If you don't like the default file manager app, another option is to download and install Files by Google, available in the Google Play store. Open the app and tap the Downloads option to view downloaded files on your phone or tablet. The Files or My Files app is in the app drawer. The app displays all files on the device, including those downloaded, listed in chronological order. View downloads on an Android phone and tabletĪndroid phones and tablets include an app called Files or My Files, depending on the manufacturer. Your most recent downloads spring out of the dock.Ĭlick any icon to open that file. In the lower-right corner of the dock, click Downloads. You can also access your downloads using the link on the Dock. View downloads on an Apple Macįrom the Finder, you can open the Downloads folder by clicking File → New Finder Window, or pressing Command+ N. Most browsers save a file to a Downloads folder in your User profile folder on your computer.Ĭreate a shortcut to your downloads folder to quickly access it from the desktop. The Internet browser you use when downloading a file can determine where the file is saved. View downloads on Microsoft Windows Using your web browser In the example pictured below, a downloaded file is shown in the Firefox downloads window (called the 'Library').įor additional information about finding downloaded files in your operating system, continue reading the sections below. You can also click a button to open the folder on your computer where the file was downloaded. If you double-click a file in the list, it opens or runs. You can see completed downloads and any downloads that are still in progress. On many browsers, including Edge and Chrome, this keyboard shortcut opens your Downloads interface. View downloads on an Android phone and tablet.įirst, try pressing Ctrl+ J (or Command+ Option+ L on a Mac).Press Ctrl+J to view browser downloads.

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