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Effectively solves speed, resuming broken downloads, and management of downloaded files.

The distinguishing features of Internet Download Accelerator are superior overall performance and convenient user interface.

Internet Download Accelerator lets you to noticeably increase the speed of file download from the Internet using HTTP, HTTPS and FTP protocols. The acceleration is achieved by splitting a file being downloaded into several parts and downloading these parts at the same time. Internet Download Accelerator resumes broken downloads from where they left off from both HTTP, HTTPS and FTP servers.

To increase usability Internet Download Accelerator integrates with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, Opera, Nescape and others, replacing the standard download modules. Morover, the program monitors the system clipboard and detects URLs in the clipboard.

Whatever your connection type, Internet Download Accelerator will use the bandwidth of your connection most effectively and download files extremely fast.

Power and useful tool for management of download categories. Possiblity of automatic file type detection with automatic file placement to the specified categories. Unlimited number of categories and hierarchy levels.

The program also contains:
- FTP Explorer;
- site manager for password and download folders management;
- scheduler;
- download speed control, automatic mode for the most comfortable browsing on the Web;
- dial for dial-up connection;
- search for files, programs, games, and music;
- IDA Bar - a toolbar for Internet Explorer.

What's New:

New version of IDA features ability to download video from popular video sharing services and to preview and play streaming video with built-in player. Improved pop-ups will show you detailed information on download errors (and ways to correct them), download completion and news. Improved integration with Mozilla Firefox and Opera will make life easier for users of these popular browsers.