Download a file

To save a file or image on your computer or device, download it. The file will be saved in your default download location.

Download a file in Chrome

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. Go to the page with the file that you want to download.
  3. Tap the file that you want to download.
  4. Tap Open in... and then Save to Files and then Save.

If you can’t find Open in…

  1. Tap the file you want to download.
  2. At the top right, tap Share Share and then Save to Files and then Save.

Tips:

  • If you tap Print instead of Save to files, at the top right, tap Share Share. Follow the prompts and then tap Save.
  • You can open a file in another app, the file is downloaded to a temporary folder. When you close your Chrome window, the files are deleted from the temporary folder.
  • To cancel a download that’s in progress, tap Cancel Cancel.
Save files that you can't download

If you get a “Cannot Download File” message, you can save the file instead.

  1. Tap Print File and then Print and then Share Share and then Save to Files.
  2. Select a location to save the file.
  3. Tap Save.
Save or copy an image
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. Go to the site with the image that you want to save.
  3. Touch and hold the image.
  4. In the menu that opens, save or copy the image:
    • Save: Tap Save Image.
    • Copy: Tap Copy Image.
Find downloaded files
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. Tap More More and then Downloads Download.
  3. To access a file, touch and hold its name. You can copy, share, or remove the download.

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