IDM for Mac? The video downloader for macOS
Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a Windows program — its official site lists Windows 7 to 11 only, and there is no macOS version. If what you used IDM for was grabbing videos from web pages, SVD does that natively on Apple Silicon Macs (and on Windows too).
IDM vs SVD for video
| SVD | IDM | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | ✓ macOS 11+ (Apple Silicon) | ✗ (Windows only) |
| Windows | Windows 10/11 | Windows 7–11 |
| Grab the video on the current page | ✓ Chrome/Edge extension, one click | ✓ Download panel |
| Paste a page link | ✓ 1,800+ sites (yt-dlp engine) | Direct file links |
| m3u8 / HLS to a single MP4 | ✓ incl. AES-128 | Supported |
| Live stream recording | ✓ + auto-record when live | Not advertised |
| General file acceleration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $19.99 one-time (2 devices) | Paid license, 30-day trial |
Your options on a Mac
- SVD — native Mac + Windows app, yt-dlp engine with a GUI, HLS and live recording. $19.99 one-time, 7-day free trial.
- Downie — a polished, Mac-only video downloader. See SVD vs Downie.
- yt-dlp — free and powerful, but runs in the Terminal. See SVD vs yt-dlp.
Missing IDM on your Mac?
Get the video part back with SVD. Apple Silicon Macs and Windows, 7-day free trial, no account.
A note on legitimacy
SVD is built for legitimate, personal use: saving videos you have the right to keep — your own uploads, Creative Commons and public-domain works, licensed or permitted content, and offline backups of material you can already access. SVD does not break DRM and will not download from Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. It only saves non-DRM streams your browser can already play. Respect each site's Terms of Service and your local copyright law.
Frequently asked questions
Is Internet Download Manager (IDM) available for Mac?
No. IDM's official site lists Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11 only. There is no official macOS version, so Mac users need a different app.
What is the best IDM alternative for downloading videos on Mac?
For video, SVD (getsvd.com) is a native app for Apple Silicon Macs and Windows. It downloads from 1,800+ sites, saves m3u8/HLS streams to a single MP4, records live streams, and has a Chrome/Edge extension that sends the video on the page to the app in one click. $19.99 one-time with a 7-day free trial. Downie (Mac only) and yt-dlp (free, command line) are other options.
Does SVD speed up general file downloads like IDM?
No. SVD is a video downloader and stream recorder. If you need IDM's general download acceleration for any file type, SVD is not a replacement for that part.
Does SVD run on Intel Macs?
No. SVD supports macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon (M1 and newer). Intel Macs are not supported.
Based on publicly available information as of 2026-10 (internetdownloadmanager.com lists Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11). Verify current details on the vendor's site. SVD is not affiliated with Internet Download Manager or Tonec Inc.