Whatsapp and MacAir

I am using whatsapp web on my new mac air 2. when I click on whatsapp media files, the files gets saved in my download folder instead of opening (so that I can decide if I want to save them at all !!). Can I only view the whatsapp files instead of saving them each time ? If I have to save them, can I default only Whatsapp attachments to a new folder instead of all attachments


Posted on Oct 3, 2023 6:34 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2023 6:51 AM

girish2023 wrote:

I am using whatsapp web on my new mac air 2. when I click on whatsapp media files, the files gets saved in my download folder instead of opening (so that I can decide if I want to save them at all !!). Can I only view the whatsapp files instead of saving them each time ?

That would be a question for the Whatsapp web developers. Only they can determine how their own website works and what it does with the files and attachments for the chats.


If I have to save them, can I default only Whatsapp attachments to a new folder instead of all attachments

If using Safari, it will default to the Downloads folder, not much you can do there.


You may want to consider using the Desktop app instead of the Website.

click here ➜ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-desktop/id1147396723?mt=12

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Oct 3, 2023 6:51 AM in response to girish2023

girish2023 wrote:

I am using whatsapp web on my new mac air 2. when I click on whatsapp media files, the files gets saved in my download folder instead of opening (so that I can decide if I want to save them at all !!). Can I only view the whatsapp files instead of saving them each time ?

That would be a question for the Whatsapp web developers. Only they can determine how their own website works and what it does with the files and attachments for the chats.


If I have to save them, can I default only Whatsapp attachments to a new folder instead of all attachments

If using Safari, it will default to the Downloads folder, not much you can do there.


You may want to consider using the Desktop app instead of the Website.

click here ➜ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-desktop/id1147396723?mt=12

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