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Website Downloader

Corbett Website Downloader copies a website to your Windows PC with its pages, images, CSS, scripts and download links, so it opens without internet. Set a size limit, follow robots.txt and include noindex or nofollow pages. Try free demo on a limited set of pages first.

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4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews

Pages download straight from the website to your PC. No copy passes through Corbett.

Free demo, a 30 day money back window.

One time payment from $99 Free demo copies a limited set of pages

Copy facts

Website Downloader for Offline Site Copies

Website Downloader Saves What Visitors See

Hosting plans lapse, redesigns replace old pages and client sites change overnight. Website Downloader crawls the site and saves its files in one pass, so you keep a copy that stays put.

Files saved

7

Good fits

7

Settings

7

Not copied

4

What Website Downloader Does Not Copy

Website Downloader saves the pages a browser receives. PHP code, databases, member areas and live search stay on the server, so your copy opens offline as a static site and not as a working CMS.

Need a list of every URL first? See Sitemap Generator.

Core features

Website Downloader Features by Screen

Five screens of Corbett Website Downloader, in working order.

Corbett Website Downloader URL field with Copy button

Address

Enter a Website URL in Website Downloader

Type your home page address in the URL field and press Copy. Website Downloader follows internal links from there.

Small sites and large sites work the same way, and you can copy several sites one after another.

Corbett Website Downloader folder prompt for the website copy

Location

Choose Where Your Website Copy Is Saved

Right after you press Copy, a folder prompt opens. Point Website Downloader at a drive with room to spare, since media heavy sites grow large.

Any local or external drive works, and no copy of your site stays on Corbett servers.

Corbett Website Downloader preview of pages during the crawl

Preview

Preview Pages While Website Downloader Crawls

Pages fill the preview panel as they arrive. You see type, title and description for every page, then a completion message tells you the copy is ready.

Type shows page, image or file, so you spot large downloads early.

Corbett Website Downloader Settings with copy pages with noindex option

Rules

Decide Which Pages Website Downloader Saves

Settings shape the crawl. Switch on Use robots.txt file for a polite copy, copy pages with noindex or nofollow for a full archive or skip file downloading to save space.

Errors are skipped and the crawl continues.

Corbett Website Downloader Max download size setting

Size limit

Cap Website Copy Size With Max Download Size

Max download size takes values in bytes, KB, MB or GB. Cap a site full of video or skip file downloads and keep the pages only.

Set the cap once in Settings and start your crawl.

Working process

How Website Downloader Copies a Site in Four Steps

Four steps take you from website address to offline copy. Test them on a few pages in free demo first.

1

Install and start

Download the setup file, install Website Downloader on Windows and start it with Run as Administrator.

2

Enter the address

Type your home page URL in the Create Copy tab and press Copy.

3

Choose a folder and crawl

Select where the copy is saved, then watch the preview fill until the Crawling Completed message appears. Select OK.

4

Set rules and open your copy

Use the Settings tab for robots.txt, noindex, nofollow, file skipping and size rules, then open the saved home page in any browser.

Want screenshots for every setting? Open the Website Downloader guide.

Working process

Website Downloader Video Walkthrough

Prefer a step list? Open the Website Downloader guide for every setting.

Website Downloader video walkthrough

Advanced options

More Website Downloader Features for Big Jobs

Small settings that save hours on big sites.

Use robots.txt file

Follow the crawl rules of other sites

Copy pages with noindex

Include pages search engines skip

Copy pages with nofollow

Include pages with nofollow links

Skip file downloading

Save pages only

Max download size

Bytes, KB, MB or GB

Error skipping

Crawl continues past errors

Type, title and description

Shown in the preview panel

Completion message

Tells you when the copy is ready

Output folder

Select any local or external drive

Offline link rewriting

Pages open from your drive

Video files

Saved with the pages

CSS and scripts

Saved with every page

Good fits

Website Downloader Site Types

Website Downloader works on sites a browser opens without a login. Match your site type to the copy you need.

Static sites

Copy cleanly as files

Brochure sites

Archive before a redesign

Documentation

Keep a reference copy

Blogs

Posts and images saved

Portfolios

Keep your work offline

Landing pages

Save campaign pages

Archived projects

Hand clients a copy

WordPress sites

Pages visitors see, as static files

Free demo

Copy a Few Pages Free With Website Downloader

Install free demo, enter a site address and save a limited set of pages. Open them offline before you buy.

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Try before you buy

Free Demo vs Full Website Downloader

Free demo of Website Downloader copies a limited set of pages with every setting unlocked. Buy when the copy looks right.

Feature Free demo Full version
Website crawl and preview Yes Yes
Robots.txt, noindex, nofollow and size settings Unlocked Unlocked
Pages copied A limited set Personal copies limited pages, Business suits sites below 5000 pages and Enterprise suits large sites
Price Free From $99 one time

Use cases

Who Needs Website Downloader?

Anyone who needs a website to stay available without internet.

Site owners

Archive your site before a hosting plan lapses.

Web developers

Keep the old site on disk before a redesign.

Agencies

Hand clients an offline copy of the finished site.

Researchers

Keep a reference copy that will not shift overnight.

Marketers

Save public competitor pages for side by side comparison.

Archivists

Store documentation and blogs for the long term.

Why Corbett

Why Choose Corbett Website Downloader?

Pay once

One time payment from $99

Direct to your PC

No copy passes through Corbett

Your folder

Select any local or external drive

Crawl rules

robots.txt, noindex, nofollow and size

Live preview

Type, title and description

30 day refund

Money back window after purchase

24/7 support

Included with every licence

Key by email

Licence key and invoice arrive instantly

Before you crawl

Website Downloader Scope and Limits

Website Downloader saves what visitors see. Here is what that covers and where it stops.

Capability Supported What it means
Public pages Yes Pages a browser receives are saved
Images, CSS and scripts Yes Saved with the pages
PDF files and download links Yes Fetched in the crawl unless you skip file downloading
Offline links Yes Links are rewritten so pages open from your drive
Databases and server code No PHP code and databases stay on the server
Login areas No Member pages are not part of the copy
Mac and Linux No Website Downloader installs on Windows only

Before purchase

Saving Pages by Hand vs Website Downloader

Any browser saves the page on screen with Save Page As at no cost. A full site with images, scripts and linked pages is where a crawler helps.

Job Browser save Website Downloader
Cost Built into browsers $99 one time
One single page Saved in seconds Saved too
Hundreds of pages One click per page Crawled automatically
Linked pages Not followed Followed site wide
Offline links Links break Rewritten to work
Download links Saved by hand Fetched in the crawl
Size control None Max download size
Robots.txt Not considered Optional setting

Green rows mark where Save Page As is enough. One article needs no crawler.

Global recognition

Website Downloader Software Users Trust

Users rate Corbett website downloader 4.9 out of 5 from 493 reviews.

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Specifications

Website Downloader Specifications

Download details

Version
1.2
Download size
6.3 MB
Demo limit
Limited pages
Delivery
Download link and key by email
Licence
Personal $99, Business $299, Enterprise $599
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System

Hard disk
122.3 MB free disk space
RAM
1 GB minimum, 2 GB advised
Processor
1 GHz, 2.4 GHz advised
Internet
Needed to download
Input
Website address

Supported editions

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32 bit or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008.

Start the setup with Run as Administrator.

Website Downloader installs on Windows only. No macOS or Linux build exists.

User testimonials

Website Downloader Reviews

Website Downloader earns 493 ratings from archivists and researchers who saved websites with Corbett.

4.9 out of 5

Collected across 493 reviews from buyers. Three reviews below are unedited.

Full sites with images saved

This tool makes my work so easy that now I don't have any issues saving my entire websites with images and files. It is also very easy to use and works smoothly every time.

Mike

Webpages archived for reference

While finding a way to archive my webpages for reference on the internet. I came across this software that works exactly what I want. It effortlessly copies everything from images to CSS and scripts. So, it is a great tool to get my website information in offline mode.

Jane

Competitor research made easy

As a digital marketer researcher, most time is spent on analyzing the competitor's website. This software makes my process so easy that I can easily compare the sites and backup the content. Must try this tool!

Linda

Before you crawl

Get Ready to Copy a Website With Website Downloader

Three short checks save time before a big crawl.

Check your address

Open your home page in a browser first. Website Downloader needs internet to download the site.

Free up disk space

Image galleries and video reach many gigabytes. Set a size cap or free space before a big crawl.

Confirm permission

Copy sites you own, client sites with consent and public pages for personal reference. Republishing other content is not fine.

Not sure where to start? Follow the Website Downloader guide.

Best practice

Fair Use Tips for Website Downloader

Crawlers strain small servers and copy content that belongs to others. Four habits keep your copy fair.

Get permission

Own sites, client sites with consent and public material for personal reference are fine.

Respect robots.txt

Leave Use robots.txt file on when copying a site that is not yours, so blocked areas stay untouched.

Check free disk space

Set a size cap or free space before a big crawl.

Start with the demo

Save a few pages in free demo and open them offline before a large crawl.

Common questions

Website Downloader FAQs

Copies, settings, limits and licence answers.

What is a website downloader?

Website downloader software crawls a site and saves its pages and files to your drive. Corbett Website Downloader does that on Windows with robots.txt, noindex and size settings.

How do I download a full website with Website Downloader?

Enter the site URL in the Create Copy tab, press Copy, select a folder and wait for the Crawling Completed message. Open the saved home page in any browser.

Does Website Downloader save images and videos?

Yes. Website Downloader copies images, video files, CSS, scripts and download links with the pages.

Will the website copy work offline?

Yes. Website Downloader rewrites links so pages open from your drive without internet.

Where does Website Downloader save my copy?

In the folder you select right after pressing Copy. Open the saved home page in any browser.

Can Website Downloader copy a WordPress site?

Website Downloader saves the pages visitors see as static files. The WordPress admin area and database stay on the server.

Does Website Downloader follow robots.txt rules?

Yes, once Use robots.txt file is on. Leave the setting on for sites you do not own. See Google robots.txt introduction for how the file works.

Can I copy noindex pages?

Yes. Switch on Copy pages with noindex and Copy pages with nofollow to include those pages.

Can I limit the download size?

Yes. Set Max download size in bytes, KB, MB or GB, or select Skip file downloading to keep pages only.

Can Website Downloader copy pages behind a login?

No. Member areas and other login pages are not part of the copy.

What happens when Website Downloader hits an error?

Errors are skipped and the crawl continues.

Can I copy several websites?

Yes. Website Downloader copies several sites one after another.

Does Website Downloader work in a browser?

No. Website Downloader is a Windows desktop application.

How many pages can I copy?

Free demo and Personal save a limited number of pages. Business suits websites below 5000 pages and Enterprise suits large websites.

Is copying other websites allowed?

Copy your own sites, sites you have permission for or public pages for personal reference. Respect copyright and terms of use.

Is anything sent to Corbett?

No. Pages download straight from the website to your PC.

Is there a Mac version of Website Downloader?

No. Website Downloader installs on Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2019.

Is the licence a subscription?

No. You pay once. Personal costs $99 for limited pages, Business costs $299 for websites below 5000 pages and Enterprise costs $599 for large websites. Free updates last 1 year.

What does Website Downloader free demo copy?

Free demo copies a limited set of pages with every setting unlocked.

Which Windows versions work with Website Downloader?

Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 in 32 bit or 64 bit, plus Windows Server 2008 to 2019.

How much space does Website Downloader need?

Download size is 6.3 MB. Keep 122.3 MB of free disk space, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB advised) and a 1 GHz processor (2.4 GHz advised).

Do I need internet to activate Website Downloader?

Yes. Activation needs internet access, and so does downloading a website.

How do I receive my licence key?

Your licence key and invoice arrive by email right after payment.

Can I get my money back?

Yes. Refund requests made within 30 days of purchase are accepted. See the refund policy for details.

Website guides

Website Downloader Guides for Common Jobs

Every page below pairs with a website copy and answers questions it raises.

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Copy Your Website Offline With Corbett Today

Save a few pages free, open them offline and buy when the copy looks right. Full access starts at $99 in a single payment, and refunds are open for 30 days.

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6.3 MB · Windows 11 to 7 and Windows Server 2019 to 2008 · 30 day money back