Changing Default Download Directory

Windows

Changing the General "Downloads" Folder Location:

Open File Explorer (Windows Key + E).
Right-click on "Downloads" in the left-hand pane.
Select "Properties."
Go to the "Location" tab.
Click "Move..." and select the new folder location, or type the path directly.
Click "OK" to apply changes.
Keep "Downloads" as the folder name within the new location (e.g., "D:\Downloads").

Changing Browser-Specific Download Locations:

Chrome:

Open Chrome, go to Settings (⋮ > Settings).
Click "Downloads," then "Change."
Select a new location.

Microsoft Edge:

Open Edge, go to Settings (... > Settings).
Click "Downloads," then "Change."
Select a new location.

Firefox:

Open Firefox, go to Settings (☰ > Settings).
In "General," scroll to "Downloads" and choose a new location or "Always ask."

Mac

Changing Browser-Specific Download Locations:

Safari:

Open Safari, go to Preferences (Safari > Preferences).
Go to "General," find "File download location," and select "Other..."

Chrome:

Open Chrome, go to Settings (Chrome > Settings).
Click "Downloads," then "Change."
Select a new location.

Firefox:

Open Firefox, go to Settings (Firefox > Settings).
In "General," scroll to "Downloads" and choose a new location or "Always ask."

Key Considerations:

Browser settings override OS defaults for browser downloads.
Use "Ask where to save" for maximum control.
Organize folders for better file management.