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

  1. Open Finder.

    macOS screen with the Finder icon highlighted

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

    macOS Finder window with the Go menu and Downloads option highlighted

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

D: Windows

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

    Windows 11 screen with the Start menu open and File Explorer highlighted

  2. In the left-hand pane, click the Downloads folder.

    Windows File Explorer window with the Downloads folder highlighted

Outcome

You can access downloaded files on your device.