Download Files DIRECTLY Onto Your Hard Drive (Or Any Other Location) | Tech Tutorial

Save time by learning how to download files directly onto your hard drive (or any other location!)

As an editor who often works remotely, I find myself downloading files all the time – whether it be footage, music, sound effects, etc. It can be tedious having to transfer your files from the Downloads folder to your desired location every single time.

Being able to control the location of your download files is a convenient way to save time and stay organized.

Google Chrome
- Open up your Google Chrome web browser. Click the three dots icon in the top right corner, and then, click Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Advanced.
- Under Downloads, you can select your desired location for future downloads.

Safari
- Open up your Safari web browser. Click Safari in the top left corner, and then, click Preferences.
- Under the General tab, you can select your Downloads location under File Download Location

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*UPDATE* There's been an update in Google Chrome, and the screen looks slightly different. Once you get into the Google Chrome settings, find the Advanced tab on the left side of the screen. Click the arrow to open up the tab and select Downloads. Then proceed with changing the download location. Hope this helps!

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