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Download Queue costs just $19 and is
available as a 30-day demo before purchasing.

Download Queue is a slim, but fully featured, download manager. It supports the HTTP, HTTPS and FTP protocols; manual and auto-resume for stalled downloads; acceleration using multiple connections per download; a bandwidth monitor; and a full download history. Downloads can be controlled manually or scheduled to run, and optionally stop, automatically at a chosen time every day or just once at a particular time and date.

A data transfer limit, including "free" periods, can now be setup in the preferences. To keep you on top of your data the Bandwidth inspector displays all data received, as well as the average data rate. You can even set Download Queue to stop all activity when your data limit is reached.

It's also easy to manage your downloads which can be searched, sorted and filtered using various criteria. And then once you've downloaded a file it can be opened with a double-click or moved anywhere just by dragging and dropping onto a folder in the Finder, all from the Download Queue window.

Adding Downloads

There are many ways to add downloads to Download Queue. For example you can drag and drop from your favourite browser, copy and paste URLs or take advantage of the browser extensions for fast access via the browser's context menu.

Controlling Downloads

Once you've added some URLs you'll want to download them. Downloads can be controlled manually or scheduled to run automatically. You can set downloads to start and stop automatically every day at a particular time, or just once at a specific time and date.

Authentication is supported for all protocols and Download Queue will optionally store your authentication details in the KeyChain.

Multiple connections can be enabled in the 'General' preference panel to speed up most downloads.

AppleScript

Download Queue supports AppleScript; you can add, remove and control downloads from your scripts.

System-wide integration

Download Queue can be activated from any application using the "services" menu, or why not set up a system-wide keyboard shortcut? It's easy with Download Queue.

Bandwidth Inspector

The Bandwidth Inspector displays the total data received by Download Queue and also the average data transfer rate. If you set a data limit then a progress indicator shows your usage since the last reset date, including "free" periods.

Managing Downloads

Managing downloads is a breeze with Download Queue; you can sort, search and filter the list of downloads to find exactly the download you're looking for. Easily relocate downloaded files with a simple drag and drop.

Dock Icon

The dock icon displays the download progress, so at a glance you can see how your downloads are doing.