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Many computer users regularly download a file from the Internet. The file is automatically saved to the computer. But where?
Find downloads on a Windows PC
By default, a Windows computer saves downloaded files in the “Downloads” folder. Open the folder through File Explorer. Handy to view, move or delete a downloaded file again.
- Open the File Explorer via the ‘Explorer’ icon
on the Taskbar or with the Windows key+E key combination. - Click in the left menu This PC.
- Double click on the folder Downloads.
- An overview of all downloaded files opens. Double click on a file to open it.
Moving or deleting files from this folder works the same as in other folders in File Explorer.
Find downloads on a Mac
By default, the Mac saves downloaded files in the Downloads folder. Open the folder in the Finder to find, move, or delete a downloaded file again. Follow the steps below for a Mac with macOS 10.14 Mojave or later:
- In the Dock, click the Finder icon
. - Click in the left menu Downloads.
- An overview of all downloaded files opens. Double click on a file to open it.
Moving or deleting files from this folder works the same as in other folders in the Finder.
Set other folder
Would you rather save the downloads in a different folder by default? Which can. In the tip ‘Change download folder in Chrome’ we explain how this works on a Windows computer with the Internet browser Chrome. For Mac users, we will discuss the steps in the tip ‘Save download in Safari where you want’.