wxDownload Fast

wxDownload Fast is a fork of an old application with the same name, but that is no longer maintained. Similar to its predecessor, the utility acts as a download manager that enables you to quickly grab files from the Internet.

Even though the application is not portable – it does create folders in AppData – it does not require installation or configuration, so simply decompress the archive and you are set to go. The app comes with an old school interface, yet again this is fork and hence, it should be a problem, as it is just as simple and intuitive as its older counterpart.

The highlight of the tool is the fact that it employs multithreaded downloading and hence, the pieces of a file are split and grabbed at the same time. Overall, this should mean a visibly faster download and you can grab multiple files at the same time.

Functionality-wise, the tool is relatively simple to use, providing you have the link of the files already in the clipboard. Starting a download entails accessing the New button and the links (from clipboard) are automatically inserted. You simply need to specify the desired location, whether you want to prioritize a specific download, limit the bandwidth for the operation or if you want to split the download into a certain number of parts. All downloads can be done manually, right away or scheduled for a later date.

You will be happy to learn that the tool provides relevant information about the downloads, so you can check out the details of the files you just grabbed. To view details such as size, URL or hash, access the Finished Downloads and click on the file.

In the eventuality that you are looking for a straightforward utility that enables you to grab any file from the web fast and conveniently, then perhaps you can consider giving wxDownload Fast a try.