Most browsers save a file to a Downloads folder in your User profile folder on your computer.Ĭreate a shortcut to your downloads folder to quickly get access to it from the desktop. The Internet browser you use when downloading a file can determine where the file is saved. View downloads on Microsoft Windows Using your web browser In the example pictured below, a downloaded file is shown in the Firefox downloads window (called the 'Library').įor additional information about finding downloaded files in your operating system, continue reading the sections below. You can also click a button to open the folder on your computer where the file was downloaded. If you double-click a file in the list, it opens or runs. You can see completed downloads and any downloads that are still in progress. On many browsers, including Edge and Chrome, this keyboard shortcut opens your Downloads interface.

View downloads on an Android phone and tablet.įirst, try pressing Ctrl+ J (or Command+ Option+ L on a Mac).Press Ctrl+J to view browser downloads.

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