Typically, use the built-in downloader to download files, is not a problem in modern web browsers. The problem occurs when there are a large number of files to be downloaded, or if the files are larger in size than the normal files that are downloaded. The first problem occurs when files are downloaded at the same time and the web server or web browser restricts the download, the second when downloads fail and cannot be resumed. Additionally, downloading stops if the web browser is closed.

There is a solution for both problems - download managers. They can queue up as many files as the user wants, and offer to resume downloads if the web server does the same. users Firefox has a FlashGot add-on that integrates download managers into the web browser. Users Chrome have comparable solutions by name oGet which adds support for about thirty different download managers.
Popular download managers are supported programs like BitComet, LeechGet, FlashGet, GetRight, Free Download Manager, Orbit Downloader or Mass Downloader. Users who do not find their download manager among the supported programs can add it as a custom downloader.
After installing the extensionoGetit displays menu options. Here You can select a default boot manager from the available supported boot managers, or configure a custom manager. Extension oGet recognizes installed boot managers immediately, all others are not available for selection.
All files from now on will be redirected to the manager downloads. This is done by pressing Ctrl-Alt and left-clicking on the download link, or Shift-right-clicking if this mode is enabled in the extension settings. The Shift and right-click option offers to download just the file on hover, or all the download links on the page, which is very convenient.
You can download specific types of files that redirected directly to the boot manager using the configuration mode integration setting in options. Such settings send downloads of these types of files with a left click.

Chrome download manager.
Integration ManageroGetworks immediately after initial settings . The bad news is that the extension currently supports Microsoft Windows after installation Chrome.

This extension will allow you to share files with anyone with one click. To do this, you just need to drag a picture, video, document or archive into the pop-up window of the extension. The resulting download link can be sent by email, messenger or posted on a social network. No registrations, no restrictions.

2. Fwrdto.me

Despite the huge number of different notes and messages, many users still continue to send themselves links to interesting pages by email. Fwrdto.me makes this easy and quick.

3. Copy All URLs

If you find on some page a whole scattering of useful links that may be useful to you, then it is not at all necessary to waste time saving each of them in your favorites. The Copy All URLs extension can instantly collect all addresses from an open page and save them to a file (txt, html, json).

4. Chrono Download Manager

The default download manager built into Chrome is not very feature rich. If you often download pictures, videos and files from the Internet, pay attention to Chrono Download Manager. This extension can do almost everything you need, including pausing downloads, downloading on a schedule, capturing files using specified masks, and much more.

5. Fine Link Selector

Sometimes problems arise completely out of nowhere. For example, when you are trying to highlight a piece of text that is a link. Have you ever tried it? If yes, then you will quickly understand everything and install the Fine Link Selector extension.

6. Don't Fuck With Paste

For security reasons, some services prohibit pasting passwords from the clipboard during authorization. You have to manually enter long combinations of letters and numbers, swearing at the developers. The Don’t Fuck With Paste extension solves this problem.

7. Clipboard History 2

By default, the system clipboard allows you to save only one value. This, of course, is not enough, so there are third-party clipboard managers that significantly expand the capabilities of this tool. Clipboard History 2 can securely store everything you've copied over the course of several days in the Chrome browser. It is possible to make backups on a local machine or in the Google cloud.

8. Downloads Router

Downloads Router is another extension to improve the built-in download manager of the Chrome browser. With its help, you can automatically save files in different folders according to the rules you specify. For example, all downloaded pictures will be sent to the “Pictures” folder, audio files will be saved to the “Music” folder, and archives will be in the “Archives” directory.

9. gleeBox

gleeBox is a command line for your browser. With its help, you can perform almost any action by entering the necessary commands from the keyboard. You can take a screenshot, share a page, upload a file, or write a letter completely without using a mouse. Programmers will appreciate it.

10. MINI Fast Forward

This extension will help save the most valuable resource - . After installing it, you will be able to instantly speed up the playback of videos on YouTube and Facebook. You can quickly skip boring and drawn-out moments without losing the ability to follow what is happening on the screen.

What useful extensions do you have in your kit?

The Google Chrome browser, as I have written several times, while providing some statistical information in previous articles, is one of the most popular Internet browsers among users.

Everything about it is good, speed, user-friendly interface, security, and so on, which attracts more and more fans.

But, if you start the process of downloading some files from the Internet through a browser, its download panel causes some surprise (this is my personal opinion :)). In addition to the fact that it takes up a lot of space at the bottom of the browser window, you also have to close it every time after downloading a file.

Can't developers borrow convenient loading display solutions from other browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox? But it turns out that not everything is so bad! Thanks to the efforts of the developers of extensions for the Chrome browser, there is a quite decent replacement for the inconvenient loading panel, which will turn it into one button on the toolbar.

This extension is called Downloadr, which at the beginning of downloading a file will change its color and show a stripe of the process of downloading it under the button. As in Firefox, by clicking on the extension button, you will see a window with all completed downloads, as well as the progress of downloading files, displaying the speed and remaining time until the download is completed.

The Downloadr extension, unlike other add-ons with similar functionality, has proven itself well. It doesn’t freeze, responds instantly to the user’s click, works stably and beautifully. In today's step-by-step instructions, we will install Downloadr in Google Chrome.

LOADING

Copy and paste this address into the address bar of the Chrome browser:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/downloadr?hl=en

go to the page with the extension and click on the “+ FREE” button.

In the confirmation window for the new extension, click on the “Add” button.

After installing the extension, activate it by clicking on the corresponding icon in the panel in the upper right corner of the browser.

DOWNLOADR FUNCTIONALITY:

• the main window displays downloaded and downloaded files;
• the “Clean” button clears all files in the window;
• Right-clicking on a file activates the file deletion function (circle with a cross).

The built-in functions of Windows do not provide the ability to resume downloading files - as a result, if the connection is lost, the information has to be downloaded again, spending extra time and nerves and paying for extra traffic. And even with a normal connection, this download option cannot be called fast, because the download is carried out in one stream. Another thing is special download managers (download managers), which can resume downloading from the point where it was interrupted, and split downloaded files into sections that are downloaded simultaneously, which allows you to achieve a significant increase in download speed.

There are many download managers on the market today with similar functionality - figuring out which solution will be the best in a particular situation is not easy. Therefore, in this article we will conduct a comparative assessment of several popular download managers offered by different developers.

Let’s immediately clarify that all of them, of course, support multi-threaded downloading and resuming files after a connection is lost and automatically select the optimal (depending on the type of connection) download speed. They also integrate into popular browsers, replacing the standard download module, and monitor the clipboard, independently identifying links. This means that, in general, any of the solutions mentioned above ensures fast and reliable downloading of files from FTP and HTTP servers.

Download managers differ from each other in various nuances (see table). In particular, not all of them provide partial downloading of ZIP archives, correctly recognize links from file storage sites such as Rapidshare in free mode, and allow direct downloading (that is, simply adding a URL like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ...) download clips from online video services3 (YouTube, Google Video, etc.). Not all download managers are able to download from secure FTP and web servers (that is, using the SFTP and HTTPS protocols, respectively) and allow you to estimate the file size before downloading it. And support for BitTorrent and eDonkey clients is generally implemented only in some download managers, which, however, in our opinion, is no longer so relevant, since the functionality of such clients is limited. Different solutions have different lists of supported Internet browsers, and the principle of such integration itself is different: in some cases it’s enough just to enable the corresponding checkboxes in the settings, but in others you will need to first download and install the plug-in corresponding to the browser. In addition, there are more subtle differences regarding the download process itself - for example, in some solutions, when browser activity is detected, the traffic priority automatically changes (and in some cases this will have to be done manually), in others you can assign priorities to downloads (which is the case with some products not provided) etc.

GetRight/GetRight Pro 6.3e

Developer: Headlight Software

Distribution size: GetRight - 4.78 MB; GetRight Pro - 4.91 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista

Distribution method: shareware (30-day demo: GetRight - http://download.getright.com/getright-download.exe ; GetRight Pro - http://download.getright.com/getright_pro_setup.exe)

Price: GetRight - $19.95; GetRight Pro - $49.95

GetRight is a download manager that has been present on the market for a long time and has gained popularity due to its convenience and reliable operation, but today it is no longer as attractive to a wide range of users, since it is inferior to its analogues in a number of parameters and is offered at a very high price. And, in fact, further development of this solution is no longer underway. This download manager allows you to download files (including on a schedule) via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS protocols and can be used to download files from file-sharing servers, receive new music videos in a Podcast/RSS channel and download files via the BitTorrent protocol ( it is possible to simultaneously receive part of the data via FTP/HTTP, and part from BitTorrent with subsequent “gluing” on the fly). It is possible to automatically add received multimedia files to playlists in the MediaPlayer and iTunes applications. However, the utility will not help when downloading videos from video hosting sites and partially downloading archives.

GetRight automatically integrates into leading browsers, and you can specify a list of browsers of interest when installing the utility. A special built-in browser provides viewing of the folder structure of FTP servers and HTTP sites. Traffic is limited manually by setting the maximum allowable download speed limit, and you can enable a checkbox to remove this limitation when the screensaver is active. Before downloading, you can check the address of interest for existence and check the file size. The number of simultaneously downloaded files and the number of streams are regulated, and the best “mirrors” for downloading are easy to find automatically or specify manually. Depending on the types, downloaded files can be distributed into different folders, and priorities can be set for folders. Upon completion of the download, it is possible to automatically assess the integrity of the received files and scan them for viruses.

The program is presented in two versions - basic GetRight and extended GetRight Pro. The Pro version provides the ability to work in the “client-server” mode (for downloading files by one computer on the network, to which links are simply transferred from the others) and as a proxy server (allows other Internet utilities to use GetRight’s capabilities for downloading files). It also has built-in functionality for synchronizing already downloaded files in the event of their updates appearing on the servers and uploading files to the servers, there is a scripting language (provides advanced download management capabilities), you can limit the download speed of individual files, etc.

Download Master 5.5.12.1171

Developer: WestByte Software

Distribution size: standard version - 5.24 MB; Portable version - 3.7 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Vista

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.westbyte.com/dm/index.phtml?page=download&lng=Russian)

Price: for free

Download Master is a multifunctional download manager that allows you to download files not only from FTP and HTTP servers, but also from popular video services (YouTube, Google Video, RuTube, Video@mail.?ru, Rambler Vision) and file storage services (including Rapidshare) in free mode. In the case of ZIP archives, their contents can be viewed before downloading, and it is also possible to download only files selected from the archive. Implemented search for files, programs, games and music in the TopDownloads file directory.

Download Master is integrated into all the most popular browsers (IE clones will require settings to be configured), and the FTP Explorer built into the utility provides convenient navigation through FTP servers. The utility can independently determine the types of downloaded files and distribute them into categories (programs, music, videos, etc.), and when the speed decreases, it automatically restarts the download, which avoids downtime. Downloading is carried out in several threads. If necessary, for certain sites, it is easy to limit the number of streams and configure the program so that files downloaded from them are saved in certain folders and/or categories. Once the download is complete, you may disconnect from the Internet, go into sleep mode, turn off the computer, etc. It is possible to control the download speed and automatically reduce it if the user is surfing the Internet. It is possible to work according to a schedule, as well as check downloaded files for updates and synchronize (auto-update) files on the server and local PC.

The program is presented in two versions: the standard Download Master and the portable Download Master Portable. The latter does not require installation and can be recorded on a flash drive or external drive, which makes it possible to download files on any computer connected to the Internet. The Portable version does not have integration with browsers and the ability to export/import settings is disabled, so the standard version of the program will be more convenient for use on your own computer.

ReGet Deluxe 5.2

Developer: ReGet Software

Distribution size: ReGet Deluxe - 2.5 MB; ReGet Deluxe Personal - 2 MB

Work under control: Windows 2000(SP3/SP4)/XP(SP2)/Server 2003/Vista

Distribution method: shareware (30-day demo version: ReGet Deluxe - http://download.reget.com/regetdx.exe ; ReGet Deluxe Personal - http://download.reget.com/regetdxpers.exe)

Price: ReGet Deluxe - 600 RUR; ReGet Deluxe Personal - free (for home use only)

ReGet Deluxe is a multifunctional download manager that allows you to download files (including on a schedule) not only from regular FTP and HTTP servers, but also from secure file (SFTP) and web (HTTPS) servers. The utility can also download multimedia content via streaming protocols (MMS, RTSP) and can be used to download from file-sharing servers (MySpace.com, iDrive.com, etc.), however, it will not help download flash videos from video hosting sites, in particular from YouTube. The utility displays the size of the downloaded file before downloading, allows you to view ZIP archives and download them partially, and can automatically switch to faster “mirrors”.

ReGet Deluxe automatically integrates into Internet Explorer and a number of its clones; integration into some browsers is carried out through third-party plugins. The built-in FTP browser makes it easy to find the files you need on FTP servers. Downloaded files can be automatically placed in different folders, taking into account the category assigned to them by the user, and when using macros, it is even possible to automatically create the necessary folders in accordance with the extensions of the downloaded files, the download date or the name of the server from which the file was downloaded. When a particular download slows down, the utility automatically disconnects from the server and connects to it again, giving the download a jumpstart. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - their number (as well as the number of threads) depends on the type of connection. During the download, the utility notices browser activity and automatically reduces its traffic when the browser transmits data. Once the download is complete, it can automatically disconnect the Internet connection, launch an external application, turn off the computer, etc.

The program is presented in two editions: ReGet Deluxe and ReGet Deluxe Personal, the latter does not have multilingual support and is intended for use only on a home computer. The utility can work in one of three modes: simplified (only basic functions work in it), advanced and expert mode, switching between them is carried out using the main menu commands.

Free Download Manager 3.0 build 848

Developer: Free Download Manager.ORG

Distribution size: 6.39 MB

Work under control: Windows 9x/Me/2000/2003/XP/Vista (32-bit versions only)

Distribution method: freeware (http://freedownloadmanager.org/download.htm)

Price: for free

Free Download Manager is a full-fledged and very convenient download manager that allows you to download files (including on a schedule) from FTP and HTTP servers, secure web (HTTPS) servers, as well as from popular file storage and video services (YouTube, Google Video and etc.). Simultaneous unloading from several “mirrors” is possible. When downloading video content, you can automatically convert FLV files to other video formats using the built-in video transcoder. Partial downloading of ZIP archives, downloading files via the BitTorrent network and entire sites for subsequent viewing offline are provided. There is also a special Upload manager that allows you to upload files to the online storage WikiFortio (http://www.wikifortio.com/), where you can store files up to 100 MB in size for up to a month.

The program integrates into all the most popular browsers (without the need to install plugins) and monitors the clipboard. A special site browser allows you to view the site folder structure, which makes downloading the necessary data easier. Traffic is limited manually by selecting one of three preset modes; it is possible to automatically reduce channel load when browser activity is detected. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - each in several threads, the number of simultaneously downloaded files is regulated. Downloaded files can be distributed into different folders based on user-specified categories, and for specific downloads it is possible to set restrictions on channel use. Before downloading any file, it is easy to check its size. Once the download is complete, the utility can automatically terminate the Internet connection and turn off the computer. It is possible to manage downloads remotely.

The program is presented in two editions: the standard Free Download Manager and the lightweight Free Download Manager Lite. The latter does not support the BitTorrent protocol, and also lacks a built-in video converter and a manager for uploading files to servers. Both editions have functionality for recording a portable version, which does not require installation and can be recorded on a flash drive or external drive.

Orbit Downloader 2.8.13

Developer: OrbitDownloader

Distribution size: 2.17 MB

Work under control: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.orbitdownloader.com/download.htm)

Price: for free

Orbit Downloader is very easy to use, but quite functional and convenient download manager, featuring advanced support for social services. It allows you to download not only files via FTP and HTTP protocols, but also various kinds of streaming flash, video and audio content via RTSP/MMS/RTMP protocols from MySpace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora and other similar services. It is possible to download files from file-sharing services (including Rapidshare, MegaUpload, 4shared, Depositfiles, etc.), as well as downloading using Metalink technology, which allows you to download individual segments from networks with almost any protocol. Downloading media content from social services is implemented in this utility through the built-in Grab++ module, which only works under Internet Explorer. Moreover, the download technology is fundamentally different from that adopted in other download managers: if it is usually customary for a download manager to simply indicate a link like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=.., then the Grab++ module determines a direct link when you hover the mouse pointer over the desired video in its viewing window.

The program integrates into popular browsers, and support for the required browsers is configured during its installation. Traffic limitation is done manually through the settings. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - each in several threads, the number of threads is adjustable, you can also change the number of threads for a single download. It is impossible to check the file size before downloading, as well as partially downloading a ZIP archive, but you are allowed to view the contents of a ZIP file before downloading it. An increase in download speed is achieved not only through multi-threading, but also through the use of Orbitnet technology, based on P2P and auto-search for “mirrors”. It’s easy to redistribute already downloaded files into different folders. Once the download is complete, the utility can check the file for viruses with the built-in antivirus, automatically disconnect the Internet connection and turn off the computer.

FlashGet 1.9.6

Developer: Trend Media Corporation Ltd

Distribution size: 4.43 MB

Work under control: Windows (all versions)

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.flashget.com/en/download.htm?uid=undefined)

Price: for free

FlashGet is probably the most popular file download manager in the world with the longest history of development. Today, this utility is still worthy of attention due to its convenience, ease of use and high download speed, however, its functionality will not suit all users, since for the most part it is limited to only basic capabilities. FlashGet allows you to download files via HTTP/FTP/MMS/RTSP protocols and quite correctly recognizes links from Rapidshare. However, in general, there may be problems when working with file hosting services, and downloading videos from video hosting sites is generally impossible, as well as partial downloading of ZIP archives. At the same time, the latest version of the utility has the ability to download using the BitTorrent and eMule protocols, which is not provided in every download manager.

FlashGet can integrate into popular browsers, support for some of which requires the installation of plugins. Built-in FTP and HTTP browsers make it easy to find the files you need. The optimal connection speed is indicated in the settings by setting the connection type; it is possible to set traffic restrictions manually by selecting one of three preset modes. Downloaded files can be distributed into different folders based on user-specified categories. There is an automatic search for “mirrors” and downloading from the fastest and most accessible servers. It is easy to configure the download to take place at a strictly designated time, and upon completion, the utility can scan files for viruses and terminate the connection.

ReGet Junior 2.2

Developer: ReGet Software

Distribution size: 1.66 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Distribution method: shareware (30-day demo - http://download.reget.com/regetjr.exe)

Price: 250 rub.

ReGet Junior is the easiest to use download manager, aimed at beginner users. The utility has minimal functionality, and its attractiveness lies only in the fact that you don’t need to deal with the settings in principle. It allows you to download files from FTP and HTTP servers and integrates into the most popular browsers. Downloading is carried out in several threads, and several files can be downloaded simultaneously; The number of streams and simultaneously downloaded files is not regulated.

Conclusion

So, the functionality of download managers from different developers is very similar - they all provide reliable and fast downloading of files from the Internet. Therefore, for many home users working in the most popular browsers under Windows, it is enough to acquire one free tool to solve this problem, for example Download Master, Free Download Manager, ReGet Deluxe (Personal edition) or Orbit Downloader. Theoretically, all of them can download various types of information, including files from servers like Rapidshare.com and, with the exception of ReGet Deluxe, streaming flash, video and audio content from YouTube and other social services. However, the ability to capture video and flash is most fully implemented in Orbit Downloader, which is worth paying attention to for fans of downloading this kind of content. As for FlashGet, betting on it, in our opinion, does not make much sense due to its inferior functionality to the above-mentioned programs.

The choice of users of Google Chrome and Apple Safari is more modest - they will have to use Download Master, Free Download Manager or Orbit Downloader, since the other download managers considered do not support the corresponding browsers. However, you need to keep in mind that you won’t be able to use Orbit Downloader to download media content from social services, since it only works under Internet Explorer.

Download Manager | Video downloader | Batch image downloader

Chrono Download Manager is the first (and only) full-featured download manager for Google Chrome. All your download management is done inside a browser tab instead of by installing a separate download managing application. Chrono is tightly integrated with Chrome by context menus, toolbar buttons and key shortcuts. Besides download management, Chrono is also your best video download helper and bulk image downloader. The Chrono Sniffer detects all links, images, audios and videos on a webpage, and you can filter URLs by their file types or by Regular Expression. Start downloading with Chrono today! Have fun playing with it, and don't forget to share! ==================================== *** FEATURES ==================================== * Totally override the Chrome's default download manager (e.g. Ctrl-J brings out Chrono Download Manager), and get rid of the Downloads Shelf(bar). * Use table to organize your downloads compactly and efficiently. * Just one click to browse and manage your downloads from a popup list at anytime. * Queue/Pause/Resume/Restart/Search/Recycle your downloads. * Desktop notifications and sound notifications for download completion/interruption. * Enter multiple URLs at the same time and downthemall with one-click. ===================================== *** MORE ADVANCED FEATURES ======== =========================== * Highly customizable task filters let you group downloads by type, date, url etc. * Batch descriptors help you download a range of URLs with pattern painlessly. * Naming Mask determines a file name for your download automatically by URL host name, sub-directories, referrer, date/time and many more. * Rule System uses programmable rules to set naming masks automatically for different downloads, and to route your files to different folders. ===================================== *** KNOWN ISSUES ========= =========================== * Chrono currently uses Chrome's built-in Downloads API, so it has several restrictions posed by the API. For example, you cannot pause/resume a download when you close the browser; you cannot choose file location freely, all files go into Chrome"s default Download Folder (except when using the Save As dialog). * Chrono's dialog will still prompt after Chrome's Save As dialog closes, if both dialogs are enabled. * Currently the extension may not work properly in incognito mode. * The extension is not for downloading youtube videos. ===================================== ** We are working on a multi-threaded download acceleration engine, please stay tuned for future release. ** If you find any bugs or if you want to request a feature, please let us know so we can make the extension better. You can either post comment here or send us an email ( [email protected]).