The DFS Downloader is a small application which allows DF Studio account holders and Messenger recipients to download multiple files in a single operation. This native desktop application, available for macOS (10.8+), Windows (7+), and Linux, was designed to simplify and streamline the download process.

Follow the steps below to install the application.

If an earlier version of the DFS Downloader application is already installed, please follow the directions to Uninstall the DFS Downloader App before proceeding.

Install DFS Downloader for macOS

1. Download the latest version of DF Studio Downloader using this link:
DFS Downloader for macOS

2. Double click to open the disk image (.dmg) file downloaded from the support site, if the web browser does not automatically do so.

3. Drag the DFS Downloader application icon from the disk image to the local computer (usually the Applications folder is preferred; a shortcut to this folder is included in the disk image alongside the DFS Downloader icon).

4. Eject the disk image and move the .dmg file to the Trash.

5. The first time the application is run, it is expected to receive a security notice from the system, verifying that the application is trusted.

Install DFS Downloader for Windows

1. Download the latest version of DF Studio Downloader using this link:
DFS Downloader for Windows

2. Double-click to launch the installer file downloaded from the support site. This will automate the process of installing the DFS Downloader application.

3. Once the installation is complete, find the updated DFS Downloader application using the Windows Start menu and launch it manually, to add it to the Windows registry. This will allow download links from within DF Studio or Messengers to launch it in the future.

4. Grant permission for Windows to run the application. Screens referencing Windows Defender or User Account Control may appear upon first launch, and it is safe to grant permission to the DFS Downloader application on these screens.

Download Files from DF Studio

Once installed, clicking the Download link in DF Studio will automatically launch the application and prompt for a download location. DF Studio Messenger URLs may also be pasted directly into the application, using the “Open URL” option from the File menu. The app provides download progress information, such as the current download rate and a running total of the data downloaded. No additional software must be installed (e.g. Java is not required) and the application is signed with a secure certificate.

If DFS Downloader is Incompatible

DFS Downloader is not required to download individual files. See Download Individual Files.