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If you are a Mac user, you have the default browser app, Safari, on your device. Downloading files is easy with Safari, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of where the downloaded files are saved. Here is a comprehensive guide to downloading files with Safari on a Mac, finding the downloaded files, and changing the default download location.
How to Find the Downloads Folder on a Mac
Every Mac has a default download location for Safari files, which is the Downloads folder. To locate this folder, click on the Finder icon in the Dock, and then select Downloads from the list of folders.
How to Download Files with Safari on a Mac
You can download various types of files like pictures, movies, and documents with Safari. For direct download links, you can simply left-click and begin the download process. For other files, right-click on the file and select Save Image As. In newer versions of macOS, you can save the image in the “Downloads” folder, which is the default location for all file downloads. Once the download begins, a status bar with a down-arrow will appear in the top right corner of the Safari window. Once the download is complete, you can access the downloaded files by clicking on the down-arrow icon or by opening the Finder and navigating to the Downloads folder.
How to Change the Default Download Location of Safari
Although the Downloads folder is the default location for all Safari downloads, you can change the download location if you prefer. To do so, open Safari, click on Safari in the toolbar, then select Preferences, and click on General. In this menu, select a new location to save your downloaded files. You can change the default location at any time or return to this menu if you forget where you set it in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I delete downloaded files from Safari on a Mac?
You can delete a downloaded file from the Downloads folder by selecting it and pressing Command + Delete or dragging it to the Trash icon in the Dock. You can also right-click on the file and select Move to Trash.
2. How do I stop Safari from automatically opening downloaded files?
If you do not want Safari to automatically open downloaded files, go to Safari Preferences, click on General, and uncheck the option that says “Open “safe” files after downloading.”