WinHTTrack Website Copier

WinHTTrack Website Copier, currently in its latest version 3.49.2, is an impressive tool developed by HTTrack. This program is designed to download entire websites to your local directory, making it easy for users to browse offline as if they were online. By managing the original site's relative link-structure, it meticulously arranges HTML, images, and other files from the server to your computer.

One notable feature is the ability to update an existing mirrored site and resume interrupted downloads, all while being fully configurable with an integrated help system. The program is open-source and free, which adds to its appeal, especially for those who might need a reliable website copier without the added cost.

Supporting Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, WinHTTrack has a modest program file size of 4 MB, making it a lightweight solution for your Internet & Network needs. It supports the ".whtt" extension, which ensures compatibility when saving projects. File names associated with this program include WinHTTrack.exe, HTT Website copier.exe, HTTrackPortable.exe, rundll32.exe, and web downloader.exe.

WinHTTrack Website Copier, also known by its aliases HTTrack Website Copier, WinHTTrack, Website Copier, is categorized under Internet & Network with a subcategory in Download Managers. It's convenient that this program has evolved through several versions, including 3.48, 3.47, and 3.46, constantly improving with each update.

In terms of usability, the software provides an intuitive interface making it easy to download websites just by entering the URL. There are four main menu dropdowns: 'File', 'Preferences', 'Mirror', and 'Set', with a wizard available to walk users through the process for those who find navigating the menus daunting. An interesting feature under the 'Set' menu is the option to bypass http and download directly via FTP, significantly speeding up the process if configured correctly.

However, there are some downsides, such as the program's responsiveness. Once a download is initiated, stopping it can be challenging, often requiring the intervention of the Windows task manager to terminate the process. This lack of responsiveness is a significant drawback but does not overshadow the overall utility of the tool for what it aims to accomplish.

Pros:

• Completely free and open-source.
• Lightweight with a file size of only 4 MB.
• Fully configurable with an integrated help system.
• Supports continuation of interrupted downloads.
• Ability to update existing mirrored sites.

Cons:

• Responsiveness issues during downloads.
• Can occasionally run out of control, necessitating intervention via the Windows task manager.

You may want to check out more software, such as PageLock Website Copy Protection, Website Ripper Copier or WTM Copy Protection / CD Protect, which might be related to WinHTTrack Website Copier.