Safari download file

Cant seem to locate the download category on my safari be it in settings or icloud storage,it does not exist, need help.

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 6:52 AM

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Jul 5, 2023 12:42 PM in response to zacharia37

Hi there zacharia37,


We see you need help with downloads from Safari. You don't specify which device you were trying to locate downloads from. We'll provide information for a Mac, then iPhone or iPad. Reply back if the information doesn't help or you are looking for something different.


Download items from the web using Safari on Mac


See items you downloaded
1. In the Safari app  on your Mac, click the Show Downloads button  near the top-right corner of the Safari window. 
2. The button isn’t shown if the downloads list is empty.
3. Do any of the following:
* Pause a download: Click the Stop button  to the right of the filename in the downloads list. To resume, click the Resume button .
* Find a downloaded item on your Mac: Click the magnifying glass  next to the filename in the downloads list. If you move a file or change the download location after downloading it, Safari can’t find the file.
* Tip: To change where downloaded items are saved on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, click General, then click the “File download location” pop-up menu and choose a location.
* Clear the downloads list: In the downloads list, click Clear. To remove one item, Control-click it, then choose Remove From List. 
* By default, Safari automatically removes an item after one day. To change when items are automatically removed, choose Safari > Settings, click General, then click the “Remove download list items” pop-up menu and choose an option.


If you have an iPhone or iPad: Where to find downloads on your iPhone or iPad


If you just downloaded a file from Safari

1. Next to the search field in Safari, tap the Page Settings button .

2. Tap the Downloads button.


Best regards.




Jul 8, 2023 7:46 AM in response to zacharia37

Hey zacharia37,


That's good to know. The steps in the guide previously shared should help locate the files. Here's that link again, just in case: Where to find downloads on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You could also try searching for the download using these steps: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.


Take care!

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