Batch Download

FlowPick supports triggering downloads for multiple resources with one click, utilizing browser's native download capabilities to complete file saving. This document explains how to efficiently select and batch download media resources.

Basic Operations

Select Multiple Resources

In FlowPick popup:

1. Each detected resource has a checkbox on the left
2. Check resources you want to download
3. Click "Download Selected" button at top
4. All selected resources join download queue

Select All / Deselect All

• Click select-all checkbox at top of list to select/deselect all resources
• Combine with type filter (video/audio/image) to achieve category-based selection
• Combine with size filter to exclude small files then select all

Resource Selection Strategies

Some tips for efficiently selecting target resources:

Download Behavior

Browser Native Download

During batch downloads, FlowPick triggers native downloads via browser extension's downloads API. This means:

• Download tasks are handed off to browser's built-in download manager
• You can view and manage all downloads in browser's download page (Ctrl+J)
• Download progress, pause, resume, cancel operations are all controlled by browser
• Files are saved to browser's default download directory

Triggering Method

After clicking "Download Selected", FlowPick sends each resource's download request to browser in sequence. Browser handles these requests according to its own settings:

• Chrome/Edge: Initiates multiple downloads simultaneously, can see list in download page
• Each resource downloads independently without affecting others
• If a resource fails to download, it won't affect other resources

Difference from Single File Download

Practical Tips

Avoid Browser Limitations

Browsers limit simultaneous downloads; pay attention during batch downloads:

File Management

Batch-downloaded files all go into browser default download directory:

1. Plan ahead: Clear up or organize download folder before downloading, easier to categorize later
2. Use filtering: Exclude unneeded small files via size and format filters
3. Batch operations: When there are many resources, categorize and download in batches (e.g., videos first, then images)

Recommendations for Typical Scenarios

Use Cases

Gallery Batch Download

Batch save images from image websites:

1. Open webpage containing gallery
2. Open FlowPick, switch to Images tab
3. Set minimum file size filter (e.g., 50KB) to exclude thumbnails
4. Select all or manually choose needed images
5. Click "Download Selected"

Tip: Use format filter to only download specific formats (e.g., only PNG not WebP).

Course Video Batch Download

Online courses usually contain multiple videos:

1. Open each course video page in turn
2. Each page's video will be detected by FlowPick
3. Check needed videos and click download
4. Browser will handle the rest

Podcast Batch Download

Podcast websites usually have multiple audio files:

1. Open podcast list page
2. Play each audio for a few seconds to trigger detection
3. Switch to Audio tab, select all and download

Corporate Training Videos

Corporate training platforms usually contain series courses:

1. Open each training video in turn
2. Videos will be detected, check them and trigger batch download

Personal Media Archiving

Batch save personal content from social media, video platforms:

1. Open page needing archiving
2. Detect and select target resources
3. Click to batch download locally

Best Practices

Disk Space

Estimate space needed before batch downloading:

Filtering More Important Than Selecting All

The worst thing about batch downloads is getting a bunch of useless stuff. Make good use of filtering:

• Images: Set minimum file size (e.g., 50KB), filter out icons and thumbnails
• Format: If you only need PNG, don't include WebP
• Type: If you only want videos, don't check background music

Download in Batches

When there are especially many resources, don't select all at once:

1. Download what you want most first
2. Check if results are correct
3. Decide whether to continue downloading the rest

FAQ

What's the difference between batch download and clicking download one by one?

Batch download is convenient — check multiple resources once, click once. Individual download requires clicking every time. When there are over 3 resources, using batch is more convenient.

Will browser block batch downloads?

Maybe. Chrome defaults to prompting "This site is attempting to download multiple files", just click allow. If frequently blocked, can relax restrictions in browser settings.

Where are downloaded files?

In browser's default download directory. Windows typically C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads. To change location, adjust in browser settings.

Can I download many large videos simultaneously?

Yes, but browser automatically controls concurrency. Too many large files downloading at once may slow down all speeds. Recommend doing it in batches.

Will closing FlowPick popup affect downloads?

No. Downloads have been handed off to browser, they'll continue even if popup is closed. You can press Ctrl+J anytime to open browser download page and check progress.

Related Documentation

• Usage Guide — Basic operation instructions
• Configuration Reference — Filter settings and other configuration options
• Video Sniffing — Detection principles for video resources
• Audio Capture — Detection and download of audio resources
• Image Download — Image filtering and batch download
• Online Courses Download — Course video batch download scenarios
• Podcast Audio — Podcast batch download scenarios
• Gallery Batch Download — Image batch collection scenarios
• Corporate Training Videos — Training video batch download scenarios
• Personal Media Archiving — Media archiving scenarios
• Common Issues Troubleshooting — Diagnosis for download failures
• Known Issues — Known limitations
• FAQ — Other common questions