Download managers

A download manager is a computer program dedicated to the task of downloading possibly unrelated stand-alone files from the Internet for storage.The typical download manager at a minimum provides means to recover from errors without losing the work already completed, and can optionally split the file to be downloaded into 2 or more segments, which are then moved in parallel, potentially making the process faster within the limits of the available bandwidth.

Download managers are useful for active Internet users. For dial-up users, they can automatically dial the internet service provider at night, when rates or tariffs are usually lower, download the specified files, and hang-up. They can record which links the user clicks on during the day, and queue these files for later download.

Features of the typical download manager:

- Resuming broken or paused downloads (especially for very large files).
- Downloading files on poor connections.
- Downloading several files from a site automatically according to simple rules.
- Automatic recursive downloads (mirroring).
- Scheduled downloads.
- Searching for mirror sites, and the handling of different connections to download the same file more quickly.

Download Master resumes downloads, broken due to lost connections, network problems, and computer shutdowns.

FlashGet can split downloaded files into sections, downloading each section simultaneously.

Free Download Manager is a download manager that help you organize, schedule and speed-up your downloads.