Capture without leaving the page.
A small video overlay opens a download modal. Inspect supported streams, choose a quality and pair available subtitle tracks.
LOCAL-FIRST DOWNLOAD ENGINEv6.13.0
Your downloads.Your machine.Your control.
Catch a source in your browser. Move the heavy lifting to a local engine. Bring your files home — in a clean, focused workspace.
CONNECT YOUR BROWSER
Chrome / Edge / Brave / Firefox DEV
HermesGrab / local engineHG_
HermesGrab Downloads
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creative-assets.zip
ZIPPREVIEW / TRANSFERRING8%
8 / 100 MB · 4 connections
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interview.m4a
M4ADownload completePreview only — no file was downloaded.
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example-stream.m3u8
- Quality
- 1920 × 1080
- Subtitles
- VTT / SRT
- Verification
- Full decode before completion
4–8Connections, when supported
EN / TR / RUOne interface. Three languages.
LOCALYour queue. Your files. Your PC.
60 / 60v6.11 release test suites passed
01 / BUILT TO BRING IT HOME
More than a download button.
From the first source to the final file, see what is happening — and keep the work on your machine.
A local engine. Not another busy tab.
Adaptive HTTP ranges, queue controls, speed limits and category folders. ZIP, RAR, ISO, documents or media: direct HTTP/HTTPS files use the same engine.
Finished should mean checked.
Assembled streams pass a full decode check before being marked complete. Inspect format support and understand network, layout or key-input errors.
Keep just the audio.
Extract MP3 or M4A locally with the bundled FFmpeg tools.
A gallery, not a pile of page assets.
Review displayed photo candidates and export selected images. Optional AI classification is local and can make mistakes.
Made for your workflow.
Queue, pause, resume eligible files, schedule and organize. English by default, with Turkish and Russian built in.
THE LOCAL ROUTE_
- 01Browser finds the source.
The extension sees supported page and network media.
- 02Native engine does the work.
Transfer and merge without the browser memory ceiling.
- 03The result stays with you.
Save into local folders. Inspect the output and its metadata.
02 / THE HERMESGRAB ADVANTAGE
HermesGrab vs. IDM
The differences that give you more freedom. No trial countdown. Source-level control.
| Capability | HermesGrab | Internet Download Manager |
|---|---|---|
| No trial countdown | No trial timer or paid activation in this build | Registration required after the 30-day trial [2] |
| Source-level customization | Inspect, modify and build the GPL-licensed extension | Documented customization: toolbar skins, buttons and columns [1] |
| Paste video-page links | Resolve media from supported video-page URLs in the extension | Add URL does not resolve video pages; use the browser panel [3] |
| DRM / encrypted stream inspection | Detect encrypted HLS/DASH and decode supported formats with supplied keys. No generic Widevine, PlayReady or FairPlay license bypass. | IDM states it does not download copy-protected encrypted streams; an unprotected alternative may work [4]. |
A focused comparison of these advantages, not a complete product scorecard. No head-to-head speed advantage or universal website support is claimed.
IDM sources, reviewed 18 Oct 2026: [1] Official features ↗ [2] Trial / installation ↗ [3] Video-page URLs ↗ [4] Protected streams ↗
03 / READY WHEN YOU ARE
Take the local route.
One Windows setup includes the app, local engine, FFmpeg / FFprobe and browser companion files.
Download setupWindows 10 / 11 · x64 · 104.5 MB RELEASE / 6.13.0
- Platform
- Windows x64
- Languages
- EN · TR · RU
- Runtime
- Included in setup
SHA-256 / INSTALLER INTEGRITY
38446dee7d034640814c4ccf69e69a21f879c163797c4241b4e6b4f46ad8a58dUnsigned build: Windows may ask for confirmation. Do not disable security checks.
THREE STEPS TO CONNECT
- Run the setup and select your browsers.
- Approve / load the companion extension.
- Check the local engine from extension settings.
04 / BEFORE YOU GRAB
Straight answers.
What works, what needs an extension, and where the boundaries are.
Do I still need a browser extension?
For page capture and video overlays, yes. The desktop app can also queue direct HTTP/HTTPS URLs without an extension. Browser approval is required; installation does not bypass browser security.
Does it support every file and website?
Direct HTTP/HTTPS files are not limited by their extension. Stream support depends on the manifest, codec, access and server. Some sources cannot be captured or resumed. Check the in-app support matrix.
Can it bypass DRM or access restrictions?
No generic CDM or license bypass is provided. Supplied-key workflows cover specific tested formats. Provider-managed DRM / offline access requires authorization and a supported provider integration.
What is the Firefox developer preview?
The current Firefox companion loads temporarily through about:debugging on Firefox 142+. A permanent distribution requires Mozilla signing. Never disable browser protections to install it.
Are my files uploaded somewhere?
Transfers, merging and optional media analysis run locally. This website has no analytics, trackers or account system. It stores only your language preference in your browser.
Is HermesGrab faster than IDM?
We do not claim a measured speed advantage. Multiple connections help only when the source allows them. Our focus is visible local control, stream inspection and a consistent, focused workflow.