Progressive Downloader Changelog

What's new in Progressive Downloader 6.5 Build 11710

Mar 26, 2024
  • A new Plus feature - look for alive mirrors. More info
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes while the main window's resizing.
  • A fix for an issue when application hangs when trying to download using Mega-Debrid.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.4.3 Build 11696 Dev (Mar 21, 2024)

  • A fix for an issue when application hangs when trying to download using Mega-Debrid.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.4.1 Build 11684 Dev (Feb 27, 2024)

  • A plus new feature - look for alive mirrors. More info will be available soon.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes while the main window's resizing.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.4 Build 11682 (Feb 15, 2024)

  • A fix for an issue when some of added downloads don't start automatically.
  • Several minor bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.3.5 Build 11674 Dev (Feb 8, 2024)

  • A fix for an issue when some of added downloads don't start automatically.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.3.4 Build 11669 Dev (Jan 23, 2024)

  • A fix for an issue when some of added downloads don't start automatically.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.3.1 Build 11655 (Jan 18, 2024)

  • Fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.3 Build 11641 (Jan 10, 2024)

  • A fix for an issue when download tasks disappear after application restart.
  • Show a reason why integration with browser has been disabled as a dialog when notifications are off.
  • Other minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.2.2 Build 11593 Dev (Dec 5, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when download tasks disappear after application restart.
  • Show a reason why integration with browser has been disabled as a dialog when notifications are off.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.2 Build 11585 (Dec 2, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when connection speed preset cannot be applied correctly.
  • A fix for an issue when files cannot be downloaded from the video hosting service.
  • A fix for an issue when user is not asked to allow location services on macOS Sonoma in order to enable automatic configuration switching.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.1.8 Build 11569 Dev (Nov 27, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when user is not asked to allow location services on macOS Sonoma in order to enable automatic configuration switching.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.1.6 Build 11557 Dev (Nov 25, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when file cannot be downloaded from the video hosting service.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.1.1 Build 11527 Dev (Nov 13, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when connection speed preset cannot be applied correctly.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.1 Build 1152 (Nov 13, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when the traffic diagram is on, the task list is not visible on macOS Sonoma.

New in Progressive Downloader 6.0 Build 11509 (Oct 22, 2023)

  • Apply group from the context menu (right-click one or more tasks).
  • A fix for an issue when the Plus features are not activated on Intel.
  • Minor fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9.12 Build 11381 Dev (Sep 29, 2023)

  • Minimal supported OS version is macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9.7 Build 11349 Dev (Aug 23, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when the Plus features are not activated on Intel.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9.4 Build 11340 Dev (Aug 14, 2023)

  • Apply group from the context menu (right-click one or more tasks).
  • Minor fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9.2 Build 11334 Dev (Aug 11, 2023)

  • Minor fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9.1 Build 11331 Dev (Aug 3, 2023)

  • Minor fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.9 Build 11330 (Jul 26, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when App hangs during download task clean-up.
  • Other minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.8.6 Build 11326 Dev (Jul 13, 2023)

  • FIXED: App may hang during task clean up.
  • FIXED: Some records in task log are not localized.
  • FIXED: New, better way to get videos. The feature will stop working in older versions after release.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.8.5 Build 11323 Dev (Jul 6, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when App consumes too many resources and eventually hangs when adding hundreds of download tasks.
  • A fix for an issue when App doesn't resume suspended downloads.
  • A fix for an issue that video files downloaded from YouTube have incorrect names.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.8.3 Build 11317 Dev (Jun 27, 2023)

  • FIXED: App may hang during task clean up.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.8 Build 11310 (Jun 27, 2023)

  • A fix for an issue when App consumes too many resources and eventually hangs when adding hundreds of download tasks.
  • A fix for an issue when App doesn't resume suspended downloads.
  • A fix for an issue that video files downloaded from YouTube have incorrect names.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.7.7 Build 11275 Dev (May 26, 2023)

  • FIXED: App consumes too many resources and eventually hangs when adding hundreds of download tasks.
  • FIXED: App doesn't resume suspended downloads.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.7.6 Build 11272 Dev (Apr 26, 2023)

  • FIXED: App consumes too many resources and eventually hangs when adding hundreds of download tasks.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.7 Build 11256 (Mar 19, 2023)

  • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Improved YouTube downloads.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.6.8 Build 11249 Dev (Mar 10, 2023)

  • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Improved YouTube downloads.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.6.7 Build 11249 Dev (Feb 9, 2023)

  • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.6 Build 11230 (Jan 18, 2023)

  • Integration with Mozilla Firefox without additional extensions (Plus users only).
  • A fix for an issue when saved groups can be lost after application crash.
  • Minor UI updates.
  • New CLI argument - filename.
  • Plus features get a separate preferences tab.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.5.5 Build 11175 Dev (Nov 14, 2022)

  • Integration with Mozilla Firefox without additional extensions. This feature was previously implemented for Apple Safari and is only available as part of the Plus mode.
  • A fix for an issue when saved groups can be lost after application crash.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.5.4 Build 11172 Dev (Nov 11, 2022)

  • A fix for an issue when saved groups can be lost after application crash.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.5.2 Build 11166 Dev (Nov 9, 2022)

  • Integration with Mozilla Firefox without additional extensions. This feature was implemented earlier for Apple Safari.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.5 Build 11162 (Oct 26, 2022)

  • Bugs fixed:
  • Active Hours and scheduled tasks won't start on Apple silicon laptops when lid is closed.
  • Mac may fall asleep when one download is completed and next one is yet to be started.
  • Files and folders are not sorted by default in file browser.
  • Percent sign is in the wrong place for the Turkish locale.
  • Load indicator stops spinning when operation is in progress in file browser.
  • App crash when download started in Safari was intercepted and a group applied.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.10 Build 11158 Dev (Oct 24, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.8 Build 11152 Dev (Oct 23, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.6 Build 11145 Dev (Oct 21, 2022)

  • Bugs fixed:
  • Application crash when download group is applied to intercepted download.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.4 Build 11138 Dev (Oct 17, 2022)

  • Bugs fixed:
  • Active Hours and scheduled tasks won't start on Apple silicon laptops when lid is closed.
  • Mac may fall asleep when one download is completed and next one is yet to be started.
  • Files and folders are not sorted by default in file browser.
  • Percent sign is in the wrong place for the Turkish locale.
  • Load indicator stops spinning when operation is in progress in file browser.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.3 Build 11135 Dev (Oct 12, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4.2 Build 11132 Dev (Oct 2, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.4 Build 11128 (Sep 21, 2022)

  • macOS Ventura support.
  • Fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.19 Build 11124 Dev (Sep 19, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.17 Build 11118 Dev (Sep 11, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.15 Build 11112 Dev (Sep 8, 2022)

  • Stability improvements and new features.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.10 Build 11097 Dev (Aug 4, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.9 Build 11094 Dev (Aug 3, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.4 Build 11079 Dev (Jul 20, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.2 Build 11073 Dev (Jul 19, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3.1 Build 11070 Dev (Jul 17, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.3 Build 11069 (Jul 8, 2022)

  • Better Apple Safari integration for the Plus users.
  • Fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.14 Build 11053 Dev (Jun 26, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.13 Build 11050 Dev (Jun 11, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.12 Build 11047 Dev (May 19, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.11 Build 11044 Dev (May 17, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.9 Build 11038 Dev (May 16, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.8 Build 11035 Dev (May 13, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.7 Build 11035 Dev (May 11, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.6 Build 11029 Dev (May 10, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.5 Build 11026 Dev (May 9, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.4 Build 11023 Dev (May 2, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.3 Build 11020 Dev (Apr 18, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.2 Build 11017 Dev (Apr 14, 2022)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2.1 Build 11016 (Apr 6, 2022)

  • A fix for an issue when app must be restarted to reveal the status bar icon's menu.
  • A fix for an issue when side panel icon size doesn't follow system settings.
  • A fix for an issue when task sorting behaves weirdly if it's sorted by state.
  • App updates will be performed by the Sparkle framework.
  • Groups – a new feature that combines sorting filters with something new.
  • View filters have been removed.
  • Apple Safari integration (Plus users only) will test that everything's ready before getting enabled.
  • Set maximum completed tasks in the appplication's preferences.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.2 Build 11012 (Apr 5, 2022)

  • A fix for an issue when app must be restarted to reveal the status bar icon's menu.
  • A fix for an issue when side panel icon size doesn't follow system settings.
  • A fix for an issue when task sorting behaves weirdly if it's sorted by state.
  • App updates will be performed by the Sparkle framework.
  • Groups – a new feature that combines sorting filters with something new.
  • View filters have been removed.
  • Apple Safari integration (Plus users only) will test that everything's ready before getting enabled.
  • Set maximum completed tasks in the appplication's preferences.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.1.41 Build 11008 Dev (Mar 15, 2022)

  • A fix for an issue when app must be restarted to reveal the status bar icon's menu.
  • A fix for an issue when side panel icon size doesn't follow system settings.
  • A fix for an issue when task sorting behaves weirdly if it's sorted by state.
  • App updates will be performed by the Sparkle framework.
  • Groups – a new feature that combines sorting filters with something new.
  • View filters have been removed.
  • Apple Safari integration (Plus users only) will test that everything's ready before getting enabled.
  • Set maximum completed tasks in the appplication's preferences.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.1 Build 10887 (Dec 5, 2021)

  • A fix for an issue when status bar icon has no menu.
  • A fix for an issue when automator action does not work.
  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to add download via command line.
  • A fix for an issue when hidden side menu won't appear.
  • A fix for an issue when feedback form may not work.
  • A fix for an isuue that causes app crash when the Preferences windows is closed (macOS 10.12).
  • A fix for an issue that causes app crash on closing file type selection sheet (macOS 10.12).
  • A fix for an issue that Preferences toolbar button called Delete.
  • A fix for an issue when Cancel is saved as default answer for dialogs where the save answer check box is available.
  • A fix for an issue that '.dll' files may be saved as '.exe'.

New in Progressive Downloader 5.0 Build 10855 (Nov 9, 2021)

  • New options to limit app's energy consumption on battery. Open Preferences -> Energy.
  • Fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.10 Build 10788 (Sep 16, 2021)

  • macOS Monterey support.
  • Bug fixes, performance and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.9 Build 10725 (May 31, 2021)

  • Safari integration fixed.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.8 Build 10705 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • MacOS Big Sur support.
  • Apple silicon processors support.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.7.1 Build 10537 (Sep 15, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.6 Build 9532 (Oct 28, 2019)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5.6 Build 9526 (May 29, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5.5 Build 9524 (May 20, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5.4 Build 9522 (May 13, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5.2 Build 9518 (May 9, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5.1 Build 9516 (Apr 30, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.5 Build 9512 (Apr 30, 2019)

  • Power Nap support in both Active Hours and scheduler. Insure you have Power Nap enabled in System Preferences.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4.6 Build 9460 (Mar 6, 2019)

  • Power Nap support in both Active Hours and scheduler. Insure you have Power Nap enabled in System Preferences.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4.5 Build 9456 (Mar 5, 2019)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4.3 Build 9448 (Feb 22, 2019)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4.2 Build 9444 (Feb 21, 2019)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4.1 Build 9440 (Jan 26, 2019)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.4 Build 9439 (Dec 5, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

New in Progressive Downloader 4.3.1 Build 9435 Dev (Dec 2, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.3 Build 9433 (Nov 29, 2018)

  • From now on, each new version will be notarized by Apple to indicate that it is free of malicious software.
  • Two things have been removed due to lack of popularity: integration with Growl and the ability to import media files to iTunes.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.2.10 Build 9416 Dev (Nov 25, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.2.6 Build 9403 Dev (Nov 23, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.2.5 Build 9399 Dev (Nov 20, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.2.2 Build 9389 Dev (Nov 18, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.2 Build 9384 (Nov 5, 2018)

  • Safari interception logic changed. The intercepted downloads from Apple Safari will not automatically continue downloading but pop up a new task dialog. In order to get back previous behavior, please switch on the appropriate option to suppress confirmation dialogs on task addition.
  • Show and hide the filter side panel from the View menu or by pressing ⌥⌘S.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.1.6 Build 9380 Dev (Nov 1, 2018)

  • Menu item to show/hide the filter side menu.
  • Download History can be deleted from the history window.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.1.5 Build 9376 Dev (Oct 31, 2018)

  • Safari intercetion logic changed: intercepted download will result in a new task dialog instead of immediate download start.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.1.3 Build 9368 Dev (Oct 23, 2018)

  • Power Nap: your Mac will wake up to run scheduled tasks.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.1.2 Build 9364 Dev (Oct 22, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.1 Build 9358 (Oct 12, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.0.5 Build 9344 Dev (Oct 4, 2018)

  • Bug fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 4.0.4 Build 9340 Dev (Oct 2, 2018)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.0.3 Build 9338 (Sep 30, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 4.0 Build 9328 (Sep 22, 2018)

  • Support of latest and hottest macOS Mojave.
  • Bridge, a Safari App Extension that adds two handy items to the context menu of Apple Safari.
  • "Download Link in Progressive Downloader" helps you download documents behind links with just two clicks. Reveal the context menu on a link to see this one.
  • "Download Selection in Progressive Downloader" can find links in selected text. Select text and reveal the context menu. If there's the menu item, the text contains links. Select the item to download them.
  • Traditionally the new version contains a tonne of fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.6.19 Build 9294 Dev (Sep 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.6.7 Build 9247 Dev (Jul 11, 2018)

  • Getting ready for macOS 10.14 Mojave:
  • Safari App Extension that reveals a context menu item to download file in Progressive Downloader.
  • Dark theme support.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.6.3 Build 9234 (Jun 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.6.2 Build 9232 (May 30, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.6 Build 9220 (May 23, 2018)

  • Zevera is back. Check it out at http://www.macpsd.net/?page=zevera
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.5.2 Build 9216 (May 15, 2018)

  • Zevera is back. Check it out: http://www.macpsd.net/pages/zevera/

New in Progressive Downloader 3.5 Build 9051 (Mar 31, 2018)

  • A fix for an issue that causes application crash when system awakes.
  • A fix for an issue when user notifications don't appear.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.4 Build 9035 (Mar 22, 2018)

  • A fix for an issue when FTP and SFTP resources were inaccessible on 10.10.
  • Lots of bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.9 Build 9027 Dev (Mar 21, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.8 Build 9023 Dev (Mar 20, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.6 Build 9015 Dev (Mar 16, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.4 Build 9013 (Mar 7, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.3 Build 9011 (Feb 22, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.2 Build 9009 (Feb 20, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3.1 Build 9007 (Feb 17, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.3 Build 9005 (Feb 13, 2018)

  • Use separate settings for different Wi-Fi networks or browser – read more at https://www.macpsd.net/pages/configurations/.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.10 Build 8991 Dev (Feb 5, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.9 Build 8987 Dev (Feb 3, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.8 Build 8993 Dev (Feb 2, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.7 Build 8979 Dev (Jan 31, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.6 Build 8975 Dev (Jan 29, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.5 Build 8971 Dev (Jan 26, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.4 Build 8967 Dev (Jan 20, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.1 Build 8719 / 3.2.2 Build 8959 Dev (Jan 17, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2.1 Build 8719 Dev (Dec 27, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.2 Build 8717 (Dec 22, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.1.2 Build 8707 Dev (Dec 21, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.1.1 Build 8706 Dev (Dec 20, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.1 Build 8704 (Dec 15, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.9 Build 8692 Dev (Dec 8, 2017)

  • A long list of bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.8 Build 8690 (Dec 6, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.5 Build 8680 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.4 Build 8676 Dev (Dec 3, 2017)

  • A long list of bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.3 Build 8672 Dev (Nov 30, 2017)

  • A long list of bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0.1 Build 8666 (Nov 20, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 3.0 Build 8664 (Nov 13, 2017)

  • The multi-instance mode – read more at https://www.macpsd.net/pages/multiinstance/.
  • Integration with Apple Safari without additional extensions – read more at https://www.macpsd.net/pages/safariwatch/.
  • Double-click on a download task reveals downloaded file in Finder. Use the new context menu item to open it.
  • A long train of bug fixes and improvements.
  • New context menu items:
  • "Open" – opens selected file using default application. Hold the Alt(Opt) key to reveal the "Show in Finder" item.
  • "Open With" – open selected file with an application from list.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.13 Build 8602 Dev (Oct 2, 2017)

  • A double-click on a download task reveals downloaded file in Finder. Use the new context menu item to open it.
  • Support of the Waterfox browser.
  • Stability improvements.
  • New context menu items:
  • "Open" – opens selected file using default application. Hold the Alt(Opt) key to reveal the "Show in Finder" item.
  • "Open With" – open selected file with an application from list.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.12 Build 8462 Dev (Sep 19, 2017)

  • A double-click on a download task reveals downloaded file in Finder. Use the new context menu item to open it.
  • Support of the Waterfox browser.
  • Stability improvements.
  • New context menu items:
  • "Open" – opens selected file using default application. Hold the Alt(Opt) key to reveal the "Show in Finder" item.
  • "Open With" – open selected file with an application from list.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.11 Build 8458 Dev (Sep 16, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.10 Build 8454 Dev (Sep 8, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.9 Build 8450 Dev (Sep 4, 2017)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.8 Build 8446 Dev (Sep 2, 2017)

  • Support for the Waterfox browser.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.6 Build 8440 (Aug 28, 2017)

  • Support of the Waterfox browser.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11.3 Build 8430 (Aug 18, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when application hangs on FTP/SFTP connection.
  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to login to Mega-Debrid if your password contains special symbols.
  • Use the new filename property to change name of result file from AppleScript.
  • Application automatically adds file extension to downloaded file when it's missing.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.11 Build 8402 (Jul 18, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when application hangs on FTP/SFTP connection.
  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to login to Mega-Debrid if your password contains special symbols.
  • Use the new filename property to change name of result file from AppleScript.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.10.5 Build 8366 Dev (May 6, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to login to Mega-Debrid if your password contains special symbols.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.10.3 Build 8358 Dev (Apr 25, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when application hangs on FTP/SFTP connection.
  • Use the new filename property to change name of result file from AppleScript.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.10 Build 8348 (Mar 22, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when Link Box's button "Add" doesn't work.
  • A fix for an issue when application marks all downloaded install packages as corrupted.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.9 Build 8324 (Mar 3, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when the application hangs on sleep.
  • A fix for an issue when wrong sorting filter applied.
  • A fix for an issue when Active Hours lets Mac sleep.
  • A fix for an issue when Dock badge doesn't show real download speed.
  • A fix for an issue when proxy settings are not taken in account for HTTP/HTTPS connections.
  • A fix for an issue when schedule fields doesn't display AM/PM in task properties.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.17 Build 8302 Dev (Feb 25, 2017)

  • A fix for a frequent crash in the task grid update.
  • A fix for an issue when proxy settings are not taken in account for HTTP/HTTPS connections.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.16 Build 8298 Dev (Feb 13, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when buttons are disabled for selected task.
  • A fix for an issue when schedule fields doesn't display AM/PM in task properties.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.13 Build 8286 Dev (Feb 5, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when the application hangs on sleep.
  • A fix for an issue when wrong sorting filter applied.
  • A fix for an issue when Active Hours lets Mac sleep.
  • A fix for an issue when Dock badge doesn't show real download speed.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.3 Build 8248 Dev (Jan 24, 2017)

  • A fix for a frequent crash in the task grid update.
  • A fix for an issue when proxy settings are not taken in account for HTTP/HTTPS connections.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.2 Build 8242 Dev (Jan 8, 2017)

  • A fix for an issue when proxy settings are not taken in account for HTTP/HTTPS connections.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8.1 Build 8238 Dev (Jan 5, 2017)

  • A fix for a frequent crash in the task grid update.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.8 Build 8215 (Dec 17, 2016)

  • New toolbar buttons "Suspend All" and "Resume All".
  • Ability to download video in the best available quality from YouTube and Vimeo.
  • Basic support for touch bar.
  • A fix for an issue when application is unable to finish with error "Requested Range Not Satisfiable".
  • A fix for an issue when application cannot emulate recent versions of Opera and Vivaldi Browsers.
  • Traditionally lots of minor fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.7.8 Build 8155 Dev (Nov 9, 2016)

  • New toolbar buttons "Suspend All" and "Resume All".
  • Ability to download video in the best available quality from YouTube.
  • Basic support for touch bar.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.7.1 Build 8127 Dev (Oct 1, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when application is unable to finish with error "Requested Range Not Satisfiable".
  • A fix for an issue when application cannot emulate recent versions of Opera and Vivaldi Browsers.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.7 Build 8125 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • Forgot to approve new download tasks and closed the application? No problem! The new task windows will be restored on next launch.
  • A fix for an issue when some HTTPS resources are unreachable.
  • A pack of minor fixes and improvements as usual.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.6.4 Build 8121 Dev (Sep 14, 2016)

  • Forgot to approve a new download task and closed the application? No problem! The new task window will be restored on next launch.
  • A fix for an issue when some HTTPS resources are unreachable.
  • A pack of minor fixes and improvements as usual.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.6.3 Build 8117 Dev (Sep 14, 2016)

  • Big Cat era comes to its end. Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) are not supported anymore.
  • Google Drive framework updated.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.6 Build 8096 (Sep 5, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use your Mega-Debrid.eu account and download from a long list of file hosting services at high speed. Read more.
  • Notable fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.
  • A fix for an issue when task never finished using a big amount of threads.
  • A fix for an issue when user is asked for password though there's one saved in the storage.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5.12 Build 8070 Dev (Aug 25, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use your Mega-Debrid.eu account and download from a long list of file hosting services at high speed.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.
  • A fix for an issue when task never finished using a big amount of threads.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5.9 Build 8058 Dev (Aug 19, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use your Mega-Debrid.eu account and download from a long list of file hosting services at high speed.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.
  • A fix for an issue when task never finished using a big amount of threads.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5.8 Build 8054 Dev (Aug 18, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use your Mega-Debrid.eu account and download from a long list of file hosting services at high speed.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.
  • A fix for an issue when task never finished using a big amount of threads.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5.7 Build 8050 Dev (Aug 17, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.
  • A fix for an issue when task never finished using a big amount of threads.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5.4 Build 8038 Dev (Aug 10, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application freezes with multiple concurrent downloads.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes with a number of new task windows.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.5 Build 8024 (Jul 28, 2016)

  • Rename partially downloaded data bundle to change result filename.
  • A fix for an issue when priority not updated once it has been changed.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.4 Build 8002 (Jul 19, 2016)

  • FTP with SSL/TSL support using ftp:// and ftps:// schemes.
  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.
  • Verification of XIP (XAR) archives.
  • Smooth progress animation and other eye candies.
  • Fixes for the issues spotted in macOS Sierra beta 2.
  • A bag of bug fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.25 Build 7986 Dev (Jul 11, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Verification of XIP (XAR) archives.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.13 Build 7938 Dev (Jun 22, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.
  • FTP with SSL/TSL support using ftp:// and ftps:// schemes.
  • Application disk image (DMG) is now signed as required by macOS 10.12 Sierra.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when sometimes the application hangs after HTTP/HTTPS redirection.
  • Fixes for the issues spotted in macOS Sierra.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.12 Build 7934 Dev (Jun 15, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixes for the issues spotted in macOS Sierra.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.8 Build 7918 Dev (Jun 8, 2016)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when sometimes the application hangs after HTTP/HTTPS redirection.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.6 Build 7910 Dev (Jun 5, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.
  • FTP with SSL/TSL support using ftp:// and ftps:// schemes.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.5 Build 7906 Dev (Jun 2, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.
  • FTP with SSL/TSL support using ftp:// and ftps:// schemes.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.4 Build 7902 Dev (May 31, 2016)

  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3.1 Build 7890 Dev (May 25, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use the search field from the Help menu to look for application settings and articles on the site.
  • Download History is now available from the Dock and menu icons.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.3 Build 7888 (May 22, 2016)

  • Progressive Downloader emulates the browser you integrated with (see more) by sending appropriate user agent value. Check the Connection tab of application preferences to insure the User-Agent option is set to "Default".
  • A fix for an issue when running tasks not resumed on relaunch.
  • A fix for an issue when user can see bookmark values if one switches to the Custom tab after unsuccessful attempt to connect in Browser.
  • A fix for an issue when side menu tags not displayed properly on 10.11.
  • A fix for an issue when 302 responses with no location incorrectly treated.
  • Lots of other fixes and improvements as usual.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.2.36 Build 7876 Dev (May 19, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when running tasks not resumed on relaunch.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.2.32 Build 7860 Dev (May 16, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when new task window doesn't check link.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.2.31 Build 7856 Dev (May 13, 2016)

  • Progressive Downloader emulates the browser you integrated with (see more) by sending appropriate user agent value. Check the Connection tab of application preferences to insure the User-Agent option is set to "Default".
  • A fix for an issue when user can see values saved in a browser bookmark if one switches to the Custom tab after unsuccessful connect.
  • A fix for an issue when side menu tags not displayed properly on 10.11.
  • A fix for an issue when 302 responses with no location incorrectly treated.
  • Lots of fixes in improvements as usual.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.2.1 Build 7720 (Apr 22, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Ability to use browser's cookie storage. Drag links to files located at site you had to log in from your browser window to Progressive Downloader's dock icon. Read more...
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when redirection to the same resource causes task idling.
  • A fix for an issue when connecting to an HTTP resource that needs authorization but no valid credentials are supplied.
  • A fix for an issue when download stops with message "Requested range not satisfiable".

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0.22 Build 7697 Dev (Apr 19, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when download stops with message "Requested range not satisfiable".

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0.21 Build 7691 Dev (Apr 15, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when connecting to an HTTP resource that needs authorization but no valid credentials are supplied.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0.19 Build 7682 Dev (Apr 14, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when connecting to an HTTP resource that needs authorization but no valid credentials are supplied.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0.18 Build 7678 Dev (Apr 13, 2016)

  • An option to switch off browser's cookie storage is now available on the Integration tab of application preferences.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0.14 Build 7662 Dev (Apr 12, 2016)

  • Ability to use browser's cookie storage. You can download files from resources you had to login with just a drag'n'drop from your browser to Progressive Downloader.
  • A fix for an issue when redirection to the same resource causes idling task.

New in Progressive Downloader 2.0 Build 7601 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Download history – Know what you were downloading on a past date even though you have your task list clear. (Task -> History)
  • New Task Properties Window – Add mirrors, change credentials, schedule delayed start or whatsoever without need to suspend downloading. (File -> Add Task)
  • Automatic Clean-up – Switch this feature on and the application will be removing completed tasks finished more than specified count of days automatically. (Preferences -> Task)
  • Connection Speed Presets – Let the application know your Internet connection speed to apply appropriate settings. (Preferences -> Connection)

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.104 Dev (Mar 28, 2016)

  • Final touches.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.89 Dev (Mar 17, 2016)

  • Minor improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.83 Dev (Mar 17, 2016)

  • Stability and memory consumption fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.81 Dev (Feb 26, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Support of ZEVERA.com: attach your account on the General tab of application preferences.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.80 Dev (Feb 9, 2016)

  • A fix for an issue when application hangs on task restart.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.79 Dev (Feb 5, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Option to ignore links to files that have been once downloaded (check the Integration tab in app preferences).
  • Download history added (Cmd+Shift+H)..
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when one asked for user and password but provided data not applied.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.78 Dev (Jan 27, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Option to ignore links to files that have been once downloaded (check the Integration tab in app preferences).
  • Download history added (Cmd+Shift+H)..

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.74 Dev (Jan 19, 2016)

  • FIXED: app doesn't auto-update on 10.7.
  • FIXED: cannot verify ZIP and DMG files on 10.7.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.73 Dev (Dec 30, 2015)

  • Small fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.72 Dev (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Link generation in LinkBox. The feature will be described ASAP.
  • Small fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.66 Dev (Dec 9, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Username and/or password can be changed within AppleScript sub-routine "Start".

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.64 Dev (Dec 2, 2015)

  • FIXED: Task enqueues whatever action is selected.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.63 Dev (Nov 30, 2015)

  • New features:
  • New task window - interactive as much as it can be.
  • Prepare a download or take some actions with downloaded file using AppleScript. (Preferences -> Integration)
  • Connection speed presets. (Preferences -> Connection)
  • Download history automatic clean up. (Preferences -> Task)
  • Localize me - help the application speak your own language. (Help -> Localize Me!)
  • Lots of changes, fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.6 (Oct 26, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when the application could not read Safari cookies on OS X 10.11.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12.3 (Oct 1, 2015)

  • A few bug fixes including for one when connection fails with "Bad Request" or "Request Entity Too Large".

New in Progressive Downloader 1.12 (Sep 22, 2015)

  • Major changes:
  • Compatibility with OS X 10.11.
  • Integrity verification of downloaded zip and dmg files.
  • Import files of known formats into the iTunes library using context menu (right click on a downloaded multimedia file).
  • Application watches over task speed to keep download speed as high as possible (works only if auto thread count is switched off).
  • New double click behavior:
  • click on a suspended task resumes it.
  • click on a running task suspends it.
  • click on a finished task reveals downloaded file in Finder.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.18 Dev (Sep 10, 2015)

  • Quick Start and Uninstall guides are now available from the Help menu.
  • Feedback message font size increased.
  • Feedback message is now multi-line.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.17 Dev (Sep 7, 2015)

  • To open the page from where download has been started, select a needed task and press Cmd+Opt+O or select
  • "Open Referrer" with Opt(Alt) pressed from the File menu.
  • A fix for an issue when application hangs during link test.
  • Several fixes of issues detected on OS X 10.11.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.15 Dev (Sep 3, 2015)

  • Double click on a suspended task will resume it.
  • Double click on a running task will suspend it.
  • Arabic localization has been updated.
  • The Window sub-menu includes application's main window even when it's hidden.
  • A dialog message to re-download file will pop-up if CRC check has failed.
  • Small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.1 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application hangs after the preferences window gets re-activated.
  • A fix for an issue when the new task dialog pops back after it has been already closed.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.10 Dev (Aug 28, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Application will watch over task speed and if it slows down too much the task gets kicked and punched to fix the situation. This feature is enabled by default in the current version. Appropriate checkbox will appear in application preferences a bit later.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when task is considered done if download from server without resuming support has been interrupted due to connection or server error. It is now treated as error and file gets another attempts to be downloaded.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11.8 Dev (Aug 20, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Integrity verification of downloaded files (zip and dmg formats only).
  • Import files of known formats into iTunes library using context menu.
  • User will be notified if thread count value for a single task is more than 10.
  • The app will verify downloaded file if the mirror database has its checksum.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application hangs after the preferences window gets re-activated.
  • A fix for an issue when the new task dialog opens pop-up after it has been already closed.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.11 (Aug 7, 2015)

  • Fixes of major issues:
  • A fix for an issue when file type selection dialog doesn't save first file type in each category.
  • A fix for an issue when file browser claims it cannot delete file or folder but it's already gone.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes trying to parse a long link.
  • A fix for an issue when feedback notification takes to long to send with the system info check-box on.
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't activate if a new task request is sent from command line.
  • A fix for an issue when sorting filters not applied for tasks added from command line.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10.16 Dev (Jul 29, 2015)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10.12 Dev (Jul 13, 2015)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10.11 Dev (Jul 10, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when Safari Extension isn't able to work with the application via TCP/IP messages.
  • A fix for an issue when file type selection dialog doesn't save first file type in each category.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10.9 Dev (Jul 10, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when file browser claims it cannot delete file or folder but it's already done.
  • A fix for an issue when application crashes trying to parse a long link.
  • A fix for an issue when feedback notification takes to long to send with the sysinfo checkbox ticked.
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't activate after links have been added using FlashGot (Mozilla Firefox).
  • A fix for an issue when sorting filters not applied for tasks added using FlashGot (Mozilla Firefox).

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10.8 Dev (May 21, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when feedback notification takes to long to send with the sysinfo checkbox ticked.
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't activate after links have been added using FlashGot (Mozilla Firefox).
  • A fix for an issue when sorting filters not applied for tasks added using FlashGot (Mozilla Firefox).

New in Progressive Downloader 1.10 (Apr 9, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Active Hours. Define a time period when you'd like to have your downloads running.
  • Option to automatically quit application once all downloads are completed. To turn this option on go to the General tab of application preferences and reveal it with a click on the “Show More” button. Note that when it’s on the sleep feature is disabled.
  • Now you can remove completed task along with downloaded file. Select one or more files and press Opt+Backspace (⌥+⌫).
  • Use text field to schedule download start. Bring up the new task dialog or edit an already scheduled task. Unfold the scheduler option and uncheck “Calendar and clock”.
  • Disable task log that pops up once a task has been selected. To turn the log off go to the General tab of application preferences and reveal the option with a click on the “Show More” button.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when one is adding a bunch of new tasks and app’s UI freezes for a long time.
  • A fix for an issue when application incorrectly saves the proxy password.
  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to download a file using Browser connected to non-standard port.
  • A fix for an issue when server returns 0 bytes with no error and task won't ever finish.
  • A fix for an issue when the suspended task count increases if the app finds a valid link in the pasteboard.
  • A fix for an issue when GUI stops updating while the context menu is visible.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.27 Dev (Apr 1, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when GUI stops updating while the context menu is visible.
  • A fix for an issue when tasks don't resume downloading at Active Hours start if the app was inactive for a significant term.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.24 Dev (Mar 19, 2015)

  • A new feature Active Hours. Define a time period when you'd like to have your downloads running.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.21 Dev (Mar 17, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when server returns 0 bytes with no error and task won't ever finish.
  • Minor fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.12 Dev (Mar 4, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when it's impossible to download a file using Browser connected to non-standard port.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.11 Dev (Feb 27, 2015)

  • Application will insure a server returns different data for each thread.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.9 Dev (Feb 23, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when application incorrectly saves the proxy password.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.8 Dev (Feb 18, 2015)

  • New features some of the application users requested:
  • Option to automatically quit application once all downloads are completed. To turn this option on go to the General tab of application preferences and reveal it with a click on the "Show More" button. Note that when it's on the sleep feature is disabled.
  • Remove completed task with downloaded file. Select one or more files and press Opt+Backspace.
  • Use text field to schedule download start. Bring up the new download dialog or edit an already scheduled task. Unfold the scheduler option and uncheck "Calendar and clock".
  • Disable task log that pops up when user selects a task. To turn the log off go to the General tab of application preferences and reveal the option with a click on the "Show More" button.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when one is adding a bunch of new tasks leads to the UI freeze for a long time.
  • A fix for an issue when the suspended task count increases if the app finds a valid link in the pasteboard.
  • Other:
  • Support of the Rapidshare service has been removed since they're going to shutdown on March 31, 2015.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9.3 (Feb 14, 2015)

  • A fix for an issue when a scheduled task starts on app launch instead of staying scheduled.
  • A fix for an issue when the side menu tags show incorrect numbers after app restart.
  • A fix for an issue when the app is unable to recognize Cyrillic filename after being twice encoded to UTF-8.
  • Fixes for issues in stability of mirror and thread management.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.9 (Jan 17, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Sorting filter: organize your downloads by file types or manually.
  • Ability to select from multiple credentials saved for one resource.
  • Task grid sorted by state reflects the order the tasks will be started.
  • Main window can be always revealed up by click on the Dock icon.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application spontaneously hangs trying to finish a task.
  • Lots of minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.58 Dev (Dec 30, 2014)

  • Main window can be always popped up by click on the Dock icon.
  • A few fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.57 Dev (Dec 27, 2014)

  • Task grid sorted by state reflects the order the tasks will be started.
  • Small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.55 Dev (Dec 22, 2014)

  • New features:
  • Ability to select from multiple credentials saved for one resource.
  • Huge amount of fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.53 Dev (Dec 16, 2014)

  • New features:
  • Sorting filter: organize your downloads by file types or manually.
  • Fixes:
  • An issue with spontaneous dead-lock when task is almost finished.
  • Lots of fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.5 (Dec 9, 2014)

  • Japanese localization update.
  • Fixes for issues detected on OS X 10.7.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.2 (Nov 25, 2014)

  • Fixes for issues detected on OS X 10.7.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8.1 (Nov 21, 2014)

  • A fix for an issue when notifications are not displayed in Notification Center.
  • French localization update.
  • Several small fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.8 (Nov 11, 2014)

  • New Features:
  • Application gets support of OS X 10.10.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when task is about to stop but bumps a boulder.
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't allow Mac to sleep when no task is running but the downloader XPC crashed some time before.
  • A fix for an issue when the time part of the scheduler doesn't react on user actions.
  • A fix for an issue when application is unable to create files with some special symbols (like '%') using FTP or SFTP.
  • A fix for an out of memory issue when uploading a huge pack of files using browser.
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.21 Dev (Nov 5, 2014)

  • A fix for a couple of dead-locks.
  • Ukrainian localization update.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.19 Dev (Oct 29, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for a dead-lock that occurs on spontaneous network outage.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.18 Dev (Oct 24, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an out of memory issue when uploading a huge pack of files using browser.
  • Minor fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.13 Dev (Oct 14, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application isn't able to download a file whose URL includes GET parameters.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.11 Dev (Oct 8, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't allow Mac to sleep when no task is running but the downloader XPC crashed some time before.
  • A fix for an issue when the time part of the scheduler doesn't react on user actions.
  • A fix for an issue when application is unable to create files with some special symbols (like '%') using FTP or SFTP.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.5 Dev (Sep 10, 2014)

  • New Features:
  • Application gets native look on OS X 10.10.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when task is about to stop but bumps a boulder.
  • Numerous display issues were found and fixed on the latest developer build of OS X 10.10.
  • Lots of minor fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.2 (Aug 26, 2014)

  • Added compatibility with Gatekeeper on OS X 10.8.5.
  • A fix for an issue when one cannot launch the app if the destination folder is inaccessible or read-only.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7.1 (Jul 25, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • The issue when the application hangs at the moment a download is finished.
  • The issue when the application hangs if it's unable to create output file.
  • The issue when one chooses to restart a download but it won't happen.
  • The issue when the application incorrectly determines file name with the "?" symbol.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.7 (Jun 7, 2014)

  • New features:
  • Application was thoroughly rewritten to use the XPC technology.
  • Arabic localization added.
  • For your convenience all preferences have been split on basic and advanced.
  • Final file name can be changed from the context menu using item Rename.
  • The DropBox feature has been renamed to Link Box.
  • Browser now supports the Dropbox service.
  • Fixes:
  • The bug when task grid not updated on OS X 10.9.
  • The bug when application is unable to quit after a massive task restart.
  • The bug when the "Filename" column size not saved.
  • The bug that prevented the application to reset preferences on OS X 10.9.
  • The bug when application crashes while browsing an HTML resource.
  • The bug that leads to crash on attempt to start a task with no network connection.
  • ... and traditionally: lots of minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.28 Dev (Jun 5, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • App signed with Wrong identity.
  • Three dead-locks removed.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.1 / 1.6.21 Dev (May 1, 2014)

  • Fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.20 Dev (Apr 26, 2014)

  • The Dropbox feature renamed to Link Box.
  • Browser now supports Dropbox.
  • Fixes and stuff.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.19 Dev (Apr 18, 2014)

  • Fixes of serious issues on 10.7 and other improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.18 Dev (Apr 16, 2014)

  • Various improvements and bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.16 Dev (Apr 8, 2014)

  • Support for 10.6 is dropped.
  • The whole application has been re-thought. What it brings:
  • Downloading part is now a separate process that theoretically should bring extra stability because, for instance, when downloading process crashes it doesn't affect GUI.
  • CPU usage reduced.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.1 (Mar 7, 2014)

  • Stability improvements on OS X 10.9.2.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.11 Dev (Dec 17, 2013)

  • Inner changes/improvements and small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.8 Dev (Dec 10, 2013)

  • Bunch of inner changes/improvements and small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.6 Dev (Nov 29, 2013)

  • Greek, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, French, Arabic, Dutch and Poish localizations update.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6.5 Dev (Nov 19, 2013)

  • New features:
  • NOTE: KeyChain is now the default credential storage.
  • Complete sound is now switched off by default.
  • Preferences are split on basic and advanced. Find the "More Options" button on the General tab to see all the preferences.
  • Arabic localization added.
  • Option to change the result name of downloading file. Use the context menu or the "Rename" item from main menu's "File" option.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Task grid not updated on 10.9.
  • FIXED: Unable to quit application after a massive task restart.
  • FIXED: Unable to download files from Amazon Cloud.
  • FIXED: The "Filename" column size not saved.
  • FIXED: App reset doesn't actually reset app the preferences on 10.9.
  • FIXED: Application crash while browsing an HTML resource.
  • FIXED: The "Accept-Ranges" header incorrectly interpreted.
  • FIXED: Attempt to start a task with no network connection leads to crash.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.6 (Oct 9, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Support of all-new power consumption technologies on OS X Mavericks.
  • Download progress is viewable in Finder on OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Mavericks.
  • The filter sidebar gets count tags. This feature is disabled by default and can be enabled in preferences.
  • Each downloaded file can be assigned with one of system labels (the field is editable on OS X Mavaricks only). The "label" property is also available using AppleScript.
  • Application notifies user when update is downloaded and ready to be applied after application restart.
  • The "Plug-in" submenu is revealed under the menu bar icon.
  • Default temporary files' location changed from ~/Library/Caches to ~/Library/Caches/com.PS.PSD.
  • Application purges temporary files on launch.
  • Browser will ask for retry when remote directory listing failed.
  • Warning dialog that "Start immediately" was set as default action.
  • Fixes:
  • A fix for an issue when authentication dialog behaves unstable and could cause a crash.
  • A fix for an issue when result filename's extension not set according to the mime type received from server.
  • A fix for an issue when main menu items "Start" and "Suspend" don't work.
  • A fix for an issue when the "Edit" and "Restart" menu items are still enabled while task is being stopped.
  • A fix for an issue that could dead-lock application when "Start" and "Suspend" pressed too fast.
  • A fix for an issue when application doesn't use next mirror if first mirror went down.
  • A fix for an issue when error timer may not work.
  • A fix for an issue when unattached sheet revealed to set custom speed.
  • A fix for an issue when libcurl outputs debug information even when it's not needed.
  • A fix for an issue when Mac falls asleep even having running tasks.
  • A fix for an issue that could cause application crash while listing an FTP/SFTP folder.
  • A fix for an issue that disallows to limit speed for a single task.
  • A fix for an issue when file descriptor remains open after upload operation is complete.
  • A fix for an issue when plug-ins don't remove their data during reset operation.
  • Several fixes related to Browser's drag and drop and file selection features.
  • Several fixes in mirror list editor.
  • Lots of other minor fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.16 Dev (Oct 3, 2013)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Updater installs the same version as already installed.
  • FIXED: Authentication dialog behaves unstable.
  • FIXED: Filename extension not set according to the mime type.
  • Small fixes and minor improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.12 Dev (Sep 18, 2013)

  • Small fixes and minor improvements. Finishing touches, in other words.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.11 Dev (Sep 18, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Greek, Italian and Polish localizations update.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: plug-in auto-update stopped working.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.10 Dev (Sep 9, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Filter sidebar gets count tags (disabled by default, can be enabled in preferences).
  • FIXED: Application keeps updating the task grid even when main window is minimized or hidden.
  • FIXED: Removed task is still considered as running and application doesn't allow Mac to sleep.
  • FIXED: Plug-ins don't clean up their data on application reset.
  • FIXED: Browser drag and drop issues.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.9 Dev (Sep 4, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Application checks for update when the about window is shown.
  • Document viewer plug-in API.
  • Tasks statistics plug-in API.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Double progress bar on incomplete task icon (10.7+).
  • FIXED: File is still open after upload operation has finished.
  • FIXED: Task grid activates too early after massive delete operation so user can open to-be-deleted tasks.
  • FIXED: Unable to select all files in Browser and drop them into Finder's folder.
  • FIXED: No alert message when one selects "start immediately" as default action.
  • FIXED: Unable to limit speed for a single task.
  • FIXED: Browser doesn't attempt to retry when remote directory listing failed.
  • FIXED: Sleep button isn't gray when the sleep feature is active.
  • FIXED: FTP/SFTP listing can fail filename conversion which leads to application crash.
  • Memory usage improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.8 Dev (Aug 6, 2013)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Unable to download file when link contains "+" symbols.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.7 Dev (Aug 6, 2013)

  • New features:
  • libcurl updated to 7.31.0.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Mac falls asleep even when there are running tasks.
  • FIXED: The app is unable to install update on 10.6.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.6 Dev (Jul 12, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Plug-in submenu is revealed under the menu bar icon.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Finder progress bar disappeared on OS X 10.9 DP 3.
  • FIXED: Finder icon doesn't show remaining time on OS X 10.8.
  • FIXED: it's possible to remove a plug-in and install it once again without application restart.
  • FIXED: cURL writes debug information into console even when it's not needed.
  • FIXED: temp clean-up procedure doesn't remove directories.
  • Small fixes and memory consumption improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.5 Dev (Jul 5, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Application will now notify user when update is downloaded and ready to be applied.
  • Downloaded file could be labelled (tagged) using your own text. The label combo-box is editable. (10.9 only).
  • Default temporary files location changed from ~/Library/Caches to ~/Library/Caches/com.PS.PSD.
  • Application will purge temporary files on launch.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Finder progress bar doesn't appear on files smaller than 25Mb (10.8 +).
  • FIXED: application sometimes forget to remove temporary files.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.4 Dev (Jul 4, 2013)

  • File labeling has been disabled on OS X 10.6 due to its instability.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5.3 Dev (Jul 4, 2013)

  • New features:
  • OS X 10.9 optimization.
  • Progress is viewable in Finder using OS X functionality (10.8 +)
  • Downloaded files could be labelled (tagged). Label property is also available using AppleScript.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: start/suspend main menu items don't work.
  • FIXED: edit and restart buttons are enabled when task is stopping.
  • FIXED: application could be dead-locked when start-suspend pressed too fast.
  • FIXED: application doesn't use next mirror when first mirror went down.
  • FIXED: error timer may not work.
  • FIXED: several issues in mirror list editor.
  • FIXED: unattached sheet revealed when custom speed clicked from the tray menu and main window is hidden.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.5 (Jun 20, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Retina display support.
  • Download speed limiter is now accessible from menu icon.
  • Connection speed watchdog (available on the Handlers tab): watches over connection speed and reset connection if it reaches slow down limit.
  • Fixes:
  • Application may crash when file is too small.
  • Application doesn't treat deflated HTTP data.
  • Application may crash when the preferences window has been opened and closed.
  • Unable to add a new file type using the file type selection dialog.
  • Application is unable to decode Cyrillic file name when it's represented as chain of escape codes.
  • Application doesn't treat 408 and 503 HTTP codes.
  • ZIP file contents preview doesn't show correct file dates.
  • Application could crash during update check when update server is unavailable.
  • Various memory leaks and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.10 Dev (Jun 8, 2013)

  • FIXED: error message is shown when tasks file is missing.
  • FIXED: memory leak in a task queue.
  • FIXED: writer could be released when it's going to be used, this leads to application crash.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.9 Dev (Jun 5, 2013)

  • New features:
  • download speed limiter is now accessible from menu icon.
  • Spanish localization update.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.8 Dev (May 29, 2013)

  • task list save/load stability improved.
  • FIXED: application doesn't treat gzip'd HTTP data.
  • FIXED: application could miss the add-task notification when it is inactive.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.7 Dev (May 22, 2013)

  • New features:
  • Retina support
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: notification panel not released when preferences window is closed.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.6 Dev (May 8, 2013)

  • FIXED: check for update method could crash application when update site is unavailable.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4.4 Dev (Apr 27, 2013)

  • New features:
  • speed connection watch dog - watches connection speed and restarts connection when it slows down (available on the Handlers tab).
  • Italian localization update.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: zip preview doesn't show correct file dates.
  • FIXED: unable to add a new file type using the file type selection dialog.
  • FIXED: when server returns cyrillic filename as chain of escape codes (like in unix terminal) it gets erroneously decoded.
  • FIXED: application doesn't treat 408 and 503 codes.
  • FIXED: new task dialog opens with scheduled date set to some date in 2009 though it's not enabled.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.4 (Apr 9, 2013)

  • New features:
  • European Portuguese localization.
  • Auto-thread count option - application controls thread count to get optimal download speed.
  • New option available - reset to application defaults.
  • Silent application auto-update.
  • Fixes:
  • Application gets dead-locked when shutdown window should pop-up and no tasks selected.
  • No warning message when data folder is read-only.
  • Application crashes on authentication dialog.
  • Glitches after entering full screen.
  • Application doesn't try to save current tasks on crash.
  • Application crashes when one chooses preview option from the new task dialog and the dialog was popped up from a non-main thread.
  • Unable to set FTP connection using non-standard port.
  • Several fields in the task grid (like priority) are editable.
  • Browser preview gets stuck when switching between text files.
  • Minor improvements and fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.11 Dev (Mar 20, 2013)

  • Dutch localization update.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.11 Dev (Mar 20, 2013)

  • Dutch localization update.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.10 Dev (Mar 18, 2013)

  • Ukrainian, Greek, Polish, Japanese, Chinese, French and Russian localizations update.
  • FIXED: browser preview gets stuck when switching between text files.
  • FIXED: app still uses temp files when flushing is already enabled and this leads to the EDQUOT error.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.8 Dev (Mar 8, 2013)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: several fields in the task grid are editable.
  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.7 Dev (Mar 1, 2013)

  • New features:
  • One can now reset application to its defaults using the option from application menu.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application can reserve all memory while working with large files.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.6 Dev (Feb 23, 2013)

  • FIXED: ftp connection doesn't set with non-standard port.
  • FIXED: during upload session in browser if one file resumed, all consequent files will be resumed from the same byte as previous file.
  • FIXED: during upload session, completely uploaded file will be reuploaded instead of being skipped.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.5 Dev (Jan 23, 2013)

  • FIXED: application doesn't try to save current tasks' state on crash.
  • FIXED: application crashes when one choses preview option from the new task dialog and the dialog was popped up from a non-main thread.
  • Small bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.4 Dev (Jan 5, 2013)

  • FIXED: window gets assertion when it enters full screen on application launch.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.3 Dev (Jan 4, 2013)

  • Several small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3.2 Dev (Dec 27, 2012)

  • New features:
  • silent application update.
  • European Portuguese localization added.
  • auto-thread count option added - application controls threads to get optimal download speed.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: app gets dead-locked when shutdown window should pop-up and no tasks selected.
  • FIXED: no warning when data folder is read-only.
  • FIXED: application crashed when user does the following:
  • 1. start task which opens authentication dialog
  • 2. suspend all tasks from the badge menu.
  • 3. click OK to close the authentication dialog.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.3 (Dec 1, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Google Drive support in Browser.
  • the Interceptor plug-in now works in the wizard way.
  • automatic and silent plug-in updates.
  • stability improvements.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: 10.8 goes to sleep when task battery set to complete tasks one-by-one.
  • dozens of minor bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.10 Dev (Oct 31, 2012)

  • Fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.9 Dev (Oct 19, 2012)

  • New features:
  • The Interceptor is now provided as a plug-in which is automatically installed on launch.
  • The Interceptor gets a wizard-like installer that helps user to integrate Progressive Downloader with browser.
  • Fixes:
  • Bunch of fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.8 Dev (Oct 19, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Localizations update.
  • Fixes:
  • Lots of them.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.7 Dev (Oct 19, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Chrome 22+ support.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application takes all memory it finds when the add task dialog appears.
  • Dozens of stablity fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.6 Dev (Oct 19, 2012)

  • Fixes, fixes, fixes...

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.5 Dev (Oct 19, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • Stability fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2.4 Dev (Oct 1, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Google Drive support.
  • Fixes:
  • Lots of small fixes and stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.2 (Aug 27, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Download progress is visible on file icon.
  • Mountain Lion's Notification Center support (Preferences->Integration->Events and notifications).
  • Fixes:
  • Application sometimes creates extra threads for task but doesn't kill them when their work is done.
  • Download task doesn't stop when no free space available.
  • Application is unable to download files with special symbols (like slash) in file-name.
  • Application is unable to authenticate on resource that uses Digest authentication method.
  • Application loses connection when Mountain Lion falls asleep.
  • Application crashes on quit when mirror speed test is running.
  • Dozens of minor bug fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.11 Dev (Aug 14, 2012)

  • Small fixes

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.10 Dev (Aug 11, 2012)

  • FIXED: application crashes in try to download a large file.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.9 Dev (Aug 9, 2012)

  • localizations update.
  • optimization.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.8 Dev (Aug 4, 2012)

  • libcurl updated.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.7 Dev (Aug 4, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application crashes on quit when mirror speed test is running.
  • Small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.6 Dev (Aug 1, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Mountain Lion's Notification Center support. Preferences->Integration->Events and notifications.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application loses connection when Mountain Lion falls asleep.
  • FIXED: application could fall into infinite HTTP redirection.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.5 Dev (Jul 24, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Certificate acceptance dialog added for https connections.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: unable to connect to resource that uses Digest authentication method.
  • FIXED: main application window sometimes doesn't appear when one reactivating application.
  • FIXED: failed to initialized pool with incorrect filename when server returns no content-disposition header and has get params in address.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.4 Dev (Jul 23, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: download doesn't stop when no free space available.
  • FIXED: unable to download file with special symbols (like slash) in filename.
  • FIXED: file progress icon shows 100% instead of 80%.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.3 Dev (Jul 20, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: couple of deadlocks were detected.
  • Small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.2 Dev (Jul 18, 2012)

  • New features:
  • PD plug-ins are automatically installed once downloaded.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: download progress icon doesn't update on version built with 10.5 SDK.
  • Small fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1.1 Dev (Jul 16, 2012)

  • New features:
  • download progress visualization on file icon.
  • new bundle type - psdownload. you can move a bundle from one location (mac) to another and continue downloading it by double click.
  • metalink support using libmetalink.
  • Fixed:
  • FIXED: sometimes task creates additional threads but doesn't kill them when work is done.
  • FIXED: credentials input dialog doesn't kill helper thread when one clicks a button.
  • FIXED: redirection may lead to a case when duplicated mirror appears.
  • FIXED: unable to get zip preview on fast machine with fast connection.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.1 (Jul 11, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Browser is now capable to upload and delete files, create directories using FTP and SFTP protocols.
  • RapidShare support in Browser.
  • Greek localization.
  • Fixes:
  • application doesn't treat 307 and 308 HTTP codes.
  • application doesn't go fullscreen on restart.
  • a few minor issues.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.0.8 Dev (Jun 26, 2012)

  • Bug fixes.
  • New features:
  • RapidShare support in Browser.
  • Greek localization.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.0.4 Dev (May 16, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Plug-in API extended with new functionality layer. Take a through look at the development guide: http://macpsd.net/developer/PluginGuide.pdf
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application hangs on task resuming.
  • FIXED: application hangs sometimes when user expands the Threads menu item.
  • FIXED: browser is unable to copy a folder from ftp to sftp and vice-versa.
  • FIXED: browser gets a cancel button to abort refresh and other similar operations.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.0.3 Dev (May 7, 2012)

  • New features:
  • New Browser functions to be used with FTP and SFTP servers:
  • create new directory.
  • rename file/folder.
  • upload file/folder using drag and drop from Finder.app or any other application.
  • preview for image and text files.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: application doesn't treat 307 and 308 HTTP codes.
  • FIXED: application doesn't go fullscreen on restart.
  • FIXED: application crashes after the sequence when one window opens, then a modal window pops up and the first window closes when the modal one is still up

New in Progressive Downloader 1.0.2 (Mar 27, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: SFTP usage leads to app crash.
  • FIXED: app crashed when task is almost complete.

New in Progressive Downloader 1.0 (Mar 23, 2012)

  • New features:
  • App main menu updated according to the Apple's development guide.
  • Full screen mode.
  • Developer ID signed.
  • New plugin API to be published soon.
  • Fixes:
  • Lots of them.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.24 Dev (Mar 15, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Speed badge switch in the application preferences.
  • Italian and French localization update.
  • Fixed:
  • FIXED: restart menu item is always available.
  • FIXED: task may hang when one tries to suspend while mirror speed test is running.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.23 (Mar 3, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Application menu is rearranged just like Apple's UI guide suggests.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: app gets frozen for ever when speed limit is set and user is trying to stop a task.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.22 (Feb 28, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Application signed with Apple Developer certificate so it could be compatible with the second Gatekeeper's mode "Mac App Store and identified developers" (OS X 10.8 Dev Prev).
  • The interceptor can be removed from application preferences.
  • Minor GUI changes.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Application terminates during mirror search.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.21 (Feb 20, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Unfinished files are created with ".part" ending in filename.
  • Italian localization update.
  • New checksum algo - CRC32.
  • New PSBasic function - AddTask.
  • Browser is now able to scan http pages for links.
  • PSBasic framework update.
  • Silent scripts auto-update.
  • Fixes:
  • FIXED: Progress bar caption isn't shown correctly when custom font is used.
  • FIXED: Unable to download files from resources where get params are checked (for instance, veehd.com).
  • FIXED: The Interceptor doesn't provide cookies for captured link.
  • FIXED: App incorrectly explodes path with @ in filename.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.19 Dev (Feb 3, 2012)

  • New features:
  • PSBasic framework update.
  • Bugs:
  • FIXED: Unable to download files from resources where get params are checked (for instance, veehd.com).

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.18 Dev (Jan 18, 2012)

  • New features:
  • Unfinished files are created with ".part" ending in filename.
  • Italian localization update.
  • New checksum algo - CRC32.
  • New PSBasic function - AddTask.
  • Browser is now able to scan http pages for links.
  • Bugs:
  • FIXED: The Interceptor doesn't provide cookies for captured link.
  • FIXED: App incorrectly explodes path with @ in filename.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.17 (Jan 3, 2012)

  • Fixes:
  • Application doesn't save its current path on launch.
  • Safari extension issue addresses the case when one clicks "Download in..." and browser says that plug-in not found.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.14 (Dec 29, 2011)

  • New features: Japanese localization update.
  • Fixes: The case when application fires up huge amount of threads which leads to the system crash.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.11 (Dec 23, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Ukrainian localization.
  • Dutch localization.
  • Growl 1.3 support.
  • Improvements:
  • Badge speed counter now reflects real download speed regardless file size.
  • Bunch of stability and memory leak fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.10 Dev (Dec 16, 2011)

  • FIXED: HTTP protocol issue when application assigns incorrect filename after redirection.
  • FIXED: parent http object doesn't stop by the httpReplace method.
  • FIXED: task seams to be finished when it's not.
  • Memory leak fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.8 Dev (Dec 8, 2011)

  • Count of residently running threads decreased to improve stability.
  • Badge speed counter now reflects real download speed regardless file size.
  • FIXED: Pasteboard watch configuration change not applied instantly but only after application restart.
  • FIXED: Last active window doesn't take active position when a modal window closes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.5 Dev (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Ukrainian localization.
  • Improved memory consumption.
  • Several fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.4 (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Lots of stability fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8.2 (Oct 29, 2011)

  • Fixes:
  • Two and more modal windows could be on screen at the same time and all of them fight to be key.
  • Application doesn't wait network connection to be established when system wakes up.
  • Some ftp servers list additional "." and ".." directories.
  • Sometimes update procedure fails and application asks user to finish it up.
  • Tons of stability fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.8 (Oct 25, 2011)

  • New features:
  • preview of ZIP archives. download selected files only, not the whole archive.
  • MacOS 10.7 (Lion) support.
  • Opera Browser support.
  • Application core is completely rewritten:
  • stability improvement.
  • autosave every 15 seconds.
  • no more MMS protocol support.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.55 Beta (Sep 28, 2011)

  • Stability improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.54 Beta (Sep 1, 2011)

  • Fixes:
  • Application receives system sleep and wake notifications and work them out properly. No default sorting column, no filter selected, filters side bar could be hidden on fresh start. Improved memory management in task logs.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.53 Beta (Aug 30, 2011)

  • Application devours too much memory.
  • Several stability fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.52 Beta (Aug 17, 2011)

  • Fixes:
  • Multi-threaded downloads fail in the end with the "Error merging files" message.
  • A few not-so-important fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.51 Beta (Aug 13, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Preferences cache to speed up frequent requests.
  • Fixes:
  • Continuous console message in Lion: NSRangeException.
  • Stability issues in Lion.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.50 Beta (Aug 4, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Application core is completely rewritten:
  • Stability improvement.
  • Task autosave every 15 seconds.
  • No more MMS protocol support. Let me know if you still need it, I will release it as a downloadable extension.
  • New feature - Preview. At the moment, it works for ZIP files only. The feature allows to list ZIP archive contents and download selected files or folders from it.
  • The interceptor now supports Safari on MacOS 10.7 and Opera.
  • Fixes:
  • Lots of them!

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.4 Beta (Jul 4, 2011)

  • French localization added.
  • Several fixes and improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.3 (Jun 22, 2011)

  • Fixes:
  • annoying exception in PSAppController::_checkingThread.
  • checking indicator shifts down when task properties window resized.
  • pasteboard watcher stops working when a new task window is open.
  • task properties window doesn't allow to add mirrors if a mirror is locked.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.2 (Jun 21, 2011)

  • New features:
  • new column is now accessible - hostname.
  • psbasic handler was updated: a new function and refreshed functions documentation.
  • Fixes:
  • simultaneous SFTP downloads could cause application crash.
  • crash in PSTimeoutHandler::_checkingThread.
  • sftp credentials not saved in the Keychain.
  • dialog "N items more to go" has buttons swapped: "Stop" and "Continue".

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7.1 (Jun 15, 2011)

  • New features:
  • side panel size can be changed and even hidden.
  • Fixes:
  • auto-shutdown timer doesn't work.
  • main window state not saved on application exit.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.7 (Jun 10, 2011)

  • New features:
  • task priorities. you can set priority to one or a group of tasks to control order of downloads.
  • new task start and suspend buttons behavior:
  • start button: click once to enqueue tasks. click twice to run all selected tasks.
  • suspend button: one can suspend an idled task either.
  • mirror speed test. when a task have two or more mirrors and no speed limiting is applied, application checks mirrors to find the most speedy and then uses this information to download file as fast as possible.
  • current pack of basic handler scripts are bundled with application.
  • notification preferences. one can enable or disable the task complete signal and select the Growl notifications that needed.
  • Suspend All and Resume All items revealed in Dock menu.
  • application restores Browser windows those were open on exit.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6.101 Dev (Jun 8, 2011)

  • Small improvements and fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6.100 Dev (Jun 7, 2011)

  • Fixes:
  • all postponed tasks (postponed due to free account on a file hosting server) start together even if Independent queue for each resource is enabled. Thanks to mdewakanton for pointing me on it.
  • few performance issues fixed.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6.57 (Apr 12, 2011)

  • New features:
  • speed badge background is now a bit darker to increase readability.
  • Fixes:
  • update queue (simple mode) doesn't loop until maximum count of working tasks is reached.
  • update queue starts all the idling tasks regardless the limit.
  • web server can return a 303 packet without redirection address, this leads to termination signal.
  • restarted task doesn't update its row in the task grid.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6.50 (Apr 11, 2011)

  • New features:
  • Hungarian localization.
  • user can choose the action that will be made once task was added.
  • Apple Safari and Google Chrome integration using native browser extensions.
  • PSBasicHandler can be disabled. no script will be updated since the moment it's disabled.
  • Fixes:
  • automator action doesn't support the x64 architecture.
  • value of the hostname queue length could be set to 0.
  • task log closes on table view refresh.
  • task speed limit couldn't be set unless the task is not running.
  • deadlock when the remove button is clicked and there are more than one item with error timer.
  • account information is not retrieved from the password storage when task has been added using default values.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6.9 (Feb 25, 2011)

  • New Features:
  • maximum speed limit value can be lower than 50KB/s (down to 1KB/s).
  • AppleScript task's property "maximum speed" renamed to "speed limit".
  • Fixes:
  • speed limitation leads to deadlock.
  • possible deadlock on task stop.
  • possible deadlock when selected filter is changed.
  • task queue in the resource mode doesn't work as it should.
  • possible crash in task completion function.
  • CPU usage could grow more than 100%.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.6 (Feb 20, 2011)

  • New features:
  • SSH (SFTP) support.
  • Browser to list FTP and SSH sites.
  • Minor visual improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.5 (Nov 29, 2010)

  • New features:
  • new icons and color theme.
  • Keychain support.
  • AppleScript support.
  • Automator actions.
  • unicode hostnames support.
  • mirror search engines list update.
  • download speed limitation.
  • dock icon accepts links just like DropBox does.
  • lots of other improvements.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.3.0.6 (Jul 29, 2010)

  • New features:
  • localization: german and chinese translations.
  • Fixed issues:
  • memory leaks.
  • http class didn't create correct post requests. as result user could never download a thing from megaupload.com.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.3.0.0 (Jul 20, 2010)

  • New features:
  • new dialog/notification system.
  • name of file downloaded from FTP server could contain encoded symbols like .
  • localization: russian and spanish translations.
  • new file saving mechanizm without temp files. network stream saved data directly into result file.
  • dropbox is visible in all spaces.
  • auto-update checking interval could be customized using the application preferences.
  • option to suppress customization and confirmation dialogs on task addition.
  • Fixed issues:
  • timeout handler slowed down task stopping procedure.
  • minimum delay between downloads from one resource is 1 when default is 0. user can set 0 as a valid value now.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.2.0.5 (Jul 19, 2010)

  • Fixed issues:
  • Dock icon doesn't jump when application is launched.
  • Dock icon click doesn't bring the main window back if it was closed and there are no open windows at the moment.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.2.0.0 (Jun 16, 2010)

  • New features:
  • new properties tab - proxy. specified proxy settings will be used instead system ones for HTTP and FTP sessions.
  • space pre-allocation procedure for large files was improved.
  • floating dropbox (textview) to add multiple links (Cmd+D).
  • closing of the main window doesn't hide all application windows anymore, it works just like it should be. use application menus or Cmd+T to bring it back.
  • customizable delay between downloads from the same site.
  • Fixed issues:
  • clear complete option causes application crash.
  • multiple addition takes too much time to place all the tasks into the queue.
  • small size/speed could be transformed into a negative number.
  • possible dead-locks on task auto-start.
  • Safari plug-in compatibility update.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.1.0.5 (May 21, 2010)

  • Fixed issues: some script handlers could not work on macs with 10.6 installed. symptoms: messages "index of out bounds" and "dimention count must be identical".

New in Progressive Downloader 0.1.0.4 (May 12, 2010)

  • Fixed issues:
  • Queue manager failed to work due to incorrect application update check-up procedure implementation.
  • Few stability fixes.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.1.0.0 (Apr 29, 2010)

  • New features:
  • safari plug-in via SIMBL. check preferences=>integration to enable this feature.
  • user agent identification line for HTTP connections now could be changed in preferences.
  • plug-ins engine is implemented to extend basic abilities.
  • bundles should be placed the plugins sub-folder of the data directory which is usually located at "~/Downloads/PSD Data".
  • PSD must be launched with the -SAFEMODE argument to disable plug-ins engine.
  • plug-in packages could be installed using double click in finder or any other file manager.
  • new basic function: httpStoreCookies(httpObj). the function saves fetched cookies into global cookie storage.
  • icon view selection. three possible modes: dock icon, menu bar icon or both icons.
  • new task menu item: restart task. it's useful for those who selected menu bar icon mode.
  • basic handlers timeout.
  • data folder clean-up procedure that invokes on application start.
  • task destination could be opened using the right-click menu if the task is finished.
  • Fixed issues:
  • application can sometimes fall on exit.
  • main grid could move down when user removes one or more tasks.
  • sleep icon not scaled in the small mode of toolbar.
  • memory leaks.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.0.7.3 (Mar 29, 2010)

  • New features:
  • new basic function: imageText(imageUrl,HttpObj).
  • Fixed issues:
  • stability patches.
  • unable to add task from PSD's cold start using external application (such as flashgot).

New in Progressive Downloader 0.0.7.0 (Mar 23, 2010)

  • New features:
  • Main table view autosave.
  • Minimal OS version index lowered to 10.5.0.
  • Updated basic script engine.
  • Current downloading speed calculation procedure moved into a separate thread.
  • New basic function: javascript().
  • Improved thread control via pop-up menu.
  • Fixed issues:
  • Memory leaks fixes.
  • Script handler could not be applied to 3-level domains, like fileplanet.com.ua.
  • Newly added tasks idled with zero timestams, this makes impossible to apply filters to them.
  • Fatal error when search field is cleared.
  • Task could be removed while it's being stopped.

New in Progressive Downloader 0.0.6.15 (Mar 3, 2010)

  • New features:
  • improved period task filter.
  • visible columns customization menu.
  • PLS file support (more info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_(file_format))
  • Fixed issues:
  • application fail to correctly count running threads.
  • result file could be truncated to zero when server response header doesn't contain data size or it's zero.
  • unable to input 120 as value for thread timeout from first attempt.
  • link check-up of the task properties window doesn't use cookies info.
  • wrong behavior of the mirrors editor.
  • bunch of minor fixes.