Summary
Media Downloader is a great tool. If you’re looking to download media from the net and prefer a GUI, you’ll love Media Downloader.
It’s simple to use, has lots of customization, and there are a good range of extensions available.
There are lots of nice touches such as the ability to add your own custom commands to the preset list, the ability to download playlists, and the option to use context menus in your web browser to open links to Media Downloader.
It’s definitely worth trying if you like downloading media.
Website: github.com/mhogomchungu/media-downloader
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Developer: Francis Banyikwa
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Media Downloader is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Pages in this article:
Page 1 – Introduction and Installation
Page 2 – In Operation
Page 3 – Extensions
Page 4 – Summary
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