{"id":411630,"date":"2022-03-02T23:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-find-downloads-on-a-mac\/"},"modified":"2022-03-02T23:00:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:00:23","slug":"how-to-find-downloads-on-a-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-downloads-on-a-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Find Downloads on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a242ea08c961\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a242ea08c961\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-downloads-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Find_Your_Downloads_Folder\" >How to Find Your Downloads Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-downloads-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Find_Downloads_Not_in_the_Downloads_Folder\" >How to Find Downloads Not in the Downloads Folder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Find <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a>s on a Mac&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-788024\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_downloads_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_downloads_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_downloads_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve downloaded a file through a browser like Safari or Chrome on your Mac, you might be confused about where the file ended up. Luckily, there\u2019s a typical place to look first, and we\u2019ll help you find it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Your_Downloads_Folder\"><\/span>How to Find Your Downloads Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On a Mac, downloaded files are usually saved by default in a special folder called \u201cDownloads\u201d that is located within your user account folder. By default, macOS ships with a link to your personal Downloads folder in the dock, which is the row of app icons on the bottom or side of your screen. Look in the dock (beside the Trash) for a stack of icons or a folder icon with a downward-pointing arrow on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788037\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_download_stack_dock.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the Mac dock, click the Downloads stack or folder shortcut beside the trash can.\" width=\"650\" height=\"271\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click that shortcut, and your Downloads folder will open.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have a shortcut to Downloads in the dock, you can drag the Downloads folder from Finder to the area beside Trash to place it there. You can also change its appearance between a \u201cStack\u201d and a blue folder icon by right-clicking the Downloads shortcut and using the \u201cDisplay As\u201d option.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Pin a Folder or a File to Your Mac&#8217;s Dock<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also find the Downloads folder in Finder, which is an application that helps you manage files. To open Finder, click the Finder icon in your dock, which looks like a smiley face.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-716670\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mac_click_finder_dock.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Finder Window that opens, you have several options for reaching the Downloads folder.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Menu Bar:<\/strong> With Finder in the foreground, click Go &gt; Downloads in the menu bar at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Finder Sidebar:<\/strong> In any Finder window, look in the sidebar on the left side of the window and click \u201cDownloads\u201d in the list of \u201cFavorites.\u201d If \u201cDownloads\u201d isn\u2019t listed in Favorites, you can drag the icon for the Downloads folder into the sidebar later. Or press Command+Comma (\u201c,\u201d), click \u201cSidebar\u201d and place a check mark beside \u201cDownloads\u201d in the list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Browsing:<\/strong> If you want to find the Downloads folder by browsing a file path, start at your Macintosh HD root folder, then navigate to Users &gt; [Username] &gt; Downloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788036\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_downloads_menu.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Finder, click &quot;Go&quot; in the menu bar, then select &quot;Downloads.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you open the Downloads folder, you\u2019ll see a group of files that you\u2019ve downloaded in the past. Look through it to find the file you\u2019re missing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Finder on a Mac?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Downloads_Not_in_the_Downloads_Folder\"><\/span>How to Find Downloads Not in the Downloads Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the file you\u2019re looking for isn\u2019t located in the Downloads folder and you know the file\u2019s name, you can do a Spotlight search to find it. To do so, press Command+Space on your keyboard, then type the name of the file (or part of the name) you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788045\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_spotlight_file_search.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type a file name in Mac Spotlight Search.\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you see the file in the list of results, you\u2019re set. To show the file\u2019s location in Finder, highlight the file in the Spotlight results list and press Command+Return.<\/p>\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t help, you can also use saved download history in your browser to locate the missing file. In Safari, you can see your download history by pressing Option+Command+L or clicking the downward arrow in a circle beside the address bar. In the menu that appears, click the magnifying glass icon beside a file to open its location in Finder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788110\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_safari_download_files.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"246\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Chrome, you can also see a downloads list if it hasn\u2019t been cleared. To do so, open Chrome and click the three dots button in the upper-right corner of any window. In the menu that appears, select \u201cDownloads.\u201d In the Downloads tab that opens, locate the file in the list and click the \u201cShow in Finder\u201d link below it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788044\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mac_chrome_show_in_finder.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Show in Finder.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"244\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Finder window will open pointing to the location of your downloaded file. Repeat with any other files you need to locate. 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