How to Change the Download Folder in Chrome

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By default, Chrome browser puts your downloaded files in  your operating system's default downloads folder. On Windows 10 that folder is located at C:\Users\[USERNAME]\Downloads while on Mac it lives at /Users/[USERNAME]/Downloads. It's easy enough to navigate to these directories on either platform, but what if you'd prefer to save your files to a more prominent location such as your desktop?

Here's how to change the download folder in Chrome browser:

1. Click the menu icon (aka 3 dots) in the upper right corner of the Chrome window.

2.  Select Settings.

3. Scroll down and click "Show Advanced Settings."

4. Scroll down to the Downloads section and click Change next to the Download location box.

5. Select a new folder and click Ok.

The next time you download a file in Chrome it will be saved to the new folder you chose.

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Avram Piltch
Avram Piltch
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The official Geeks Geek, as his weekly column is titled, Avram Piltch has guided the editorial and production of Laptopmag.com since 2007. With his technical knowledge and passion for testing, Avram programmed several of LAPTOP's real-world benchmarks, including the LAPTOP Battery Test. He holds a master's degree in English from NYU.