GrabIt is a newsgrabber that enables you to use Usenet without downloading headers. Its features include fast selecting, downloading, and decoding of binary attachments; a familiar-looking user interface; and advanced error checking while downloading. Download and decode multiple articles at once. Other features include filters for showing/hiding downloaded or deleted articles, a search option for groups and articles, and a pause function to free bandwidth.

Version 1.62 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Editor's review of GrabIt

GrabIt helps you collect Usenet posts and binary files as groups instead of one by one. The program installs quickly. At startup, GrabIt asks you to enter a default newsgroup, which you can change later.

After downloading posts you can sort them by category, name, or date. You can automatically download new articles every so often and decode them either right at downloading or after. The program also checks spelling. GrabIt shows you clearly at what speed the articles are downloading, how many are already downloaded, and how much time it will take to grab the rest of them.

The biggest problem with the software is its complicated interface, which is overstuffed with buttons and notes. While the interface leaves something to be desired, the program's output looks good.