TuGet Desktop vs DownPictures Desktop
Both desktop clients are maintained by the official team and listed on Microsoft Store. TuGet is the flagship all-web media platform, while DownPictures is the lightweight e-commerce tool. Choose according to your business needs.
Engineered for e-commerce teams. Queues multiple product URLs with automatic SKU/gallery sorting, with deep sniffing across web media.
Ultra-compact at 4.93 MB, starts in seconds, specifically designed for organizing product galleries, SKU images, and descriptions.
Objective Specifications & Capabilities Comparison
Based on current release parameters, clarifying product boundaries without marketing exaggerations
| Dimension | ★ FlagshipTuGet Desktop ClientTuGet Desktop | LightweightDownPictures ClientDownPictures Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning & Core ScenariosScenario coverage | Batch E-Commerce Queuing + Web Media Platform For high-volume operations and multi-task teams. Supports multi-store queues, SKU & main image sorting, plus deep web video/audio extraction | Lightweight E-Commerce Focus Focused on standard e-commerce platform product images, SKU variants, and detail images. Starts in seconds with low footprint |
| Media Extraction DepthImages & video depth | Web Video/Audio Sniffing + Images Deep media sniffing and parsing capabilities, supporting multiple streaming formats and resolutions | Main/Detail Images & Main Videos Extracts visible product main images, SKU swatches, detail long images, and primary product videos |
| Task Scheduling ArchitectureQueuing & concurrency | Multi-Channel Task Pipeline Supports multi-session task queuing, concurrency control, and background pipeline management | Standard URL Queue & Workers Supports sequential batch URL import and multi-worker concurrent extraction |
| Architecture & Package SizeInstall size & dependencies | Multi-Module Hybrid Engine Integrated media processing engine with native system scheduling | 4.93 MB Ultra-light Package Built on Tauri + WebView2 architecture with tiny disk size and minimal memory footprint |
| Distribution ChannelsOfficial safe delivery | Microsoft Store / Official EXE Microsoft Store auto-updating install recommended, with dl.downpictures.com direct link | Microsoft Store / Official EXE Microsoft Store auto-updating install recommended, with dl.downpictures.com direct link |
| Licensing & ActivationIndependent license system | TuGet Independent Licensing Unlimited free trial; core downloading and copying operations require TuGet license key. Existing DownPictures users can apply their key or order number for a trade-in discount when purchasing TuGet. | DownPictures Independent Licensing Unlimited free trial; core downloading and copying operations require DownPictures license key |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers regarding license compatibility, installation, and product boundaries
No. TuGet Desktop and DownPictures Desktop are two independent systems with distinct licensing setups, so activation keys cannot be directly interchanged. However, if you have already purchased DownPictures Desktop, you can expand "Have a coupon or previously bought DownPictures?" on the TuGet checkout page and enter your DownPictures key or order number to apply a trade-in discount.