SKDownloader

SKDownloader is a simple-to-use download manager developed in Java that offers support for HTTP and FTP links, torrents, proxies, and scheduled tasks.

The setup procedure is a fast and easy job that shouldn't impose any difficulties. The app is wrapped in a user-friendly interface, represented by a normal window with a simple structure.

You can add a URL and specify the maximum number of simultaneous connections, or point out a torrent from file, as well as indicate the output directory. Evidently, it is possible to create multiple downloading jobs.

The main application window shows the name, size, estimated remaining time, speed, and status for each task. SKDownloader lets you view only active, completed, cancelled or seeding jobs.

It is possible to pause, resume and cancel downloading tasks, remove an entry from the list and files from the hard drive, as well as copy file paths or URLs to the Clipboard. Downloads can be scheduled to run automatically in the current day only or on any preferred days of the week, and you can specify the start and pause time.

The software utility can be asked to hide popups when downloads are done, hide the details pane when adding a new task, as well as to minimize to the system tray. What's more, you can establish a default saving location, switch to another theme for the interface, disable automatic checkups for software updates, extend the maximum download and upload speed, and so on.

The program does not hamper system performance, since it runs on low CPU and RAM. It carries out downloading jobs in reasonable time but we haven't noticed any significant changes compared to the download manager of a web browser. Nevertheless, users are welcomed to try SKDownloader for themselves and find out if it meets their requirements.