This PHP script can be used not only to avoid direct files downloads and hide real file paths, but also to limit downloads to only some set of file types. PHP Download File script should be a perfect choice for sites that have different files and would like force people to download the files instead of having them run remotely off their web server.

This script can be applied to executables, mp3's, audio files, video clips, archives, docs, image, pdf files and much more. It is an easy to use force file download script.

Features of PHP Download File Script:
- Provide any file type for download
- Flexible control over files type, which are being offered to download
- A set of predefined mime type settings for most common file extensions
- Built-in feature for detecting mime type automatically, if Mimetype or Fileinfo extension installed on the server
- Hot-linking protection
- Displays download dialogue
- Download folder protection

Requirements:
- PHP 5.0 or Higher
- PHP Mimetype Extension
- PHP Fileinfo Extension