Secure, fast cloud downloader with encrypted sharing, generous free storage, and efficient segmented transfers
Secure, fast cloud downloader with encrypted sharing, generous free storage, and efficient segmented transfers
Vote (184 votes)
Program license Free
Developer mega
Version 1.8
Works under Windows
Vote
(184 votes)
Developer
mega
Works under
Windows
Program license
Free
Version
1.8
Pros
- Downloads apps and files quickly
- Encrypts files for added protection
- Free to use
- Maximizes your connections
- Easy for beginners to use
Cons
- Requires that you set up an account to use
- May not work with all browsers
- Lacks any search features
MegaDownloader is an app that makes it easier to download new files and save them in the cloud. It works well for those who need to download files for work or school.
To use MegaDownloader, you must have a Mega account first. While some dislike this feature, it doesn't take long to register an account, which then gives you free cloud storage. You can sign in to your account on any device that you use to access those files or download new ones. Cloud storage is helpful in professional settings too because everyone in your office can access and share files without relying on USB or external hard drives.
The features that come with MegaDownloader make it worth the time it takes to download it too. Every time that you download a new file, you receive a link that you can share with others to let them view that file. You can easily share those files and use the links to embed new content on a blog or website. Private messaging is another feature that you can use to send individuals and groups messages that you don't want anyone else to see. The messaging system makes this a great tool to use when working on group projects with more than one person.
Those concerned about their online presence will appreciate the encryption tools that MegaDownloader includes. It encrypts any messages that you see, including standard private messages as well as group phone calls. Do you work in an office where you need to connect with people who work from home and in other offices? With this feature, you can connect the whole group in one phone call to go over your work without worrying about someone finding out what you spoke about or getting access to the call.
Another nice feature of MegaDownloader is how quickly it downloads new files. Though this software works with your existing internet connection, it maximizes the speed to make sure that you're not sitting around for hours and waiting for a download to finish. It works on files of all types, including those of more than one gigabyte in size. No matter how big a file is, you can download it faster.
Do you handle older files for work or school and need to quickly update them? MegaDownloader can handle file versioning when you need to create multiple files. Not only will it save a new file under any name that you choose, but it will save the original version of that file in case you need it later.
You'll also find that you can opt for parallel or segmented downloads. With parallel downloads, it will optimize the files based on size and other factors to finish the process as soon as possible. This often means that the smaller files will download before the larger ones do. If you opt for segmented downloads, you can change the order of the downloads based on which ones you need sooner rather than later.
MegaDownloader is a popular tool for those who work in an office setting. If you need to send files to other people, you can share your direct link via email. They can click on that link to view and download the file without setting up an account first. Only those who want to edit and save copies in the Mega cloud need to sign up for an account, which only takes a few minutes. Once you have an account, it will add any users you interacted with before to your contact list. This makes it easier to send them new files in the future.
One feature that you might like about MegaDownloader is the storage that you get. Unlike services that require a credit card to pay for monthly storage, MegaDownloader gives you 50 gigabytes of free storage in total. That is more than enough you back up your system and save copies of films and games that you love in the cloud. As you near the maximum amount of storage, it will suggest that you delete files or pay for a full account to get more storage. When you send invitations to other users through MegaDownloader, you'll get another 10 gigabytes of free storage per person too.
As you look at some of the cons of using MegaDownloader, you'll find that it doesn't work as well with all browsers. This might require a small change in how you surf the web or the browser that you use to download new files. It also lacks any way to search for files. You cannot simply enter the name of a file in the tool to see one that your group worked on in the past. The only way to search for files is through your computer or system or with the direct link that someone sends you. It only works with the Mega system too.
Anyone concerned with privacy on the web will appreciate MegaDownloader. It protects your privacy and confidential information while ensuring that no one can access any of the files that you download. No one can even view those files unless you send them a direct link. It works on all types of apps and files to help you download a new game that you want to play or a new video that you want to watch as well as documents that you need. As MegaDownloader is free, you do not need to do anything special to use it other than download a copy and sign up for a free account. MegaDownloader gives you 50 gigabytes of free storage as a new user and the chance to earn more storage through invites.
Pros
- Downloads apps and files quickly
- Encrypts files for added protection
- Free to use
- Maximizes your connections
- Easy for beginners to use
Cons
- Requires that you set up an account to use
- May not work with all browsers
- Lacks any search features
Pros
- Freeware
- User-friendly
- Fast and can maximize connections
Cons
- Specific only to MEGA
- No built-in search
MegaDownloader is a standalone Windows program that eases downloading files from Mega.co.nz.
MEGA, otherwise known as Mega.co.nz, provides cloud storage as well as file hosting services. You can open a free account in order to store, share and download content. MEGA differs from many cloud services in that users can expose their shares publicly. The service doesn’t let you discover other users’ content directly, but there are search engines and other services that you can use to do that.
MegaDownloader is a freeware application for Windows. Use it as much and as often as you like at no cost. The core purpose of the program is to accept MEGA links and download that content. You can download one item at a time or create batches. Files and batches can be prioritized, paused, resumed and so forth. There’s no scheduling, so you’ll have to enable and disable these items yourself.
The app is very straightforward and easy to use. Simply provide a link, and it’ll start downloading it for you. The information available includes amount downloaded, amount remaining, total size, status, a visual representation of progress, progress as a percentage and the download speed. MegaDownloader is quite fast and not only takes full advantage of MEGA servers but is able to maximize your connection by downloading files as well as pieces of a same file concurrently.
Many of the items available for download on MEGA are quite large. Uploaders often first break these files up by placing them in multi-part archives. This is where MegaDownloader really shines. If you want to download content made up of 10 300MB RAR files, for instance, you enter them all into the program at once as a batch, start the process and can then do other things as it works in the background.
The user interface is minimalistic and well-organized, but it uses an outmoded Windows aesthetic that just looks old on Windows 10. The user-interface is highly functional nonetheless. MegaDownloader is specific to the MEGA service. It can’t access other similar services unfortunately. If you use MEGA a lot to discover content, however, it’s a handy tool, but it would be nice if it integrated a search mechanism in order to minimize the back and forth that’s often required to find and download what you want.
Pros
- Freeware
- User-friendly
- Fast and can maximize connections
Cons
- Specific only to MEGA
- No built-in search
Pros
- Easy to download, save and watch your favorite videos
- Uses cloud storage to better protect your computer
- Lets you transfer and store your own data in the cloud
- Offers thousands of videos and other files
- Simple interface is easy to use
Cons
- Library may not have the videos that you want to watch
- Requires a fast internet connection to download videos
- Will not help you get around the rules or regulations of your internet service provider
- Some videos can take hours or even days to fully download
- Download speeds drop when you download more than one video at a time
MegaDownloader allows you to easily download videos, watch those videos and organize the videos you store on your computer.
While there are many programs and apps that let you download and watch videos, many of those programs have some type of sharing component. Unless you remember to change your settings, these programs will scan your computer for videos and music files and then place them online for others to borrow and download. This leaves your computer susceptible to viruses and malware. MegaDownloader uses cloud storage to keep your computer safe and your files secure.
The way this program works is incredibly simple. When you launch MegaDownloader, you can log into your Mega account and search the cloud for the videos that you want to watch. Instead of saving a copy on your computer, the program lets you stream those videos. After streaming a video that you really like, you can download and save a copy. MegaDownloader also lets you download copies of popular videos for later viewing.
One of the best things about using this program is that you can change the way you download your preferred videos. You may pause or stop the downloads that are still in progress. The program also lets you move videos higher up in your list and move others lower depending on which ones you want to watch first. It lets you know the estimated time that it will take each video to download, which will help you decide whether to download all the files in your list. You will generally download videos faster than you expect given that the downloader compresses videos.
Using MegaDownloader is risky. Some internet service providers will ban or lock your account for using programs like it to download films, while other providers will warn or fine you for using these programs. Though the program gives you access to thousands of videos at any given time, you may find that it doesn't offer all the videos that you want.
MegaDownloader is available as a program for computers, but other versions are available for phones, tablets and other devices. With a single account, you can download and watch your favorite films and television shows across all your devices.
Pros
- Easy to download, save and watch your favorite videos
- Uses cloud storage to better protect your computer
- Lets you transfer and store your own data in the cloud
- Offers thousands of videos and other files
- Simple interface is easy to use
Cons
- Library may not have the videos that you want to watch
- Requires a fast internet connection to download videos
- Will not help you get around the rules or regulations of your internet service provider
- Some videos can take hours or even days to fully download
- Download speeds drop when you download more than one video at a time
