Internet Download Manager 6.43 Build 10 for Windows

Internet Download Manager 6.43 Build 10 is a download manager for Windows from Tonec Inc, better known as IDM. It splits files into several parts to download them faster, resumes broken downloads and captures video from web pages. You can download Internet Download Manager from the official site and try it before buying a licence.

Overview

Browsers handle downloads well enough for small files, but they struggle with large ones on an unstable connection: a dropped link can mean starting from scratch. IDM takes over downloads from Chrome, Edge, Firefox and other browsers through an extension and manages them in its own window. It opens several connections to the server at once, each fetching a different part of the file, which often raises speed noticeably on servers that limit a single connection. If the connection drops or the PC restarts, the download continues from where it stopped, provided the server supports resuming. A floating button appears over video players on many sites and offers to download the stream in the available qualities. The scheduler can start queues at night, limit speed during the day, and shut down the computer when everything is done. Downloads are sorted into categories such as programs, music, video and documents, each with its own folder. The interface looks old-fashioned, but it has barely changed for years, which many long-time users see as an advantage.

How to install

1. Download the installer from internetdownloadmanager.com.
2. Run it and let it add the browser integration.
3. Enable the IDM extension in your browser if the browser asks.
4. Start a download from any site: IDM will intercept it and show a dialog with the folder and category.

Tonec lists changes in each build on its news and updates page.

System requirements

According to the developer's FAQ, the latest version supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11, including 64-bit versions. IDM does not work on Mac or Linux. The installer is about 11.95 MB according to catalogue data.

Safety

IDM is one of the programs most often distributed in cracked form, with fake serial numbers and patched files. Such copies regularly carry malware, and IDM itself detects fake serials and blocks them. Download it only from the official site, and scan anything you download with it just as you would with a browser download.

Price

IDM is shareware: a free trial period lets you test all functions, after which you need a paid licence, sold as a one-time purchase for one or more PCs. Prices are on the official site.

Pros and cons

• Pro: faster downloads through multiple connections.
• Pro: reliable resume after interruptions.
• Pro: video capture from web pages.
• Con: paid after the trial.
• Con: Windows only.
• Con: dated interface.

Alternatives

Free download managers on our site include Free Download Manager, JDownloader and Xtreme Download Manager (XDM), and Internet Download Accelerator is another option. For video from YouTube and other sites, 4K Video Downloader and yt-dlp are specialised tools.