Clicking "download" a thousand times is a job nobody should do. Apex Automation Team builds bulk downloaders for product images, supplier catalogues, invoices, research papers and media. This is what separates a robust tool from a fragile script.
1. Discovery
First the tool must find every file: crawling listing pages, following pagination or infinite scroll, or reading a sitemap or JSON endpoint. Login-protected portals are handled with session persistence so the crawl runs unattended.
2. Direct fetch or browser?
Static file URLs are fetched directly at high concurrency. Files served through JavaScript viewers, signed URLs or download buttons need a headless browser to obtain the real link — then the download itself still happens directly.
3. Resumable, parallel, polite
Downloads run in parallel with a concurrency cap, resume after interruptions, verify sizes/checksums, and back off when the server slows down.
4. Naming and structure
Files are renamed from page data (SKU, title, date, ID) and placed in a folder tree (category/product/), then optionally zipped. A manifest CSV records the source URL of every file.
5. Media specifics
Images are fetched at the highest available resolution. Streaming video (HLS/DASH) is assembled from segments where the site permits downloading. Documents are checked for completeness and, if needed, OCR'd.
Cost
From $50 for a single-site downloader; larger portals quoted after a free feasibility test. Only public or authorised content is downloaded; we respect copyright and site terms. See bulk download tools or request a downloader.
Quick checklist
- Provide the listing/start URLs and any login you own
- Specify naming rules (SKU, title, date) and folder structure
- Choose ZIP delivery or upload to Drive/S3
- Ask for a manifest CSV with source URLs
- Confirm you have the right to download the content
Frequently asked
How large can a download job be?
Tens of thousands of files and hundreds of gigabytes are routine; runs are resumable and delivered in parts.
Can you download from a portal that needs a login?
Yes, using your own credentials and session persistence, for content you are authorised to access.