Learn to use XDM
From your first download to scheduled batch jobs: practical, step-by-step guides for every feature.
Getting started
Install on Windows
Step-by-step guide to installing Xtreme Download Manager on Windows 10 and 11: MSI installer, SmartScreen warning, per-user install, browser extension and uninstalling.
Install on macOS
Install Xtreme Download Manager on a Mac (Apple silicon and Intel): open the DMG, get past the Gatekeeper warning with Open Anyway, allow notifications and connect your browser.
Install on Linux
Install Xtreme Download Manager on Linux with the .deb, .rpm, Arch package or tar.gz. Covers Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Fedora, openSUSE, Arch, Wayland and replacing XDM 8.
Browser extension
Connect XDM to Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera or Vivaldi so downloads and videos are captured automatically. Installation, permissions, and what the extension can do.
Your first download
Learn the three ways to start a download in Xtreme Download Manager, what every field in the New download window means, and how to pause, resume and find your files.
Video
Download videos
Save streaming videos from websites with Xtreme Download Manager: detect videos while they play, choose quality and format, download HLS and DASH streams with audio merged automatically.
HLS/DASH by URL
Use XDM's HLS/DASH download dialog to download an .m3u8 or .mpd stream from its playlist URL, pick a format and audio track, and add cookies or Referer headers.
Power features
Batch download
Download hundreds of files in one go with XDM's batch downloader: paste a list of links, grab all links on a page, and choose one batch or one download per link.
Schedule downloads
Schedule XDM downloads to start and stop at set times (once or weekly), queue downloads with Download Later, and control how many downloads run simultaneously.
Speed up downloads
Get the most out of your connection: how XDM's segmented downloading works, choosing connections per download, simultaneous downloads, retries, and the speed limiter.
After-download actions
Make XDM notify you, scan files with your antivirus, run a script, keep the computer awake or shut it down when downloads finish.
Settings & setup
Folders & categories
Choose where XDM saves files: set the download folder, sort files into category folders by type (Video, Music, Programs…), create your own categories and move the temporary folder.
Proxy & network
Configure XDM to work behind an HTTP or SOCKS proxy, set read timeouts for slow networks, and understand the certificate-checking security option.
All settings explained
A complete reference to every Xtreme Download Manager setting: General, Downloads, Folders, Browser, Network and Advanced, with what each does and recommended values.
Recover & update
Refresh link
Downloads from many sites expire after a while. Use XDM's Refresh link to give a paused or failed download a fresh URL and resume without starting over.
Update & migrate
How XDM updates work, how to upgrade from XDM 7 or 8 to XDM 9 on Windows, macOS and Linux, and what happens to your settings and download list.
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Something not working?
Look up any XDM error message and get a step-by-step fix.