How to: Open the default Downloads folder on your computer or mobile device


Instructions

Jump to:

A: Android

For the latest and most accurate information regarding how to locate Downloads on your Android device, please visit Google's support website at https://support.google.com/android/answer/9110661?hl=en.

B: iOS

For the latest and most accurate information regarding how to open the Downloads folder on your iPhone, please visit Apple's support website at https://support.apple.com/en-us/102440.

TIP: Apple also has a short YouTube video demonstrating this process at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uStW240j09g.

C: macOS

C1) Open Finder.

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C2) In your Mac's menu bar, click Go and choose Downloads.

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TIP: There is also normally a Downloads stack on the right side of your Dock next to the Trash.

D: Windows

D1) Right-click your Start button. In the list of options that appears, click File Explorer.

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D2) In the left-hand pane, click the Downloads folder.

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Outcome

You can access downloaded files on your device.