Since is the extension file for Internet Download Manager (IDM) that allows it to catch downloads from Google Chrome (and other Chromium browsers like Edge, Brave, etc.), this guide focuses on how to install it, troubleshoot it, and use it effectively.
, specifically used to integrate the desktop application with Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers like Brave, Edge, and Opera. This file allows IDM to "capture" download links directly from your browser, replacing the default browser downloader with IDM's faster, multi-threaded technology. Microsoft Learn Core Features and Functionality Automatic Link Capture idmgcext.crx
| Browser | Extension File Name | Notes | |---------|--------------------|-------| | Chrome / Edge / Brave / Opera | idmgcext.crx | Chromium-based | | Firefox | idmmzcc2.xpi | Signed by Mozilla | | Internet Explorer (Legacy) | idmmzcc.dll | No longer supported | | Safari (macOS) | idmsafari.dmg | Very limited support | Since is the extension file for Internet Download
