If you often download large files on your Mac and want to speed up the process, Free Download Manager (FDM) or Motrix will help you.
These programs use multi-threaded downloading, breaking the file into pieces and downloading them simultaneously, which significantly increases speed.
Let’s look at how to configure these applications to load as quickly as possible.
Free Download Manager (FDM)
FDM is a powerful download manager with support for multi-threaded downloads, file resuming, and browser integration.
Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Vivaldi, Opera, Brave are supported.
1. Download and install FDM from the official website
2. Integration with the browser (so that FDM intercepts links):
– Launch FDM, click the menu in the upper right corner, select “Settings” in the context menu.
– Scroll down and find the “Browser Integration” section, activate the “Start download without confirmation” checkbox so that the download starts automatically. Then install the extension for your browser.
– Install the extension, restart your browser and try to download any file. Free Download Manager will intercept links and perform the download.
Motrix
Motrix is a modern, open-source download manager that supports multithreading, torrents, and HTTP/FTP.
Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera are supported
1. Download and install Motrix from the official website .
2. Integration with the browser (so that Motrix intercepts links):
– Instructions are available on github.com
Conclusion: Which manager to choose?
Both managers speed up loading times, saving your time. Try both and choose the one that is more convenient for you!
