Saved files disappear when download folder files deleted

On my iMac I download files then save them to another folder with a different name. When I then delete the downloaded file the file saved in the new folder also disappears. Why is this happening? Can I prevent it?

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 6:18 AM

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Jul 7, 2021 2:38 AM in response to Jeff_W.

Hi Jeff

Downloaded files usually open in Preview. From there I use the "Export as pdf" command to save them in a new folder with a modified file name. I clear out my download folder periodically to Trash. I recently went looking for some files to find the new folder empty. and can only think they disappeared when I emptied the Download Folder.

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