How to Download Files with cURL (Commands + Examples)

Most developers know you can download files with cURL — but almost nobody uses more than 3% of what it can actually do. cURL is now running on over 20 billion devices worldwide…yes, you read that right. It ships by default on macOS, Windows 10+, and virtually every Linux server on the planet. It’s inside your phone, your smart TV, your car, and the firmware of devices you’ve never thought twice about.