Download Xtreme Download Manager (XDM) 9, an open-source file downloader rewritten in Kotlin, accelerating speeds up to 5x, capturing web video clips, and serving as a free IDM alternative in the latest version.

What is Xtreme Download Manager?

Xtreme Download Manager, or XDM, is a highly popular open-source file downloader developed as a true free alternative for those looking to accelerate large file downloads from the internet. It can boost download speeds by up to 5 times using multi-connection segmentation technology that retrieves data simultaneously. It features pause and resume capabilities for dropped connections or interrupted downloads without needing to start from scratch. XDM smoothly converts and downloads HLS and DASH streaming video files, and includes a Smart Scheduler to set download times and automatically shut down the program or computer once all download queues are finished.

In version 9, the software has been completely re-architected, rewritten in Kotlin with the FlatLaf framework, making it noticeably lighter, faster, and much more resource-efficient. It eliminates external dependencies like FFmpeg by switching to a built-in Pure Kotlin Muxer system, allowing video and audio files to be merged instantly upon completion without lengthy wait times. For those familiar with downloading files with Internet Download Manager You will find that XDM offers a very similar user experience.

Additionally, XDM comes with extensions for popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera, helping to capture download links and providing video download buttons from various streaming websites for easy saving. It includes a queuing and scheduling system with bandwidth throttling to prevent interference with other internet usage, and supports both 64-bit and modern ARM64 architectures, making it one of the best free download managers available.

Key Features

Accelerate downloads by up to 500%. Utilizes intelligent data segmentation algorithms to maximize internet bandwidth utilization.
Seamlessly resume downloads. Pick up unfinished downloads caused by dropped connections, power outages, or timeouts.
Web browser video sniffing. Directly displays download buttons for video and audio clips from popular streaming websites.
New Kotlin architecture. Completely rewritten codebase, offering lightweight, fast, and precise response to commands.
Pure Kotlin Muxer file merging system. Merges video and audio files in a flash without relying on external FFmpeg.
Full integration with leading browsers. Supports integration with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Chromium-based browsers.
Smart queueing and download scheduling. Prioritize file downloads or automatically schedule them to start at night.
Speed Limiter system. Set download speed limits to prevent bandwidth monopolization from affecting other tasks.
Automatic file categorization. Organizes downloaded files by type, such as documents, videos, music, and programs.
Proxy server support. Flexible connection settings via HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS proxies.
Safe and free from hidden ads. A truly open-source program with no spyware, malware, or intrusive advertisements.
Supports 64-bit and ARM64 systems. Features an MSI installation package that supports both x64 processors and modern ARM architectures.

What's new

Version 9.0.9

Rewritten in Kotlin architecture. Completely redeveloped program structure using Kotlin combined with the FlatLaf framework for lightweight operation and faster responsiveness.
Instant muxing with Pure Kotlin Muxer. Discontinued external FFmpeg, switching to an internal Kotlin muxer to instantly combine video and audio files right after downloading.
Direct disk-writing download. Downloads segmented data streams and writes them directly to the hard drive, eliminating the time-consuming large file merging step.
Dual-architecture MSI installation packages. Added MSI installer with full support for both x64 and ARM64 systems.
Supports modern browser extensions. Improved downloading and video link capture from popular web browsers via XDM Browser Monitor.

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