Changing Download Settings On Mac

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Dec 07, 2019.

By default, most downloaded PDF files open in the Internet browser currently in use, usually in a new window or tab. This page will outline how to make the browser download PDF files automatically, rather than open them in a new tab. To proceed, select your browser from the list below and follow the instructions.

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  1. Jul 18, 2020.
  2. Select the adapter you want to change the MAC address. You will get the details of your selection below. In the Information tab, find the Change MAC Address frame. Enter new MAC address in the field and click Change Now! You may even click Random MAC Address button to fill up a randomly selected MAC address from the vendor list available.
  3. Open the Chrome app and then go to Chrome Settings by choosing “Preferences” from the Chrome.
  4. Customize your Mac with System Preferences. You can change system settings to customize your Mac. For example, you can change the size and location of the Dock, choose a light or dark appearance, change the desktop picture, and more. To change System Preferences on your Mac, click the System Preferences icon in the Dock or choose Apple menu System Preferences.
Tip

To change the name of a PDF file you want to download, right-click the download link and select Save As.

Microsoft Edge Legacy

Microsoft Edge Legacy does not download PDF files by default and this setting cannot be changed. However, Edge Legacy does give you the option to save a PDF after it opens in the browser.

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge Legacy browser.
  2. Browse to the PDF file you'd like to view or download and click it.
  3. The file should automatically open in the browser window.
  4. To save (download) the PDF, click the icon, located near the top-right corner of the browser window.

Internet Explorer

Similar to Microsoft Edge Legacy, Internet Explorer displays PDF files by default, instead of offering to download them for you. However, downloading a PDF is still possible. Follow these steps to view or download a PDF with Internet Explorer.

  1. Open the Internet Explorer browser.
  2. Browse to the PDF you'd like to view or download and click it.
  3. The file should automatically open in the browser window.
  4. To save (download) the PDF, click the icon, located near the bottom of the browser window. If you do not see the save icon, move your mouse towards the bottom of the browser window, and a black bar should appear, where the save icon is located.

Google Chrome

By default, Google Chrome opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. To change how Google Chrome treats PDF files in the browser, follow the steps below.

  1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
  2. Click the icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select Settings from the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. On the Settings window, under Privacy and security, click the Site Settings option.
  5. Scroll down the Site Settings screen to find and click the PDF documents option.
  6. Next to Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome, click the toggle switch to set to the On or Off position. Chrome downloads a PDF when the toggle switch is set to On and displays a PDF in the browser when set to Off.
  1. Close the Settingstab.

Mozilla Firefox

If you're using Firefox, follow these steps.

  1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser.
  2. Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  3. Select from the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. On the left side of the screen, make sure the General option is selected.
  1. In the Applications section (under the Files and Applications heading), select the Portable Document File (PDF) entry in the Content Type column, and click the down arrow icon to the right.
  2. To make Firefox automatically download PDF files, select Save File from the drop-down menu.
Tip

To have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select the Preview in Firefox option or Use other option to choose another program.

Opera

By default, Opera opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. To change how Opera treats PDF files in the browser, follow the steps below.

  1. Open the Opera Internet browser.
  2. Click the Opera menu button in the upper-left corner.
  3. Select Settings from the drop-down menu that appears.
  4. In the Settings window, under Privacy and security, click the Site Settings option.
  1. Scroll down to the Site Settings screen to find and click the PDF documents option.
  2. Next to Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Opera, click the toggle switch to set to the On or Off position. Opera downloads a PDF when the toggle switch is set to On and displays a PDF in the browser when set to Off.
  1. Close the Settingstab.

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Additional information

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I have been a Mac user for quite some time. There are three web browsers such as Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox which I use the most on my Mac. While Safari is easily the top-notch choice for me, Chrome and Firefox are highly impressive as well.

I download a number of files regularly. By default, all the downloaded files are saved in the Download folders. But, what if you want to save any file to a specific location? You can easily change the download location on Mac.

We have already made a post on how to change Safari’s download location on Mac. And now, we are all set to walk you through the steps to change the download location in Chrome and Firefox. Let’s sail through!

How to Change Download Location in Chrome on Mac

Step #1. Launch Chrome on your Mac.

Step #2. Next up, you have to click on Menu icon from the top right corner.

Step #3. Click on Settings.

Step #4. Click on Show advanced settings and then scroll down to the “Downloads” section.

Step #5. Click on Change and select where you would want your downloaded files to be saved.

If want to choose a particular location for each download, you need to select the “Ask where to save each file before downloading” checkbox.

How to Change Download Folder in Mozilla Firefox on Mac

Step #1. Open Firefox on your Mac.

Step #2. Click on the menu icon from the top right corner.

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Step #3. Select Preferences. (Alternately, you can also click on the Firefox menu at the top Mac bar, and then select Preferences.)

Step #4. Next, you have to click on Choose button at the far right.

Step #5. Now, you need to select the location that you want to set as the Default Download Location.

If you want to choose the download location each time you download, select Always ask me where to save files.

That’s it!

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Which is your favorite web browser? How much do you use Safari on your Mac? Is Chrome the best in the world? Let us know your view in the comment section.

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