Downloads

This page explains all options for configuring Downloads in Preferences in Parabolic.

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If enabled, Parabolic will overwrite existing files.

For example, if a file named movie.mp4 exists in the download folder, and a new download is created named movie, movie.mp4 will be overwritten with the new download's content.

Parabolic will detect downloads that should be resumed and avoid this setting when recovering or retrying failed downloads

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Maximum­aantal actieve downloads

The number of active downloads allowed to run at a time. Must be an integer value between 1 and 10.

If the max number of active downloads is reached, Parabolic will place new downloads in a queue until more downloads are able to be run.

Standaard: 5

Limit Filename Characters

Restricts characters in filenames to only those supported by Windows.

This option is only available on Linux.

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Download Immediately After Validation

Bypasses the download options selection in the Add Download dialog and immediately downloads a validated media using previously selected options.

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Automatisch gegenereerde ondertiteling

Whether or not to included subtitles that are auto-translated to fit the requested subtitle languages.

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Preferred Video Codec

The video codec Parabolic should prefer when selecting media formats to download.

Default: Any

Preferred Subtitle Format

The file format Parabolic should ensure all downloaded subtitles are downloaded as.

Default: Any

Recover Crashed Downloads

If enabled, Parabolic will track the running and queued downloads and restart them if necessary if the application crashes and is restarted.

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