JDownloader

Downloading large files with nothing but a web browser is never a good idea. Besides the fact that it can take a long time to complete the download, there is also the risk that your download will be interrupted. You can address these issues with any download manager, but you can do more with JDownloader. In addition to a faster downloading speed and the possibility of resuming interrupted operations, the software provides a series of smart features which can help you make the necessary preparations easier. It can also integrate with numerous file hosting services and help you bypass certain restrictions, like a limited number of daily downloads.

JDownloader is based on Java, which means that you can run it on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux or other operating systems if they support Java. The software is offered under a freeware license and it can be installed in less than a minute. You can also set up a few file associations and install a browser plugin, during the setup process.

Getting used to the layout of the main interface should not take too long, but you may need to experiment with the available functions, if you wish to benefit from the software's full potential. Fortunately, once you familiarize with JDownloader's features and how they work, you will find it much easier to download any contents with this program, instead of a web browser.

The software's main purpose is to enable you to download files faster and in a more comfortable manner. You can set up a new download by pasting a link on the Linkgrabber tab, located on the main user interface, but you can also activate a clipboard monitor, which inserts download links automatically when you copy them on your web browser. Additionally, downloads can be started manually, by selecting them and clicking a Play button or you can set the program to start them automatically.

The progress of a downloading process can be viewed on a different tab, where you can also find completed downloads. You can pause, stop or resume your downloads at any time, with a single click. It is also possible to set up download and upload speed limits to individual processes and to prioritize them.

Besides offering a fast and easy downloading experience, JDownloader allows you to access numerous file hosting servers and websites. Online accounts can be managed in the general settings menu, where you can also find the necessary tools for restarting your Internet connection and to change your IP. This gives you the possibility of bypassing a file hosting service's daily transfer limitations. Furthermore, thanks to its powerful OCR module, the program can fill in captcha codes for you, which you have to fill in on certain websites to prove that you are human.