FrenDM

A download manager for Mac

Downloads,
in one place.

Videos, audio, and files. Add a link, pick your format, and keep every download in one place.

Get FrenDMHow it works ↓

macOS 26+ · Apple Silicon · Preview build

FrenDM

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Interactive preview. No files are downloaded.Try adding a link.

A shorter route to your files

Paste a link.
Take it from there.

  1. 01

    Pick the file you want.

    Paste a video or page URL to see available formats. Choose a video quality, download audio only, or add a direct file link.

  2. 02

    Keep the queue moving.

    See progress, speed, and time remaining. Pause supported downloads, retry failures, and choose how many downloads run at once.

  3. 03

    Find it when you need it.

    Search your download history by title, URL, or file path. Reveal a completed file directly in Finder.

Small in the menu bar.
Room for the whole queue.

Start a download from the menu bar, then open the full window when you want to organize files or check progress.

Your format, your call.

Choose MP4, MKV, or WebM for video. Extract audio as M4A or MP3. Save your preferred settings for the next download.

Files count too.

Queue direct file links alongside your videos. Supported servers let you pause and resume file downloads.

A PLACE FOR
VIDEOAUDIODIRECT FILESHLS / DASH

Works with Chrome

Send it from the page.

The companion extension adds download controls to supported videos. You can also send selected file links to FrenDM in a batch.

The preview includes an unpacked extension. Setup instructions are in the DMG.

example.com / watch
Download with FrenDM

An early look

Your next download
starts here.

A preview for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later. This build needs the download tools listed here.

Download preview DMG

Release notes & checksums ↗

Before you download
This preview is not notarized by Apple. macOS may block the first launch. Homebrew and the three download tools are required separately.
  1. Install the download tools.

    With Homebrew installed, run this in Terminal.

    brew install yt-dlp ffmpeg aria2

    Already have the tools? You can skip this step.

  2. Move FrenDM into Applications.

    Open the DMG, drag the app into Applications, and launch it from there.

  3. Review the first-launch prompt.

    If macOS blocks this trusted preview, review the message in System Settings → Privacy & Security. Do not disable Gatekeeper.

  4. Add the optional Chrome extension.

    Launch FrenDM once. Copy the extension folder from the DMG to a permanent location. In chrome://extensions, enable Developer mode and select Load unpacked.

APPLE SILICON ONLY · macOS 26 OR LATER

Can I download from every website?

FrenDM checks support when you add a URL. Availability depends on the site, the format, and whether the content is accessible to you. DRM-protected content is not supported.

Do I need the Chrome extension?

No. You can paste links directly into the Mac app. The extension adds controls on supported pages and can send file downloads to the app.

Does it work on Windows or Linux?

This release is for Apple Silicon Macs only. Windows, Linux, and Intel Mac downloads are not available here.