How to Change Default Download Location

Changing your default download location can help you organize your files better. Here's how to do it on different platforms and browsers.

Windows Chrome/Edge

1. Open Chrome or Edge
2. Click the three dots menu (⋮) > Settings
3. Scroll down to "Advanced" > "Downloads"
4. Click "Change" next to "Location"
5. Select your preferred folder

Mac Safari

1. Open Safari
2. Go to Safari > Preferences
3. Click the "General" tab
4. Choose location next to "File download location"
5. Select "Other..." to pick a custom folder

Mac Chrome

1. Open Chrome
2. Click Chrome > Preferences
3. Go to "Advanced" > "Downloads"
4. Click "Change" next to download location
5. Choose your desired folder

iPhone/iPad Safari

1. Go to Settings > Safari
2. Scroll to "Downloads"
3. Choose between "iCloud Drive" or "On My iPhone"
4. Enable "Ask for Download Location" to choose each time

Android Chrome

1. Open Chrome app
2. Tap three dots menu > Settings
3. Tap "Downloads"
4. Choose "Download location"
5. Select SD card or Internal storage

Windows File Explorer Default

1. Open File Explorer
2. Right-click "Downloads" folder
3. Select "Properties"
4. Go to "Location" tab
5. Click "Move..." and select new location

Organize Downloads Better

• Create specific folders for different file types
• Use ImgHunt to download images directly to chosen folders
• Set up automatic folder organization by file type
• Use cloud storage for automatic sync across devices

Tips for Better Download Management

• Create subfolders by date or project
• Use descriptive folder names like "Images-2025" or "Work-Downloads"
• Clean up regularly to avoid clutter
• Enable notifications to know when downloads complete