link you click on and then displays a small window where you can specify where to save the file and choose a category according to the file type in order to better organize the downloaded files, or add the download to the waiting list to schedule it at a specific time or start the download immediately.
In the settings – by clicking on the gear icon (⚙️) – you can set a download speed limit, set the number of times the file is split to speed up the download process, and enter a username and password if the site you are downloading from requires authentication. You can also change the interface language, switch between a light and dark theme, set the default download folder, etc. In short, AB Download Manager is a great alternative to Internet Download Manager that provides everything you need to download files faster through a beautiful, modern interface.
A distinctive program that offers a unique experience for downloading files from the Internet and is also multi-platform as it can be used on Windows, Mac and Linux. Motrix is completely free and supports multiple protocols such as HTTP, FTP and BitTorrent, which means that the program is suitable for downloading all types of files in different ways, whether torrent or normal, but it does not support automatic downloading from sites such as IDM, but you need to add the link to the file you want to download or add the Torrent file from your device manually.
This is very easy because Motrix has a very great user interface because it is built on the Electron platform! Therefore, using it is very easy and smooth.
After installing and running it, click on (+) on the left side to add a new URL which is the direct link to the file whether it is a video, program, music clip or document, then select the save location and click Download to start the download process directly. As we mentioned, you can also add a torrent file in the same way to download it. In the user interface, you can stop or cancel the download and follow the progress of the process and the time remaining until the download is complete, in addition to a small counter showing the download speed as well as the upload – in the case of downloading a torrent file.
Motrix keeps running in the background to download your files while you complete your other tasks. From the settings, you can also change the appearance of the program, control the servers, upload and download speeds, and set it to run with Windows boot so that it can finish any remaining downloads as soon as you open your computer. Overall, Motrix is great and eliminates the need for two separate programs to download regular files and torrent files. It also has a clean interface that is easy to get used to, and since it is free, there is no harm in trying it out.
This free program, developed using Python, allows you to manage all your downloads in one place. Persepolis Download Manager neatly organizes your downloads into different lists for easy finding, such as Single Downloads and Scheduled Downloads. You can also add new lists of your choice so that your downloads are categorized as you see fit. The program automatically recognizes any link you copy, so if you copy a URL link to a program or a compressed file, it will immediately offer to download the file.
Like other programs, Persepolis Download Manager promises to deliver higher file download efficiency thanks to the segmentation algorithm used. Moreover, it lets you specify the number of file fragments before downloading, set the start and end time for the download task and specify the speed as well, if you want. However, one noteworthy feature is the built-in video downloader that acts as a mini program that you can use to grab content from popular video sharing sites like Vimeo, DailyMotion, YouTube and more.
Another program for managing downloads from the Internet on the computer, and it includes many advanced features that you may need. ArrowDL is a programmed version of a famous add-on called DownZemAll, which was dedicated to managing downloads within the Firefox browser, but its support was discontinued a long time ago. So ArrowDL came to replace it as a standalone program, and it also provides its own add-on that can be installed on Google Chrome or Firefox to automatically identify the files to be downloaded, instead of copying the link manually.
The program offers a very simple and easy-to-use user interface so that you can easily manage the downloading processes such as resuming the download, changing the location of the file on the hard drive, or setting a maximum download speed, etc. The program also allows you to download content from YouTube, but you will have to manually add the video link within the program. The great thing about ArrowDL is that it also works as a Torrent Client so that you can use it to download torrent files from the web with ease.