Safari browser download location

By default Safari will download and store files either in iCloud Drive or in the Downloads folder that is accessible through the Files app, however users are also given the choice to change the location where downloaded files are stored.

By following a few simple steps users can change the location of their iPhone or iPad downloads and have them saved in a different folder on their iCloud Drive, Files app or even an SMB location. You can choose a different folder or download location for Safari Downloads on iOS 13 or later by following the simple instructions below.

You can also create a new folder by tapping on the new folder button from top right side of the screen and then select it as your download location. Doing so will change the target location for your downloads and save your downloaded files in that location. Step 4. Tap on iCloud Drive or My iPhone or any third-party storage services added to your device and tap on Folder you want to download.

Step 5. Step 6. Finally , tap on Done to confirm the change and exit the app. With the ability to change Safari files download in iOS, Apple has cut down the need of a third-party app and all the privacy risks that come along with it.

I am thoroughly enjoying the tweaks that Safari has incorporated through the iOS 13 update. Do you know that now you can even bookmark all open tabs in Safari?

Have you tried any such feature, how has your experience been? This will likely change as web browsers evolve over time to gain more features, but for now if you wish to have a full download manager on iOS or ipadOS then using Safari is the way to go.

All of this is about the iPad and iPhone, but if you use a Mac as your primary computing machine, you may be interested in learning how you can change the default download location for Safari on macOS as well.

You just need to head over to Safari Preferences and choose a specific folder as your download location, similar to how we did here on the mobile side of things. We hope you were able to set a new destination or folder as the default download location for Safari on your iPhone and iPad. Did you change where to store the downloaded files locally on your device, or to use a different cloud storage service? Share your valuable opinions and experiences in the comments section down below.

Get more of our great Apple tips, tricks, and important news delivered to your inbox with the OSXDaily newsletter. Show the downloads list by clicking the Show Downloads button , then click the Resume button for the paused download.

Make sure you have the app needed to open the file. If you do, the file may have been corrupted during the download. Delete it, then try downloading it again. In the Safari app on your Mac, click the Show Downloads button near the top-right corner of the Safari window. Pause a download: Click the Stop button to the right of the filename in the downloads list.