When downloading a large volume of media from Limecraft, we recommend using Edge for a smoother and more reliable experience. You can initiate the download directly from Limecraft or via your Edge desktop application. This article will guide you through the process step by step


Prerequisites

To use this download option, you must have:

  • The necessary permissions and a valid Edge licence. If you don’t have a licence yet, please contact your workspace admin to request access.
  • The Edge desktop application installed on your computer for the best experience.


Why Use Edge for Downloading?


Downloading media with Edge offers several advantages:


  • Collection-level downloads – Choose a collection and download all of its content at once. 
  • No ZIP files – Clips are downloaded one by one rather than being bundled into a ZIP file first.
  • Original file names – The downloaded clips retain their original names.
  •  Folder structure – You can manage the folder structure and the location where it is downloaded.


How to Download with Edge from Limecraft


Follow these steps to download media using Edge:


  1. Open the Edge desktop application.
  2. Select the workspace you want to work in.
  3. Go to the Download page.
  4. Use the breadcrumb navigation to select a collection or specific files for downloading.
  5. Choose the profile to set the download quality (e.g. Web Proxy, Native).
  6. Select the destination folder on your computer and configure the folder structure.
  7. Click Start Download. You can track the progress until the download is complete.


Limecraft screenshot showing how to use the Edge desktop application for downloading media from Limecraft. Picture shows where to find the download page of Edge, and how to use the breadcrumbs to select the collection and the clip selectors to select what to download.


Limecraft screenshot showing how to select the download quality of the clips using the 'Select Profile' selector.


Limecraft screenshot showing how to select the local download location and the collection structure.


Limecraft screenshot showing the page where you can monitor the progress of the download.


Tracking Your Downloads


You can monitor both past and ongoing downloads on the JOBS page, accessible from the top toolbar in Edge.


Limecraft screenshot showing where to find the currently running jobs and the job history.