JDownloader
JDownloader is a free, open-source download manager for macOS, Windows and Linux that automates the handling of files from hosting services, file-sharing sites, and link containers. It queues downloads, resumes interrupted transfers, extracts files from archives, manages passwords for protected links, and supports plugins for hundreds of file-hosting services. It is widely used by people downloading media collections, software archives, or managing bulk downloads from services like Mediafire, Rapidshare and similar platforms. JDownloader runs on Java and has been actively developed for over a decade.
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1 suggestionJDownloader ships native Apple Silicon builds — the vendor has released arm64-native versions alongside Intel builds, so you can download the current release directly from jdownloader.org and get native performance on M-series Macs. Simply visit the JDownloader homepage, select the macOS download, and choose the version appropriate for your Mac's architecture; the installer will guide you. The native build eliminates the Rosetta 2 translation layer and delivers faster downloads and better battery life compared to the Intel version. Since JDownloader is actively maintained and already ships native builds, it will continue to work after Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028) as long as you update to a current version before that date.
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