OPEN-SOURCE MACOS DOWNLOAD MANAGER
Awesome Downloader app icon

Downloads that move at your speed.

A fast download manager for Mac with segmented transfers, pause and resume, and browser video detection—all in one tidy desktop app.

Early preview · macOS · Apple Silicon and Intel

Awesome Downloader running on macOS alongside a browser video download, showing the download queue and transfer progress
Awesome Downloader running on macOS alongside browser video detection.
CAPABILITIES

More control from start to finish.

Keep large transfers moving, organize what you save, and send supported video downloads straight from your browser.

Fast segmented downloads

Split supported HTTP(S) downloads into parallel segments to make the most of your connection.

Pause, resume, schedule

Manage your queue with pause and resume for supported transfers, download history, and scheduling.

Browser video capture

Detect media in Chrome and Edge, choose an available quality, and combine selected tracks locally.

A queue that fits your workflow

Set a save folder, organize with categories, use Download Later, and apply speed limits when needed.

EASY INSTALL

Install Awesome Downloader on your Mac

Download the latest release from GitHub Releases, move the app into Applications, and start managing your transfers.

Apple Silicon (arm64) Intel (x64) Chrome and Edge integration
1. Download the release package

Open the GitHub Releases page and download the latest build for your Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel).

2. Move to Applications

Open the downloaded package and drag Awesome Downloader.app into your Applications folder.

3. Connect browser integration (optional)

Follow the in-app guide to enable Chrome or Edge video detection and send downloads directly from your browser.

Gatekeeper & media note

If macOS blocks the first launch, open System Settings > Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway. Private or sign-in-required pages, DRM-protected media, and live streams are not supported.

OPEN SOURCE

Built in the open. Private by design.

Explore the source code, read setup instructions, or follow development on GitHub.