Direct link downloads
Add a direct file URL and review its details in the app before you begin.
Latest stable release
Free Internet Download Manager
for Windows.
A free download manager for Windows with dynamic multi-connection downloads. Review file details before starting, keep files organized by category, pause and resume anytime, and plan queues with the built-in scheduler.
DOWNLOAD STATUSLiveprogress details
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Updates built inHelp → Check for Updates
Direct downloadsAdd a file link in seconds
Browser integrationPass supported links to the app
File categoriesKeep downloads organized
Built-in updatesCheck for releases in the app
At a glance
What is Internet Download Manager?
Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a free Windows download manager that speeds up downloads with dynamic multi-connection technology, splitting files into segments that download simultaneously. It organizes downloads by category, pauses and resumes supported transfers, schedules download queues, and passes supported browser links into the app. Current version: 1.5.68.
One clear download workflow
Review the details. Then start with confidence.
When you add a supported link, check the file name, type, category, destination, and available size information before the transfer begins.
- Use Add URL or send a supported browser link
- Choose a category and save location
- Follow status and progress in the main window
- Pause or resume when the source server supports it
See the Windows app
Every step stays easy to follow.
Explore screenshots from the actual project interface, from reviewing a new file to organizing scheduled downloads.
Made for everyday file management
Keep downloads organized from start to finish.
Use familiar controls to add links, follow active transfers, group files, and schedule queues.
File categories
Keep videos, documents, programs, and compressed files in their own download categories.
Progress and resume
Track each transfer and pause or resume supported downloads when needed.
Queues and scheduler
Group downloads and use the scheduler to start work at a planned time.
Supported browser links
Send compatible links from the browser integration to the Windows app.
App settings
Configure file types, connections, save folders, proxy settings, and other options.
Supported browser handoff
Send compatible links into the app.
With the browser integration installed and enabled, supported downloads can open in the app's file information window. Browser and website support depends on compatibility and the source link.
- Review file name, type, and available size
- Check the category and destination folder
- Confirm the download when the details look right
Project releases
See what's new before you update.
Release information is loaded from the project's GitLab Releases when it is available.
Latest stable release
Latest release · v1.5.68
Published: Oct 9, 2026
Installer size: 61.5 MB
- Fixes Help → Check for Updates so manual checks always respond, bypass stale update-manifest cache, and show update/no-update/error dialogs reliably.
Need help?
Common questions, answered.
Find guidance for installation, supported links, release updates, and file details.
Visit support →Does every website work with the browser integration?
No. A link must be supported by the app, browser extension, and source website. Protected, expired, or unsupported links may not transfer.
Can I pause and resume a download?
Resume depends on the server. If the source supports it, the app can continue a paused or interrupted transfer.
Where can I check the latest version?
The Downloads page shows the latest published release details and links to the full release notes.
Try Internet Download Manager for free
You can try Internet Download Manager for free! No email or credit cards required. Download and install IDM and stop waiting for your downloads.
Download Internet Download ManagerFor OS: Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
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Download the latest published Windows installer, then review the release details and setup guide.
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