Getting Started with Download Shuttle Pro

Learn how to add your first download using Download Shuttle Pro with direct URL downloads, segmented acceleration, and scheduling.

Download Shuttle Pro is an advanced download manager and accelerator for macOS. It splits file downloads into multiple segments and downloads them simultaneously, resulting in faster speeds than a standard web browser. The Pro version also includes a built-in media extraction browser for downloading embedded content from web pages.

Adding a Direct URL Download

When you first open Download Shuttle Pro, the main window will be empty. Click the "+" button in the top right corner to add a download.

Select "Add Direct URL Download" from the menu that appears.

Download Options

You will see the following options when adding a download:

  • Download URL -- Paste the direct link to the file you want to download.
  • Download To -- Choose where to save the file. Defaults to your Downloads folder. Click "Browse" to select a different location.
  • Filename -- Edit the filename for the downloaded file.
  • Total Segments -- Set how many segments the download is split into. More segments generally means faster downloads by making better use of your available bandwidth. The default is 5.
  • Start Immediately -- Toggle this on to begin the download as soon as you click "Add".
  • Requires Authentication -- If the file is password-protected, enable this and enter the required credentials.
  • Begin downloading at -- If "Start Immediately" is off, you can schedule the download to begin at a specific date and time.

Click "Add" to start your download.

Next Steps