- Google Chrome saves downloads to a default folder, but you can change it on Android and Windows.
- On Android, go to Chrome Settings → Downloads → Download location and choose a new folder.
- On Windows, go to Chrome Settings → Downloads → Change to choose a different folder.
Have you ever had trouble finding a downloaded file in Google Chrome? Do your downloads always go to the same default folder, making it difficult to organize them?
Google Chrome saves downloaded files to a default location, usually in the “Downloads” folder on your computer. But what if you want to change the Chrome download location?
So, in this article, I will show you how to change the Google Chrome default download folder location on your Android and Windows. So, let’s get started.
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How to change the Google Chrome Download Location folder on Android
If you have an external SD card or other storage device and want to change the Chrome download location on your Android device, follow these steps:
1. First, open Chrome on your Android device, tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, and then select “Downloads” from the drop-down menu.
2. Then, tap the Settings icon on the top right corner of the screen.
3. Now tap on “Download Location” and select your other folder/storage where you want to save the downloaded files.
Note: If your Android phone does not have an SD card, then you will not see the option to change the download location.
How to change the Chrome Download Location folder on Windows
Now, if you are a Windows user and want to change the Chrome Default Download Folder on your Windows, you can follow these steps:
1. First, open Chrome on your Windows, click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner, and then select Settings from the drop-down menu.
2. Then, select Downloads from the left side panel and click Change.
3. Now, select the folder where you want to save files. click on it, and then click Select Folder.
How to Make Chrome Ask Chrome Where To Save Each File
If you want more control over where to save each file you download, you can make Chrome ask you for the download location every time you download a file. To do so, Simply follow the steps below.
- First, open Chrome, tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, and then select “Downloads”.
- Then, turn on the toggle next to Ask where to save each file before downloading.
That’s it. Now Chrome asks you for the download location every time you download a file.
Conclusion
So, that’s all. In this article, I have shown you how to change Google Chrome’s default download folder location. By following these steps, you can easily change your download location on your Android and Windows.
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FAQs
Can I set different download folders for different file types in Chrome?
No, Chrome does not provide this option by default. However, you can select a folder for each download manually by activating the “Ask where to save each file before downloading” option.
Will changing the download folder affect existing downloaded files?
No, changing the download location only affects new downloads. Your old files will remain in their original folder.
Does this apply to incognito mode downloads?
No, but if you turn on “Ask where to save each file before downloading,” it will download even in incognito mode.
