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\"safari<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Catalina Quick Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In macOS Catalina\u2019s Safari web browser, you can choose where downloaded files are stored. By default, they’re deposited in your Downloads folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safari Download Folder Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can find the Downloads folder by going to the Users folder on your Mac\u2019s hard drive and clicking User. You\u2019ll see it listed along with folders for Applications, Movies, Music, Pictures, Public, and Sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screen<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Change Safari Download Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to change where downloads go, go to Safari\u2019s Preferences and select General. You\u2019ll see a dialog box that allows you to select a new download location by choosing Other or have Safari ask you where you want a file deposited with each download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screen<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Remove Safari Downloads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose when you wish to remove downloaded items: after one day, when Safari quits, or after a successful download. Or you can choose to do it manually by dragging files from the Downloads folder in your Users folder to the trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screen<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Open Safe Files After Downloading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can choose whether or not to automatically open “safe” files after they download. Such files usually include movies, pics, PDFs, text documents, and archives \u2014 which are usually safe to download. However, life is rife with complications, so proceed with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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