Download Accelerator

Download accelerator with parallel connections per file and concurrent downloads

Download Accelerator speeds up your downloads by splitting files into multiple parts and fetching them simultaneously over parallel connections — similar to IDM or JDownloader, built right into Chrome. KEY FEATURES • Parallel connections — split each file into up to 16 simultaneous connections per download • Multiple concurrent downloads — run several downloads at the same time • Pause & resume — stop and continue any download without losing progress • Real-time progress — per-connection speed lanes, live transfer speed and ETA • Right-click download — "Download with Download Accelerator" on any link • Intercept mode — optionally capture all browser downloads automatically • Custom download folder — choose where files are saved TWO MODES Browser Mode works out of the box — no installation required. Downloads are handled directly in the browser using parallel Range requests. Native Mode (optional) unlocks the full potential: a small native helper app opens true parallel TCP connections over HTTP/1.1, bypassing Chrome's HTTP/2 multiplexing for maximum speed. Supports authenticated downloads by forwarding session cookies. Install it once with a single script on macOS or Windows. OPEN SOURCE Full source code available on GitHub: https://github.com/zettifour/download-accelerator PRIVACY No data is collected, stored remotely, or shared. All settings are saved locally on your device only. VERSION 1.2.2 • Uses the server-provided Content-Disposition filename and filename URL parameters for correct download names. • Browser Mode opens Save As before downloading and streams directly into the selected file. • Context-menu and intercepted downloads now choose their destination before network transfer starts. • Default Download Manager settings persist immediately and also apply to already-open pages. • All settings save automatically, with stale Browser Mode destination prompts cleared when Native Mode connects. • The macOS installer now detects matching unpacked developer extension IDs automatically.