A popular program for downloading from the Internet. The best and fastest torrent downloaders

From time to time, every Internet user needs a video downloader.

The fact is that the vast majority of resources where they can be viewed do not imply the possibility of downloading videos. Therefore, you have to look for some workarounds and alternative options for getting video on your computer.

We have collected 5 of the best and most in-demand programs to date that help in completing the task.

Let's say right away that there is no such program that would allow you to download videos from absolutely any sites. But there are utilities that make it possible to download videos from a large number of resources. We will talk about them.

1. Stream Transport

This program works as simple and uncomplicated as possible. The user only needs to paste the link and simply click on the “Start” button.

The so-called video initialization will start. When it happens, a link will appear below. It remains only to click the "Download" button to download the video to your computer.

StreamTransport perfectly copes with YouTube files, as well as many popular social networks in RuNet, such as VK, Odnoklassniki and so on.

Rice. No. 1. Work StreamTransport

Here are some more features of StreamTransport:

• after inserting the link, the entered page is displayed in the program window - this allows the user to make sure that he is downloading exactly what is expected;
• StreamTransport supports a large number of protocols - not only standard HTTP and HTTPS, but also RTMPTE, RTMP, RTMPE, and so on (due to this, the list of supported sites is very wide);
• the utility works not only on the latest versions of Windows, but even on XP (although today there are extremely few such applications left);
• standard installation - there are no "pitfalls", promotional materials and other unnecessary rubbish.

What is also important, StreamTransport is completely free and can be downloaded from a large number of sites on the Internet. But we advise you to use the link below.

2. VDownloader

Another very small program that allows you to download videos from YouTube, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and other popular sites on the Internet. At the same time, the principle of operation is almost the same as in StreamTransport, only here everything is even simpler.

All you have to do is paste the link to the video into the box at the top of the program window.

You can then select the desired quality and output file format. And at the end, it remains only to click on the "Download" button.

Below you can watch the download process. The interface is quite pleasant and even familiar - very reminiscent of uTorrent or other similar programs.

Rice. No. 2. Three steps to work with VDownloader

Other features of VDownloader are:

• in addition to the download tool, there is also an extensive set of other tools, including search, with which you can find videos by a given topic or keywords;
• you can also view the video page using the Browser tool;
• there is also a tool for converting already downloaded files, with which you can convert videos from one format to another (however, if you download VDownloader to work with the converter, it is better to look for some other programs);
• a wide range of download management options - you can stop it, continue from a specific place, and so on.

3.VideoCacheView

And this is already a somewhat non-standard utility that works completely differently than all of the above programs.

It has some drawbacks and in general it is not initially designed for downloading videos, but when working with VideoCacheView, the chances of downloading a video from a particular site are much higher than when working with other programs.

The fact is that the tool in question allows you to view the browser cache. Therefore, he can download files not only from the usual Contact, YouTube, and so on, but in general from the entire Internet in principle.

Using the program is extremely simple.

You just go to VideoCacheView and see what files are available there. Surely one of them is the video that you are watching now or have watched recently.

To check this, select a video in the list and click the "Play" button at the top (in the form of a traditional green triangle).

4. Catch Video

This program is fully consistent with its name. It literally catches all the videos you watch or have watched recently.

In fact, they are also taken from the cache, only in this case they are a little easier to load. True, VideoCacheView still gives more chances for downloading than Catch Video. In any case, you can try to use it.

The peculiarity of Catch Video is that it is in the tray and does not have any other window.

You need to run the program, open the video in the browser, wait until a new file appears in Catch Video, click on the save icon next to it. It is an icon in the form of a floppy disk.

You can also download all files or go to a temporary folder with them. All this is available after right-clicking in the Catch Video window.

Rice. No. 4. Window Catch Video in tray

Some other features of the program:

• Catch Video downloads all video content, including ads;
• sometimes the program does not cope very well with popular sites, such as the same YouTube;
• files can be easily copied, deleted and other operations can be performed with them;
• there is excellent help (button "How to use?").

5. Ummy Video Downloader

And now back to more traditional programs for downloading videos from the Internet.

In UmmyVideoDownloader, the principle of operation is the same as in VDownloader - there is a field for entering a link to a video on the Internet, as well as fields for choosing quality, format, and a "Download" button. The sequence of actions in this case is quite obvious.

Importantly, UmmyVideoDownloader allows you to download not only video, but also sound from videos, that is, files in mp3 format.

Rice. No. 5. Selecting the download format in UmmyVideoDownloader

Other features of this program are as follows:

• very convenient and simple interface - nothing superfluous, no additional functions and advertising (however, some would like to see more functionality in this tool);
• also a free program, however, when installing UmmyVideoDownloader, tools from Yandex will be additionally installed (this, of course, is a drawback);

This is not a full-fledged program, but only an add-on that will work on almost all popular browsers in our time.

The video below shows how to use it.

Do you want to play games? Choose and download one of the free programs for downloading games to your computer. Only the best versions in Russian are available for download.

Sometimes you really want to play your favorite offline game, but its distribution is quite heavy. In addition, not all sources provide a quality installer.

Download MediaGet

A simple program for downloading games to your computer.

Now you can forget about the problem of downloading games. Thanks to a small utility, downloading files takes a matter of minutes, since the program uses P2P technology. In addition, thanks to the built-in catalog, you will quickly find the desired object, and most importantly, you will receive a valid link to a verified source for further downloading the game.

Download Shareman

Program for downloading games via torrent. There is a built-in catalog, which is divided into subcategories with game genres.

Downloading "heavy" files has long ceased to be a problem for modern users. As soon as torrent trackers appeared, this process ceased to be grueling even if you do not have a particularly fast Internet connection.

But progress does not stand still. Now, thanks to the application, you do not even have to look for a source to download games. You can quickly find all the necessary content in the program catalog, as they say "on the spot".

Moreover, the utility contains a built-in file hosting and even a chat where you can find out the opinions of other users about the released gaming updates.

Download uTorrent

The torrent client contains the most extensive, among its kind, catalog of content, moreover, with the ability to download directly from the application interface. Moreover, you will be able to view the selected media object using the built-in player, without even waiting for the download process to complete.

The utility does not have a paid license, does not load the hardware of the computer, but at the same time it has a high data transfer rate.

Install "SaveFrom.net helper" from here: Install

1 way The easiest and fastest way is to add a "Download" button below the video on the Youtube page

Add a button
"Download" directly
under the video

To do this, just install the browser extension SaveFrom.net Helper for your browser

YouTube.com is the most famous video hosting and the third most popular site in the world. He achieved such success due to his convenience and simplicity. However, the ability to download videos from YouTube is somewhat limited. Of course, it is possible to save the video using standard means, but not everyone can cope with this.

SaveFrom.net provides the fastest way to download YouTube videos, and all saved videos will be in the best quality. Choose a convenient way, download from YouTube and create your own video collection on your computer.

How to download video
from the home page?

After installing the assistant, a “Download” button will appear under the video. Click on it, select the desired format, download and enjoy!

How to download HD or MP3
from the home page?

For this method, you need to install a free program. Read more about installation.

After installing the extension, a button "Download" will appear under the video. Click on it and select "Download HD from Ummy" or "Download MP3 from Ummy".

Attention! This method is only available to users of OS Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

2 Way Download YouTube Video Using SS youtube.com

How to download video
without installing helper?

If you are on the YouTube site itself, then simply add "ss" to the video address before YouTube. For example:

Original URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=YOcmSsBfafg

Download URL: http://ssyoutube.com/watch?v=YOcmSsBfafg

3 way Download YouTube video "sfrom.net/" or "savefrom.net/"

The built-in functions of Windows do not provide for the possibility of resuming files - as a result, in the event of a connection failure, the information has to be downloaded again, spending extra time and nerves on this and paying extra traffic. And even with a normal connection, this download option cannot be called fast, because the download is performed in one stream. Another thing is special download managers (download-managers) that can resume downloading from the place where it was interrupted, and split downloaded files into sections that are downloaded at the same time, which makes it possible to achieve a significant increase in download speed.

There are many download managers with similar functionality on the market today - it is not easy to figure out which solution will be the best in a particular situation. Therefore, in this article we will conduct a comparative assessment of several popular download managers offered by different developers.

Let's clarify right away that all of them, of course, support multi-threaded downloading and resuming files after a connection break and automatically select the optimal (depending on the type of connection) download speed. They also integrate into popular browsers, replacing the standard download module, and monitor the clipboard, independently identifying links. So, in general, any of these solutions provides fast and reliable downloading of files from FTP and HTTP servers.

Download managers differ from each other in various nuances (see table). In particular, not all of them provide partial downloads of ZIP archives, correctly recognize links from file storages such as Rapidshare in free mode, and allow you to directly (that is, simply by adding a URL like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ...) download clips from online video services3 (YouTube, Google Video, etc.). Not all download managers can download from secure FTP and web servers (that is, via SFTP and HTTPS protocols, respectively) and allow you to estimate the size of a file before downloading it. And support for BitTorrent and eDonkey clients is implemented only in some download managers, which, however, in our opinion, is no longer so important, since the functionality of such clients is not great. Different solutions have different lists of supported Internet browsers, and the very principle of such integration is different: somewhere you just need to enable the appropriate checkboxes in the settings, and somewhere you will need to first download and install the plug-in corresponding to the browser. In addition, there are more subtle differences regarding the download process itself - for example, in some solutions, when browser activity is detected, the traffic priority is automatically changed (and somewhere this will have to be done manually), in others, you can assign priorities to downloads (which in part of products not provided), etc.

GetRight/GetRight Pro 6.3e

Developer: Headlight Software

Distribution size: GetRight - 4.78 MB; GetRight Pro - 4.91 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista

Distribution method: shareware (30 day demo: GetRight - http://download.getright.com/getright-download.exe ; GetRight Pro - http://download.getright.com/getright_pro_setup.exe)

Price: GetRight - $19.95; GetRight Pro - $49.95

GetRight is a download manager that has been on the market for a long time and has gained popularity due to its convenience and reliable operation, which today is far from being so attractive to a wide range of users, since it is inferior to analogues in a number of parameters and is offered at a very high price. And further development of this solution, in fact, is no longer underway. This download manager allows you to download files (including scheduled ones) via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS protocols and can be used to download files from file sharing servers, get new music videos to a Podcast/RSS feed, and download files via BitTorrent protocol ( it is possible to simultaneously receive part of the data via FTP / HTTP, and part - from BitTorrent, followed by "gluing" on the fly). You can automatically add received media files to playlists in MediaPlayer and iTunes. However, the utility will not help when downloading videos from video hosting sites and partial downloading of archives.

GetRight is automatically integrated into leading browsers, and you can specify the list of browsers of interest when installing the utility. A special built-in browser provides a view of the folder structure of FTP servers and HTTP sites. Traffic is limited manually by setting the maximum allowable download speed limit, while it is allowed to enable the checkbox to remove this limitation when the screensaver is active. Before downloading, you can check the address of interest for existence and specify the file size. The number of simultaneously downloaded files and the number of streams are regulated, and the best "mirrors" for downloading are easy to find automatically or specify manually. Depending on the types, uploaded files can be distributed into different folders, it is allowed to set priorities for folders. Upon completion of the download, it is possible to automatically evaluate the integrity of the received files and check them for viruses.

The program is presented in two versions - basic GetRight and extended GetRight Pro. The Pro version provides the ability to work in the "client-server" mode (for downloading files by one computer on the network, to which links are simply transferred from the rest) and as a proxy server (allows other Internet utilities to use GetRight's ability to resume downloading files). It also has built-in functionality for synchronizing already downloaded files in case their updates appear on the servers and uploading files to the servers, there is a scripting language (provides advanced download management options), you can limit the download speed of individual files, etc.

Download Master 5.5.12.1171

Developer: WestByte Software

Distribution size: standard version - 5.24 MB; Portable version - 3.7 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.westbyte.com/dm/index.phtml?page=download&lng=English)

Price: for free

Download Master is a multifunctional download manager that allows you to download files not only from FTP and HTTP servers, but also from popular video services (YouTube, Google Video, RuTube, Video@mail.?ru, Rambler Vision) and file storages (including Rapidshare) in free mode. In the case of ZIP-archives, their contents can be viewed before downloading; it is also possible to download only files selected from the archive. Implemented search for files, programs, games and music in the TopDownloads file directory.

Download Master integrates into all the most popular browsers (IE clones require configuration settings), and the built-in FTP Explorer provides easy navigation through FTP servers. The utility is able to independently determine the types of downloaded files and distributes them into categories (programs, music, videos, etc.), and when the speed decreases, it automatically restarts the download, which allows you to avoid downtime. Downloading is carried out in several streams. If necessary, for certain sites, it is easy to limit the number of streams and configure the program so that files downloaded from them are saved in certain folders and / or categories. At the end of the download, it is possible to disconnect from the Internet, switch to sleep mode, turn off the computer, etc. It provides control over the download speed and its automatic reduction in case the user is engaged in Internet surfing. It is possible to work according to a schedule, as well as checking downloaded files for updates and synchronization (auto-updating) of files on the server and local PC.

The program is presented in two versions: standard Download Master and portable Download Master Portable. The latter does not require installation and can be written to a flash drive or external drive, which makes it possible to download files on any computer connected to the Internet. The Portable version does not integrate with browsers and the ability to export / import settings is disabled, so the standard version of the program will be more convenient for use on your own computer.

ReGet Deluxe 5.2

Developer: ReGet Software

Distribution size: ReGet Deluxe - 2.5 MB; ReGet Deluxe Personal - 2 MB

Work under control: Windows 2000(SP3/SP4)/XP(SP2)/Server 2003/Vista

Distribution method: shareware (30 day demo: ReGet Deluxe - http://download.reget.com/regetdx.exe ; ReGet Deluxe Personal - http://download.reget.com/regetdxpers.exe)

Price: ReGet Deluxe - 600 rubles; ReGet Deluxe Personal - free (for home use only)

ReGet Deluxe is a multifunctional download manager that allows you to download files (including scheduled ones) not only from regular FTP and HTTP servers, but also from secure file (SFTP) and web (HTTPS) servers. Also, the utility can download multimedia content via streaming protocols (MMS, RTSP) and can be used to download from file sharing servers (MySpace.com, iDrive.com, etc.), but it will not help download flash video from video hosting sites, in particular from YouTube. The utility displays the size of the downloaded file even before downloading, allows you to view ZIP archives and download them partially, and can automatically switch to faster "mirrors".

ReGet Deluxe automatically integrates into Internet Explorer and a number of its clones, integration into some browsers is carried out through third-party plug-ins. The built-in FTP browser makes it easy to find the files you need on FTP servers. Downloaded files can be automatically sorted into different folders according to the category assigned by the user, and when using macros, it is even possible to automatically create the necessary folders in accordance with the extensions of the downloaded files, the download date, or the name of the server from which the file was downloaded. When a specific download slows down, the utility automatically disconnects from the server and connects to it again, giving the download a starting push. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - their number (as well as the number of streams) depends on the type of connection. During the download, the utility notices browser activity and automatically reduces its traffic when the browser transmits data. When the download is completed, it can automatically disconnect the Internet connection, launch an external application, turn off the computer, and so on.

The program is presented in two editions: ReGet Deluxe and ReGet Deluxe Personal, the latter does not have multilingual support and is intended for use only on a home computer. The utility can work in one of three modes: simplified (only basic functions work in it), advanced and expert mode, switching between them is carried out using the main menu commands.

Free Download Manager 3.0 build 848

Developer: Free Download Manager.ORG

Distribution size: 6.39 MB

Work under control: Windows 9x/Me/2000/2003/XP/Vista (32-bit versions only)

Distribution method: freeware (http://freedownloadmanager.org/download.htm)

Price: for free

Free Download Manager is a complete and very convenient download manager that allows you to download files (including scheduled ones) from FTP and HTTP servers, secure web (HTTPS) servers, as well as from popular file storages and video services (YouTube, Google Video and etc.). Simultaneous unloading from several "mirrors" is possible. When downloading video content, you can automatically convert FLV files to other video formats using the built-in video transcoder. Partial download of ZIP-archives, downloading files via the BitTorrent network and entire sites for their subsequent viewing offline are provided. There is also a special Upload manager that provides uploading files to the WikiFortio online storage (http://www.wikifortio.com/), where you can store files up to 100 MB in size for up to a month.

The program integrates into all the most popular browsers (and without the need to install plugins) and monitors the clipboard. A dedicated site explorer allows you to view the folder structure of sites, making it easy to download the data you need. Traffic is limited manually by selecting one of three preset modes, it is possible to automatically reduce the channel load when browser activity is detected. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - each in several streams, the number of simultaneously downloaded files is regulated. Downloaded files can be distributed into different folders according to user-specified categories, and restrictions on the use of the channel can be set for specific downloads. Before downloading any file, its size is easy to check. When the download is completed, the utility can automatically disconnect the Internet connection and turn off the computer. Remote control of downloads is allowed.

The program is presented in two editions: the standard Free Download Manager and the lightweight Free Download Manager Lite. The latter does not support the BitTorrent protocol, and also lacks a built-in video converter and file upload manager. Both editions have the functionality to record a portable version that does not require installation and can be burned to a flash drive or external drive.

Orbit Downloader 2.8.13

Developer: OrbitDownloader

Distribution size: 2.17 MB

Work under control: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.orbitdownloader.com/download.htm)

Price: for free

Orbit Downloader is a very easy-to-use, but quite functional and convenient download manager, featuring extended support for social services. It allows you to download not only files via FTP and HTTP protocols, but also various streaming flash, video and audio content via RTSP/MMS/RTMP protocols from MySpace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora and other similar services. It is possible to download files from file sharing services (including Rapidshare, MegaUpload, 4shared, Depositfiles, etc.), as well as download using Metalink technology, which allows you to download individual segments from networks with almost any protocol. Downloading media content from social services is implemented in this utility through the built-in Grab++ module, which works only under Internet Explorer. Moreover, the download technology is fundamentally different from that adopted in other download managers: if it is customary for the download manager to simply specify a link like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=.., then the Grab++ module determines a direct link when you hover the mouse pointer over desired clip in its preview window.

The program integrates into popular browsers, and support for the required browsers is configured already during its installation. Traffic restriction is done manually through the settings. Several files can be downloaded at the same time - each in several streams, the number of streams is adjustable, you can also change the number of streams for a single download. It is not possible to specify the file size before downloading, as well as partially download the ZIP archive, but it is allowed to view the contents of the ZIP file before downloading it. An increase in download speed is achieved not only due to multithreading, but also due to the use of Orbitnet technology based on P2P and auto-search for “mirrors”. Already uploaded files are easy to redistribute into different folders. Upon completion of the download, the utility can check the file for viruses with the built-in antivirus, automatically disconnect the Internet connection and turn off the computer.

FlashGet 1.9.6

Developer: Trend Media Corporation Ltd

Distribution size: 4.43 MB

Work under control: Windows (all versions)

Distribution method: freeware (http://www.flashget.com/en/download.htm?uid=undefined)

Price: for free

FlashGet is probably the world's most popular file download manager with the longest history of development. Today, this utility is still worthy of attention due to its convenience, ease of use and high download speed, but its functionality will not suit all users, since for the most part it is limited only to basic features. FlashGet allows you to download files via HTTP/FTP/MMS/RTSP protocols and correctly recognizes links from Rapidshare. However, in general, when working with file hosting, there may be problems, and downloading videos from video hosting is generally impossible, as well as partial downloading of ZIP archives. At the same time, the latest version of the utility has the ability to download via the BitTorrent and eMule protocols, which is not provided for in every download manager.

FlashGet can integrate with popular browsers, some of which require plugins to be installed. Built-in FTP and HTTP browsers make it easy to find the files you need. The optimal connection speed is indicated in the settings by setting the type of connection, it is possible to set the traffic limit manually by selecting one of the three preset modes. Downloaded files can be distributed into different folders based on user-specified categories. There is an automatic search for "mirrors" and the implementation of downloading from the fastest and most accessible servers. It is easy to set up a download at a strictly scheduled time, and upon completion, the utility can check the files for viruses and break the connection.

ReGet Junior 2.2

Developer: ReGet Software

Distribution size: 1.66 MB

Work under control: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Distribution method: shareware (30 day demo - http://download.reget.com/regetjr.exe)

Price: 250 rub.

ReGet Junior is the easiest to use download manager for beginners. The utility has minimal functionality, and its attractiveness lies only in the fact that you don’t need to deal with the settings in principle. It allows you to download files from FTP and HTTP servers and integrates with the most popular browsers. Downloading is carried out in several streams, and several files can be downloaded at the same time; the number of streams and simultaneously downloaded files is not regulated.

Conclusion

So, the functionality of download managers from different developers is very similar - they all provide reliable and fast downloading of files from the Web. Therefore, for many home users working in the most popular Windows browsers, it is enough to get one free tool to solve this problem, such as Download Master, Free Download Manager, ReGet Deluxe (in the Personal edition) or Orbit Downloader. In theory, all of them can download various kinds of information, including files from servers like Rapidshare.com and, with the exception of ReGet Deluxe, streaming flash, video and audio content from YouTube and other social services. However, the ability to capture video and flash is most fully implemented in Orbit Downloader, which should be paid attention to by fans of downloading this kind of content. As for FlashGet, in our opinion, it does not make much sense to bet on it, due to the functionality inferior to the above-mentioned programs.

The choice of Google Chrome and Apple Safari users is more modest - they will have to use Download Master, Free Download Manager or Orbit Downloader, since the other download managers reviewed do not support the respective browsers. At the same time, you need to keep in mind that downloading media content from social services in Orbit Downloader will not be possible to use it, since it works only under Internet Explorer.

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