ArrowDL

What ArrowDL is

ArrowDL is a free download manager for gathering links, pictures, videos, BitTorrent files, and other media from the web. Its queue lets users prioritize items, run downloads in parallel, and stop, pause, or resume them. It can recreate a webpage’s subdirectories and batch rename, open, or move downloaded files. Add-ons for Firefox and Chrome send links to the standalone application. The site says ArrowDL supports downloads from YouTube and other video sites, as well as BitTorrent files. Windows packages include an installer and a portable 64-bit option; Linux has a portable 64-bit package. The advanced setup page says macOS is not available yet. ArrowDL is listed as free and open-source software at no cost, with no free trial. Its privacy policy says it does not collect personal or usage data, while noting that GitHub hosts the site and services and may have its own data practices. The site directs users to the ArrowDL GitHub project for support and contact. The interface offers Bootstrap or FontAwesome Flat Design icons, with dark themes for both styles.

Who it suits

ArrowDL suits people who want to queue and manage media downloads on Windows or Linux, including through Firefox or Chrome add-ons. It may also suit users who want portable packages.

Limits

The free ArrowDL plan costs nothing. macOS support is unavailable, and browser add-ons send links to the standalone application.

Getting started

1. Open the ArrowDL website
2. Choose Windows or Linux
3. Download the installer or portable 64-bit package
4. Install or launch the standalone application
5. Add the Firefox or Chrome browser add-on
6. Send browser links to ArrowDL

Verdict

ArrowDL provides queue controls, file handling, and browser add-ons at no charge. Check its listed platform packages before choosing it, since macOS is not available yet.