Help & tutorials

How do I get started?

Step-by-step install guides and answers to the most common questions.

1

Install on Windows

  1. Get the installer from the Download page
  2. Double-click the setup file
  3. Click "Install" and wait
  4. The app launches automatically
2

Add to Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store
  2. Search for the PDM extension
  3. Click "Add to Chrome"
  4. Pin it to your toolbar
3

Add to Firefox

  1. Open Firefox Add-ons
  2. Find the PDM extension
  3. Click "Add to Firefox"
  4. Confirm the requested permissions

Frequently asked questions

How can I verify the official installer?

Download PDM only from the official download page and compare the file SHA-256 checksum with the value published for that release.

Which browsers are supported?

Currently only Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are supported.

How do I install the extension?

Go to the Help page for step-by-step install guides for each browser.

Does it work on macOS?

Windows is ready today; a macOS build is coming soon.

Is a speed increase guaranteed?

No. Final speed depends on your connection, source-server limits, and its support for parallel connections. PDM can use up to 16 connections when available.

Are interrupted downloads resumed?

When the source server supports resuming, PDM can continue a download after a connection loss or system restart.