I Built a Free, Open-Source Download Manager That Supports Torrents, Video Streams, and HTTP/3

Description and use

PIDM consolidates HTTP/3, torrent, magnet links, and video streaming into one free desktop download manager.

Developers need a single download manager that handles HTTP, torrents, video streams, and modern HTTP/3 without multiple tools.

PIDM consolidates multiple download technologies into a single free, cross‑platform desktop application, reducing the need for separate tools.

Install PIDM from its GitHub repository.
Launch the application and paste a download link with Ctrl+V or add up to 10 links in batch.
PIDM validates links and queues downloads using the appropriate protocol (HTTP/3, torrent, magnet, or yt‑dlp).
Monitor progress in the modern UI, optionally switch themes or languages.
When finished, files are saved to the chosen directory.
Repeat for additional downloads or use the quick capture feature.

PIDM supports several downloading technologies and workflows:

Powered by yt-dlp, PIDM lets you download videos and streams from supported websites without needing a separate application.

Download content using both traditional .torrent files and magnet links. No need to switch to a separate torrent client for supported downloads.

PIDM supports modern HTTP/3 (QUIC) downloads when the remote server supports the protocol.

You can add up to 10 links at once. PIDM checks them in a batch and adds the valid downloads to your queue.

Simply press Ctrl + V to quickly add a new download link.