DDM — the fast, secure download manager & video downloader for Windows

Up to 32 connections per file. Videos and playlists from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and more. Torrents, MEGA, and a phone remote. Every link checked before it reaches your PC. A modern IDM alternative built in pure C++.

⬇ Download DDM for Windows Browser add-ons

Version 4.2.2 · Windows 11 · 10 · 8 · 7 (32 & 64-bit) · about 10 MB · free for 30 days with every feature

DDM download manager main window on Windows

Everything a download manager should do — and more

🚀 Download accelerator

Up to 32 connections per file and all your internet connections at once. Resumes after crashes, restarts and even expired links.

🎬 Video downloader

YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reels, Bilibili, X, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Reddit, Snapchat and more, from 144p to 4K or as MP3. HLS and DASH streams too.

🌍 In your language

English, বাংলা, हिन्दी, اردو, العربية, Español, Français, Português and Bahasa Indonesia — every window and message, switched in one click.

📃 Playlists & channels

A whole YouTube playlist or channel in one click. Subscribe, and new videos download by themselves.

▶️ Play while downloading

Watch or listen before the file is finished. Jump ahead and that part is fetched first.

📱 Phone remote

Scan a QR code to add, pause and resume downloads from your phone, on your own Wi-Fi only.

🧲 Torrents & MEGA

A built-in torrent client with magnet links, plus MEGA files and folders, all in the same list.

🛡️ Security first

Look-alike sites, fake installers, disguised programs and malware lists are checked before you download. SHA-256 and an antivirus scan when it's done.

🔍 X-Ray

See what's inside a ZIP, RAR, 7z, ISO or program while it's still on the server, and download only what you need.

🧰 File tools

Compress video, convert to MP3, trim, make GIFs, compress pictures, remove image backgrounds and extract archives.

VIDEO DOWNLOADER

A “Download this video” button on every video

Choose video quality 1080p, 720p or MP3 in DDM
YouTube playlist and channel downloader
PLAYLISTS

Download a whole playlist or channel

Paste a YouTube playlist or channel link. DDM lists every video, even in very long playlists. Choose what you want, pick the quality and folder, and subscribe so new videos arrive on their own.

PHONE REMOTE

Control your downloads from your phone

Open Tools → Phone remote and scan the QR code. There's no app to install, and it works only inside your own network with a secret link.

Control the download manager from a phone with a QR code
SECURITY

Checks the link before the file reaches your PC

Your antivirus looks at a file once it's already on your disk. DDM looks earlier. It checks for look-alike domains (micros0ft-…, paypa1…), brand-new sites, public malware lists, programs disguised as videos or PDFs, and bait names like “crack”. Then it hands the finished file to your antivirus.

Dangerous download warning in DDM

Looking for an IDM alternative?

SpeedUp to 32 connections per file, plus Wi-Fi + Ethernet + phone hotspot together
ResumeAfter crashes, restarts and sleep, and even when the link expired
VideosYouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Vimeo and more, in every quality or MP3
PlaylistsWhole playlists and channels, and subscriptions
Torrents & MEGABuilt in, so you don't need a second program
SecurityLink and file checks before downloading, X-Ray, SHA-256, antivirus scan
Built withPure native C++, one small program that uses almost no memory
PriceEvery feature free for 30 days, no sign-up

Browser add-ons

The add-on adds the Download this video button, sends your browser's downloads to DDM, and puts Download all links, Download all images and Save page as PDF in the right-click menu. DDM's setup offers it automatically.

Google Chrome

Chrome Web Store (also Brave, Vivaldi and Opera)

Microsoft Edge

Edge Add-ons

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox Add-ons

Questions

What is the best IDM alternative for Windows?

DDM covers what people use Internet Download Manager for (multi-connection downloads, resume, browser integration, a video button and a scheduler) and adds torrents, MEGA, playlists, a phone remote and security checks before every download. Try every feature free for 30 days.

How do I download YouTube videos and playlists?

Install DDM and its browser add-on, open the video and click Download this video. For a whole playlist or channel, paste its link into DDM.

Can it download TikTok, Facebook and Instagram videos?

Yes. Point at the video and click Download this video. Each video is saved under its own caption or title.

Which language is DDM written in?

Pure native C++ for Windows. There's no .NET, Java, Electron or Python, so it starts instantly and stays light.

Which Windows versions are supported?

Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 SP1, 32-bit and 64-bit.

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