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While browsing the web in Safari, it’s common to need to download files from different websites. But sometimes it can be a challenge to find where these Safari downloads are saved.

Below are several ways to find and manage Safari downloads on your Mac.

How to Download Files Using Safari

There are different ways to save items from Safari to your Mac , depending on the type of item you want to save. While some items in webpages can’t be downloaded, files, images, software, and apps often come with a dedicated download button. Otherwise, Control-click or two-finger tap an item to save or download it.

It’s best not to download software or apps if they aren’t from a trusted source.

Where to Find Safari Downloads on a Mac

Unless you’ve chosen otherwise, items that you’ve downloaded from Safari automatically go to your Downloads folder. To find this, open Finder and click Downloads from the sidebar or press Cmd + Option + L .

You can change where your downloaded files save, if you want:

• Head to Safari > Preferences .
• Click the General tab. Go to File download location , then choose from the popup. Select Ask for each download if you want to be in more control of each download.
• If you want to select a specific destination, click Other and select your desired folder.

Use the Downloads Button in Safari

Quickly access your downloads in Safari by clicking the Downloads button, a downward arrow enclosed in a circle icon on the top-right of the Safari window. Note that this won’t appear unless you’ve recently downloaded an item.

Open the Downloads Stack in the Dock

Another way to immediately access your downloaded files is through the Dock. Your recent downloads are often found on the right side of the Dock in a stack. Hover over it to preview the contents or click to expand it.

Open the Downloads Folder in Finder

As we already mentioned, you can also find your Safari downloads using Finder. This is a valuable utility to locate items on our Mac. Simply click the magnifying button on your menu bar and type "downloads," or go to your Dock and click Finder to open the Finder window.

You can usually find the Downloads folder in the sidebar, under Favorites.

How to Manage Your Safari Downloads

There are several ways to manage your in-progress or completed downloads in Safari. To perform these actions, open the Downloads menu in Safari itself. Here’s what you can do:

• Pause Downloads: If you’re currently downloading, click the stop button beside the file name to pause the download, then click the resume button to resume it again.
• Remove a downloaded item: If you want to remove a single item from the list, Control-click the item and select Remove from List . You can also remove all your recently downloaded items by clicking Clear in the top right of the popup.

By default, Safari automatically deletes downloaded items after a day. If you want to change this:

• Go to Safari > Preferences .
• Click General , then go to Remove download list items . Choose from After one day , When Safari quits , Upon successful download , or Manually .

Manage Your Safari Downloads

There is a lot of content you can download on the web, and simply knowing how to download it is usually half the battle. But once you’ve done that, you can use the tips in this guide to find and manage your Safari downloads with ease, even customizing your download preferences to get fuller control over where your files save and when they get deleted.

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How to share folders and files from Mac to Windows and vice versa

Mac users are unlikely to be sharing their network with just other Macs, and likewise for Windows PC users. In modern work environments and at home, you can generally expect there to be a need for the two to communicate in some way.

This is undoubtedly the case for power users who may have two desktops at home that they use for tasks. One could easily be a MacBook Pro for portable work while the other is a Windows desktop that stays at home.

Accessing the same files across different workspaces on a network has its benefits, including storage savings. Storing files elsewhere means you're not consuming precious storage on your primary devices, which you could use for other data.

Though you could create a dedicated data store with a network-attached storage device, this could be expensive. A cheaper alternative is to use storage stored on another computer on the network.

This could be either an old computer used as if it's a file server or if you use two or more computers in daily life, by setting up folders that can be shared and viewable by the other desktop.

Getting this set up can be a bit of a chore, but once done, it will become a valuable time and space-saver.

Regardless of whether you want the Mac or the PC to host the files, there are two phases to pass through. First, you set up the shared folders on the host, and then you set macOS or Windows on the other computer to view the files over the network.

Windows sharing to Mac

Of the two, it is a little harder to set up Windows file sharing to a Mac. Given our discussions with users, it's also the likelier of the two scenarios you will run into.

Setting up Windows file sharing

First, ensure that Network Discovery is enabled on the Windows PC. To do this, click Start then Settings, followed by Network & Internet.

Click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi, depending on what is available, then Change Advanced Sharing Options.

Under the Private network section, ensure Network Discovery is turned on, with the "automatic setup of network-connected devices" also ticked. Under File and Printer Sharing, make sure that it is turned on, and click Save Changes.

Reminder: This is for the Private network profile. Do not do this to the Guest or Public profile.

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Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder that you want to share. If you need to create a new folder, right-click within File Explorer in the directory you want it located, and select New then Folder before giving that folder a name.

Right-click the folder and select Properties. Click Sharing, then under Network File and Folder Sharing, click Share.

Select user accounts for the Windows PC you want to share the folder with if required, then click Share and Done.

You could use the Advanced Sharing options to make more advanced changes to the folder's permissions, such as making it read-only for some users. If it's just a share for your own usage, there's no need to go into this section.

After getting the folders set up for sharing, the next bit is to get the other computer to access those folders over the network.

Accessing shared Windows folders in macOS

To open up the shared folders, you will need a few details from your PC first. This includes the IP address and Workgroup of the Windows PC, which can be found within the Network & Internet section of Settings.

You may also need your Windows account credentials.

On the Mac, open up Finder, then in the menu, select Go, then Connect to Server.

From the Connect to Server screen, you can first try to find the folder by clicking Browse to bring up the Network window, then selecting the Windows PC name from the list, followed by the shared folder.

Alternately, in the Connect to Server dropdown box, type in smb:// then the DNS name of the Windows PC, then / followed by folder (smb://DNSname/folder) or smb:// then the IP address then / followed by the folder name (smb://IPaddress/folder) into the box, then Connect.

You may be asked for your credentials for the Windows PC to be able to access the folder, including the Workgroup name the PC uses and the account you use to log in.

Once authenticated, you can access the files stored in the folders.

Mac sharing to Windows

This is a little easier to get going, as setting up file sharing on the Mac is a bit simpler overall. Accessing it on the PC is a tiny bit tougher.

Setting up Mac file sharing

In macOS, click the Apple logo in the menu, System Preferences, and Sharing.

Click the tickbox next to File Sharing to enable it, then Options. Tick Share files and folders using SMB.

Tick the box next to the user account sharing files to the Windows PC. You will be asked to confirm the user account password. Once accepted, click Done.

Note the information on this page detailing the SMB address you will need in Windows to connect.

Click back to System Preferences, then Network. Select your active network connection, then Advanced.

Under WINS, click Workgroup then the workgroup name for the Windows PC. This will typically be either WORKGROUP or MSHOME by default but can be different for advanced networking setups or at work.

Click OK, then Apply.

Head back to the Sharing menu and, under File Sharing, click the plus under Shared Folders. Navigate to the folder you want to share, then click Add.

You can change the settings for the folder under Users, including which users and groups can access the folder and what they can do with it. This includes reading and writing, read-only access, write-only access, and denying access.

Accessing shared macOS folders in Windows

Open File Explorer and select Network. The Mac should appear in that list. If so, click it and enter the Mac account name and password to access it.

If it doesn't appear, click the address bar, type in \\ followed by the for the Mac, and press Enter. Be aware that you must use backslashes, not forward slashes, for this to work. Under Enter Network Credentials, type in your Mac account credentials and confirm.

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Tom Nelson is an engineer, programmer, network manager, and computer network and systems designer who has written for Other World Computing,and others. Tom is also president of Coyote Moon, Inc., a Macintosh and Windows consulting firm.

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• How to Access the Safari Sidebar
• Understanding the Favorites Bar
• What Does the Bookmarks Menu Do?

Add a Folder to the Favorites Bar or Bookmarks Menu

• Step-by-Step: Name Bookmarks
• Step-by-Step: Add Subfolders to Folders

Organize Folders in the Favorites Bar

Organizing, deleting, and renaming folders.

Bookmarks tend to get out of hand. One way to get and keep them under control is to store them in folders. Of course, the process is easier if you set up folders before you start adding and editing bookmarks , but it's never too late to get organized.

The steps and screenshots here were performed in version 13.0.3 of Safari, but they should apply to older versions as well.

The Safari Sidebar

The easiest way to manage your bookmarks is through the Safari sidebar (sometimes referred to as the bookmarks editor). To access the Safari sidebar, click Bookmarks > Show Bookmarks . In older versions of Safari, the menu item might say Show All Bookmarks .

An alternative method to reveal the Safari sidebar is to use the Sidebar button in the Safari toolbar.

With the Safari Sidebar open, you can add, edit, and delete bookmarks, as well as add or delete folders or subfolders.

There are two main places to save bookmarks and bookmark folders : the Favorites bar and the Bookmarks menu.

The Favorites Bar

The Favorites bar is located near the top of the Safari window. It might not be visible depending on how you have Safari set up, but it's easy to enable: Simply select the View > Show Favorites Bar .

The Favorites bar is a great place to keep your favorite websites handy, either as individual links or in folders. The number of individual links you can store horizontally across the toolbar is limited to your screen width, of course, but it allows you to see and access them without clicking a drop-down menu. If you put links rather than folders in the Bookmarks bar, you can access the first nine of them using keyboard shortcuts rather than the mouse.

Using folders rather than links in the Favorites bar makes an almost endless array of websites immediately available from the bar. Otherwise, consider reserving the Favorites bar for sites you visit daily or at least once a week, and store everything else in the Bookmarks menu.

The Bookmarks Menu

The Bookmarks menu provides drop-down access to bookmarks and/or folders of bookmarks, depending on how you decide to organize it. It also provides a second way to access the Favorites bar, as well as bookmark-related commands. If you turn off the Favorites bar, perhaps to gain more screen real estate, you can still access it from the Bookmarks menu.

Adding a folder to the Favorites bar or the Bookmarks menu is easy; the trickier part is deciding how to set up your folders. Some categories, such as News, Sports, Weather, Tech, Work, Travel, and Shopping, are universal, or at least pretty obvious. Others, such as Crafts, Gardening, Woodworking, or Pets, are more personal.

Consider adding a Temp category to hold the sites you might visit briefly but want to return to later, when you have more time. These should be sites you wouldn't bookmark permanently but are interesting enough to check out—just not at the moment. If you corral them in a Temp folder, they will still pile up frighteningly fast, but at least they'll all be in one place.

Naming Your Bookmarks

To add a folder:

Select Bookmarks > Add Bookmark Folder . A new folder named untitled folder will appear at the bottom of the Bookmarks section, ready for you to change it.

Type in a new name, and press Return or Enter .

If you accidentally click away from the folder before you get a chance to name it, right-click the folder and select Edit Name from the pop-up menu. If you change your mind about the folder, right-click it and select Remove (or Delete , depending on your version of Safari) from the pop-up menu.

Select and drag the folder to the Favorites bar or the Bookmarks menu entry in the sidebar, depending on where you want to store it.

Whether you decide to add individual bookmarks or folders to the Favorites bar, keep their names short, so you can fit more of them in. Short names aren't a bad idea in the Bookmarks menu, either, but you have more leeway here because the links display in a hierarchical list.

Adding Subfolders to Folders

If you tend to collect a lot of bookmarks, consider adding subfolders to some of the folder categories. For example, you might have a top-level folder called Home that includes subfolders called Cooking , Decorating , and Gardening . To add a subfolder:

Open the Safari sidebar ( Bookmarks > Show Bookmarks ).

Select the Favorites Bar or the Bookmarks Menu entry, depending on the location of the top-level folder.

Select the target folder and then the right-facing arrow to the left of it to display the folder's contents (even if the folder is empty). If you don't do this, a new folder you create will be added at the same level as the existing folder, rather than within the folder.

From the Bookmarks menu, select Add Bookmark Folder . A new subfolder will appear in the selected folder, with its name ( untitled folder ) highlighted and ready for you to edit. Type in a new name, and press Return or Enter .

If you're having problems getting the subfolders to appear in the selected folder, simply drag the subfolder to the folder you wish to have the subfolder occupy.

To add more subfolders to the same folder, select the folder again, then select Bookmarks > Add Bookmark Folder . Repeat the process until you've added all of the desired subfolders, but resist the urge to get carried away.

Rearranging the folders in the Favorites bar is easy. You can do this two ways: directly in the Favorites bar itself or in the Safari sidebar:

• Select the folder you want to move, and drag it to its target location in the Favorites bar. The other folders will move out of the way to accommodate it.
• Select Bookmarks > Show Bookmarks . In the Safari sidebar, click Favorites. To move a folder, click and hold the folder's icon, then drag it to the desired location. You can move a folder to a different position at the same level in the hierarchy, or drag it into another folder.

The first option is easiest if you're rearranging top-level folders; the second option is the one to choose if you want to rearrange subfolders.

To rearrange your bookmark folders, open the Bookmarks sidebar and simply drag the folders to the desired positions.

To delete a folder from your Bookmarks menu or Favorites bar, right-click on the folder, and select Remove from the pop-up menu.

Check the folder first to be sure that it doesn't contain bookmarks or subfolders that you'd like to save elsewhere.

To rename a folder, right-click it and select Rename ( older versions of Safari used Edit Name instead) from the pop-up menu. The folder's name will be highlighted, ready for you to edit. Type in a new name, and press Return or Enter .

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In your work or personal life, you'll sometimes need to download a file on your iPhone or iPad. Using the new feature introduced in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can now do this directly in Safari. No third-party app needed!

Safari's download manager is a hidden new feature in the  iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 updates. If you're going about your day, browsing the web, you probably won't be aware of the feature. Instead, it comes up when you tap on a download link.

Go to a web page and find the link for a file you want to download. When you select it, you'll see a popup with the filename asking if you want to download it. Tap on the "Download" button.

The download will start, and you'll see a new "Downloads" button appear next to the address bar at the top of the browser. Tap on the button to reveal all current downloads. From here, you can monitor the progress of multiple downloads.

If you want to stop a download at any time, simply tap on the "X" button.

Once the download is finished, tap on the file to preview it. If you've downloaded a media file, image, or a PDF, you'll be able to see it in the preview window.

You can then share the file to any app. Tap on the "Share" button from the bottom-left corner.

Press the "Search" icon next to the filename in the Downloads section to open the file.

Once you open the file in the Files app, you can tap and hold on the file to reveal the menu.

From here, tap on "Delete" to delete the file.

By default, the downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive in the Files app. This is a great option if you have a paid iCloud storage plan  because it allows your downloaded files to instantly sync across all your devices.

But if you're on the free, 5GB tier, you might not have space for storing large files.

Thankfully, you can change the default location to local storage. Open the "Settings" app and go to Safari > Downloads. If you can't find the browser on your phone, try using Apple's Spotlight search to locate it.

Here, switch the selection to "On My iPhone" or "On My iPad" depending on your device.

By default, Safari will pick the "Downloads" folder. You can change this by tapping on the "Other" option to select any folder from the local storage (or from a cloud storage option).

The new download manager in Safari is exclusive to iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and above. If you haven't updated to the latest OS (which you should), or if you're in a situation where you can't update, here's a workaround for you.

Try using the free Documents 5 app by Readdle . It's an all-in-one browser and file manager app.

Open the Documents 5 app and tap on the "Browser" button in the bottom-right corner to switch to the browser mode.

Now, navigate to the page with the download link and tap on it. From the next screen, select the folder where you want to download the file and tap on "Done."

The download will now start. You can tap on the "Downloads" tab to view all downloads.

Tap on the "Files" button from the bottom-left corner to switch to the file manager. From here, tap on the "Downloads" folder to see your downloaded file. You can tap on the download to preview it in the app. Tap on the "Menu" button to view options for opening the file in another app.

Safari's download manager is just one of the many new features in iOS 13. Take a look at our list of the  best iOS 13 features to learn more.

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The Files app has grown into a full-fledged document and file management app with the latest iOS releases, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. You can now easily copy files between multiple file services, download files locally, and even connect up removable storage to copy files to and from.

In this article, we’ll delve into how to manage internet downloads from Safari, configure the local location in the Files app, and copy or move files to and from removable storage from local storage.

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How to manage your local storage

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 allow you to easily manage local storage. Local storage is a place where files can be stored locally on the SSD or device without storing it on a file sharing service or iCloud Drive.

Before you can begin storing files locally, you first need to enable the local storage inside of the Files app. To do this, perform these steps:

• Open the Files app on your iOS device.
• Select the “…” button in the sidebar on iPadOS, or in the root of the Browse tab on iOS.
• Select Edit / Edit Sidebar.
• Enable the switch for On My iPhone/iPad ( Figure A ).

Once you’ve done this, a new location will be added to the sidebar called On My iPhone/iPad. Tapping on this location will present you with the contents of the local file system. Folders for apps that have files stored locally will appear. In this location, you can create a new folder by tapping the Folder+ at the top of the screen.

You can easily copy files to this location from iCloud Drive or another service by tapping and dragging from the other service into this local location. The files added here will be stored on the device and if you go offline, they will still be available for manipulation without any need to rely on an internet connection.

This is a great place to store books, PDFs, or other documents that need to be frequently accessed when offline.

How to download files from Safari

Newer versions of Safari, including the one in iOS 13 and 14, can let you easily download files, such as zip files, PDFs, and more. To download a file in Safari, just tap on a download link on a website or tap and hold on a link and then tap Download Linked File ( Figure B ).

If you have an iCloud Drive account, by default, this will cause the files to be downloaded to a Downloads folder contained in your iCloud Drive account. However, you can change this setting so that the files are downloaded locally to your iPhone or iPad.

To change the download location in Safari, perform these steps:

• Open the Settings app.
• Navigate to Safari | Downloads.
• Select On My iPhone/iPad as the location to store downloaded files ( Figure C ).

Once a file is downloaded, it will be available in the Files app at the selected location.

Inside of this Downloads view, you can also choose to clean up and remove downloaded list items. This is not removing the file itself, but rather the list items that appear when tapping the Download button in Safari’s toolbar. We tend to keep this on Upon Successful Download.

How to use removable storage

To use removable storage, you’ll first need to plug in the drive to your iPad or iPhone. To do this, you’ll either need a USB-C or Lightning compatible thumb drive, or use an adapter.

If you’re using an iPad with USB-C, then you can easily use any USB-C hub adapter to connect an external drive; if you’re using an iPad with a Lightning port or iPhone, then get the Apple Camera Connection Kit , and you can easily plug in a thumb drive or external drive. You may have issues with some iPad or iPhone models if you’re connecting an external drive that requires power to operate. Some iPhone and iPad models will only supply limited power over the Lightning port.

Once you’ve plugged in the adapter, then your external drive, open the Files app, and you’ll notice that your drive will automatically appear under the Locations section in the sidebar on iPadOS or the Browse tab in iOS ( Figure D ).

This works just like any other file location and you can easily tap, hold, and drag files to and from this location to your iPad, or vice versa. You can also drag files from cloud storage locations like iCloud Drive onto the external storage location.

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I have an Ipad and a Mabook Air from my school. As a teacher, I download files, but both are limited in storage. Can I use the iCloud downloads instead, and how do I make sure they don't get on the drives? Thanks for a great help. Been using macs for 30 years, but I've learned more from you in the last three.

Ralph: My advice is to just keep the Downloads folder neat. After downloading, move the file or use it as needed. Downloading to the iCloud Downloads folder is the default for your iPad, but using that on your Mac won't help free up space in the short term as the file would still be cached locally and using space.

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Safari, the default browser on Mac, is a great tool for browsing the internet. With its easy-to-use interface and useful features, it is the go-to option for many Mac users. Safari’s download manager is also a highly useful tool, allowing users to easily download and access files from the internet.

In this article, we will explore where to find downloaded files in Safari on a Mac and how to manage them.

Where to Find Downloaded Files in Safari on a Mac

Safari saves all downloaded files in the Downloads folder on your Mac. You can find the Downloads folder by opening a new Finder window and looking under the Favorites section in the sidebar. Alternatively, you can click on the Go menu in the menu bar, choose Downloads, or press the shortcut Command + Option + L.

Inside the Downloads folder, you will see a list of all the downloaded files and folders. The files appear in chronological order with the newest downloads at the top.

How to Manage Downloaded Files in Safari on a Mac

Managing your downloaded files in Safari is easy. You have the option to open, move, delete, or share them with others.

Opening a Downloaded File

To open a downloaded file, simply double click on it. Safari automatically saves and opens commonly downloaded files such as PDFs, images, and videos. However, if the file type is not recognized by Safari, it may prompt you to select a program to open it with.

Moving a Downloaded File

Controlling clutter in your Downloads folder is important. It is essential to move downloaded files from their default location to where you can easily find them. To move a downloaded file, simply drag and drop it to a different folder or location, such as your desktop or Documents folder.

Deleting a Downloaded File

To delete a downloaded file, select the file and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can right-click on the file and choose Move to Trash. The deleted files will still take up space on your Mac until you empty the Trash.

Sharing a Downloaded File

Sharing your downloaded files can be useful, especially when collaborating with others. To share a file, simply right-click on it and choose Share. You can then share the file via email, iMessage, AirDrop, or any other sharing option available on your Mac.

In summary, the Downloads folder in Safari on a Mac is where all downloaded files are stored. You can easily manage downloaded files by opening, moving, deleting, or sharing them using the options available in Safari. By following the tips in this article, you can keep your downloaded files organized and your Mac’s storage space free.    

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Bookmark files and folders in Safari

You can access common files and folders directly from Safari's Bookmarks bar.

If you are a Safari user then you might be familiar with the program's Bookmarks bar, where you can save links to individual Web pages, or group them as collections in folders.

You can also use it to save any other location you can link to through Safari's address bar, including files and folders on the system.

To do this, simply drag a file to the address bar, and you should see a bookmark to it as you would any other file. You can also load some files such as images directly into Safari by dropping them on a Safari window, and then bookmark them as you would any Web URL.

This feature might be useful for quick-linking to files you commonly access, such as a text document of recipes, quotes, signatures, or other details you might use when browsing the Web, posting on forums and social media sites, or otherwise.

You can even add folders to the Bookmarks bar, but you can only do so indirectly by adding a file, and then editing the bookmark link and removing the file so only the desired path is present. Depending on your Safari version, doing this may reveal the folder in the Finder, or may show you a hierarchical drop-down menu of the folder's contents.

While useful, this feature does have limitations. Since you cannot drag folders directly to the Bookmarks bar, files that are packaged, such as Pages documents, cannot be dragged to the bar. It will only work with formats that are saved in a single file.

Beyond file and folder access, you can edit the links to point to FTP, AFP, and SMB servers and the shares in them, or even to VNC servers to quickly invoke screen sharing. You can organize these bookmarks into folders, and be able to access shared computers directly from within Safari.

As with file access, using these links will open the default program that handles them (e.g., Screen Sharing for VNC connections), so while Safari will open JPEG and PDF files in the browser window, it will not do so for TXT and RTF files, and instead open these in TextEdit or whatever default handler you have set for these formats.

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macOS 101: How to Manage, View Downloads in Safari

In the macOS Safari web browser , you can choose where downloaded files are deposited. By default they’re located in your Downloads folder.

You can find the Downloads folder by going to the Users folder on your Mac’s hard drive and clicking User. You’ll see it listed along with folders for Desktop, Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Public.

To change where the downloads go, go to Safari’s Preferences and select General. You’ll see a dialog box that allows you to select the file download location, as well as determine how often you want downloaded items automatically removed from your Mac: after one day, when you Mac shuts down, after a successful download, or manually.

You can also choose whether to automatically open “safe” files after they’ve downloaded. Safe files include movies, pictures, sounds, PDF and text documents, and archives.

In Safari, you can click on anything identified as a download link, or Control-click an image or other object on the page. To choose to download a linked file (and some webpage items can’t be downloaded, in Safari click the Show Downloads button near the top-right corner of the web browser window.  

If there are no downloads, the button won’t appear. If files are currently being downloaded, you can use the button to pause and resume them.

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After the Sonoma update, downloaded files are hidden on MacBook Pro

When I download files in Sonoma, all files are hidden, I have to use command+shift+. to make those files unhidden, any idea about how to fix this issue? Every file(including regular image and google doc) downloaded is hidden, which makes no sense...

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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 12:41 PM

Posted on Oct 9, 2023 12:58 PM

Same issue. All downloaded folders and files from all browsers are invisible. Opening in Safe Mode did not help so it is not likely an issue with an addon. It is more likely an issue in the OS.

I can make them visible for a session by using the commands noted in this thread but some applications still won't see them (especially anything running in and emulation like Parallels.)

Started after upgrading to Sonoma and have not been able to fix.

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Oct 9, 2023 12:58 PM in response to Lea0909

Sep 30, 2023 1:53 PM in response to elislav240

Sorry I'm only adding to your misery: me too. The full content of my 'Pictures' folder (photos and text files) is hidden after the Sonoma upgrade. I can bring up the files using command+shift+period and view them, but my photo editing apps don't see them....very annoying, I can't edit anything at all.

Sep 28, 2023 1:03 PM in response to leroydouglas

All files downloaded, including jpg, doc, pdf and ipynb files. They are not visible after downloading from Chrome. I have to use command+shift+. to make those files apprear.

Oct 17, 2023 10:19 AM in response to Lea0909

I found on Reddit that it's possibly an issue with Google Chrome and the default download setting. I updated all of my Google Chrome profile download settings and switched them to save the files in my Downloads folder, and the files are no longer hidden.

Go to Google Chrome -> Settings -> Downloads.

I also reactivated my iCloud Drive Sync this Mac and Desktop & Documents Folders settings because I like sharing files between my devices.

Go to System Settings -> Click on your Apple ID name -> iCloud -> iCloud Drive.

Oct 3, 2023 11:31 AM in response to Lea0909

I had the same issue after installing Sonoma. Apple support couldn't help either. I typed this into the terminal and it worked for me. All my hidden files appeared on my desktop (some really old ones as well) and my downloaded files appear where I want them to.

Oct 16, 2023 1:42 PM in response to Lea0909

It is an issue for files (.pdf) downloaded with Chrome. Safari works; the downloaded files appear on the desktop.

Apple needs to figure this out. It's not about restarting, etc. etc. It's all about Sonoma and Chrome. I know people are trying to help with their suggestions but unfortunately many suggestions go into the weeds. It's a simple problem that requires help from no one but APPLE.

Oct 20, 2023 2:06 AM in response to leroydouglas

It is not only a Chrome issue, it happens to files created with other softwre, for example with Capture one, they are all hiddden... :-( it is a issue from new OS Sonoma 14... before updating to Sonoma it didn't happen...I am waiting for Apple to fix this...

Sep 28, 2023 1:16 PM in response to Lea0909

Lea0909 wrote:

I just restarted my laptop and tried to download a google doc file as pdf and a png file. They could be downloaded but they are still hidden files.

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/5257ee07-0672-4533-952a-00aaa95d6db4

this looks a bit suspect to me... what is this cloud reference?

Sep 28, 2023 1:26 PM in response to Lea0909

I tried to download a picture and a google doc, they all are unhidden files if I download with Safari but with Chrom, they are hidden files.

Sounds like a Chrome issue—for your third party

if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstaller

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Oct 2, 2023 11:15 AM in response to Kgoujon

Kgoujon wrote:

Where do I find this? I searched for Bitdefender and didn't find it.

Bitdefender is a third party anti-virus app which @alexanon has installed on their computer....that user made it seem it would fix everyone else's issue, not realizing that most people are not running Bitdefender.

However, their advice isn't totally useless since other anti-virus apps, cleaning/optimizer apps, or third party security utilities could be causing a similar issue. None of these types of apps are needed on a Mac and will usually cause more problems than they solve. If you have any of these types of apps installed, you should uninstall them by following the developer's instructions....of course it is your computer so the choice is yours whether to run junk apps. macOS already has great built in security especially when the user also practices safe computing habits as outlined in this excellent article written by a respected forum contributor:

Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community

Nov 24, 2023 11:58 AM in response to octechwriter

Thank you !

A variation of your workaround worked for me using Safari:

• At top of Safari browser (toolbar area) - select the download button (Circle with down arrow)

A list of my downloaded files appears

• Select the file(s) name of interest (it becomes highlighted), then right-click mouse button and select "Show in Finder" - after a few seconds the file(s) become visible in Finder (Downloads folder)

Mac Studio M1 Max / Sonoma 14.1.1

Nov 8, 2023 12:47 PM in response to DMB WHSE

macOS 14.1.1 hasn't fixed it either. I guess we will see a fix in 2030 in macOS 20.1

Sep 28, 2023 12:48 PM in response to Lea0909

When I download files in Sonoma, all files are hidden, I have to use command+shift+. to make those files unhidden, any idea about how to fix this issue? Every file(including regular image and google doc) downloaded is hidden, which makes no sense...

What files?

all the same file type?

Download how?

Maybe you can say more?

Have you shut down and restarted more than once since the upgrade?

Oct 2, 2023 10:53 AM in response to alexanon

Thank you for your suggestion, alexanon, but I am not using Bitdefender. Yet, 'something' is making my 'Pictures' folder (and some other files in different folders too I found out) hidden. If so many people are experiencing this, should apple not come with a patch?

Oct 3, 2023 10:16 PM in response to Lea0909

There is a bug with Desktop iCloud synching. You should disable it for now and it will resume working until Apple will fix it.

System Settings --> Click on your name –> iCloud --> iCloud Drive --> Disable sync this Mac (choose keep a copy after you disable it).

Or you can just search iCloud via spotlight and it will save you the first two steps.

iCloud to offer ‘Keep Downloaded’ option in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia

iCloud Drive is a great way to manage files. It automatically moves files from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac’s Desktop and Documents folders to iCloud to make sure that you have enough local storage space. But an annoying aspect of this is that there’s no way to indicate that you want a file to stay on your device and not be moved to iCloud.

That’s changing in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. As reported by MacRumors , Apple is adding a “Keep Downloaded” option that prevents the file from being moved to iCloud and keeps the file on the device. While iCloud for Windows lets you keep files downloaded on your PC, in macOS Sonoma and earlier, files are regularly uploaded to iCloud and need to be re-downloaded before they are accessed.

in IOS 18, when using the Files app to peruse iCloud Drive, tap and hold a file, and in the pop-up menu, a new “Keep Downloaded” option is available. In macOS Sequoia, Control-click a file in the iCloud folder to see “Keep Downloaded.” When this is selected in either OS, the iCloud icon turns solid gray, and the file remains in the iCloud folder–it doesn’t move to On My iPhone, Documents, or some other location.

It’s not clear how this feature works when a user modifies that file. Is the keep-downloaded file a copy of the file on iCloud and changes are synced to the iCloud version? What happens when a keep-downloaded file on one device is accessed by another device? We’ll experiment with this new feature and provide details when the public beta becomes available, but it’s a feature that users have been asking for for quite some time.

For more information about the upcoming OS updates, check out our iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia superguides.

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Fix: Folders Shared with Me Are Syncing as Internet Shortcut

Starting around June 2024, Windows 11/10 users from different regions reported the same issue – folders shared with me are syncing as Internet shortcut in OneDrive . This issue may be caused by an internal error affecting the synchronization and processing of data within the OneDrive service. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue and is actively working on a resolution.

Hi. I had some folders shared from different users in my OneDrive account. I had added the folders to my OneDrive with Add Shortcut to OneDrive button from Shared folders in cloud. The account is logged into a windows pc and every files including the folders shared with my were syncing fine until yesterday. Yesterday night the shared folders were completely removed from the Windows pc and folders are replaced with internet shortcut. Microsoft

Fix 1: Make Sure OneDrive and Windows Are Latest

To fix the “folders shared with me are syncing as Internet shortcut in OneDrive” issue, you should make sure OneDrive and the operating system are up to date. The following is how to update Windows 11.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings .

2. Click Windows Update and click the Check for updates button.

3. Then, it will start to check if there are any updates available.

To update OneDrive, you can go to Microsoft Store.

If you want to keep system and apps up to date on Windows 11, this post is what you need. Here are the full details.

Fix 2: Remove the Shortcut and Add It Again

You can also remove the shortcut and add it again to fix the “OneDrive shared folders became Internet shortcuts” issue. Here is how to do that:

1. Remove the shortcut.

2. Open OneDrive. In the navigation pane, select Shared with you .

3. Find the folder you want to add, and click the circle in the folder’s tile to select it.

4. Select Add shortcut to My files . Or you can right-click the folder, and then select Add shortcut to My files .

Fix 3: Try the Temporary Workarounds

Some users have reported temporary workarounds, such as accessing shared folders directly through the OneDrive web interface. Some users reported that they fixed the issue by logging into One Drive with another user account.

Microsoft launches offline mode in OneDrive for web. This post provides more details for you and you can know how to use it.

Fix 4: Contact Microsoft Support

If you still encounter the “folders shared with me are syncing as Internet shortcut in OneDrive” issue, you may contact Microsoft Support for professional help.

Fix 5: Try Another Sync Tool

If the above solutions are not working, I highly recommend you use the free backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker to sync files to other local locations in Windows 10/11 instead of syncing files to the cloud. Now, you can download it to use it for free in 30 days.

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If you insist on using cloud sync software, there are some other tools for you such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. You can get them from their official website.

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