How to Change Safari Downloads Location on iPhone and iPad
By default, Safari on your iPhone and iPadsaves downloaded files in the Downloads folderwithin the Files app. To find them, open the Files app, tapOn My iPhone, and selectDownloads. If your default storage is set to iCloud, open the Files app, tapiCloud Drive, and selectDownloadsinstead.
But you don’t have to stick with this default location. You might prefer saving files directly to iCloud to free up space on your device, or you may want a different folder for easier access and keep things more organized.
The good news is that changing it is easy. In this guide, I’ll show you how to change the default download location forSafarion your iPhone.
Changing the Safari Download Folder on iPhone and iPad
1.Unlock your iPhone and open theSettingsapp.
2.Scroll to the bottom and tapApps.
3.Once the list of apps appears, scroll and chooseSafarito access its settings.
4.Scroll down and tapDownloads.
5.UnderStore downloaded files on, choose the location you’d like Safari to save files:
6.Once you’ve selected a location, Safari will save all future downloads there.
Why Change Safari’s Download Location?
Yes, just follow the steps above and selectDownloadsunder eitherOn My iPhoneoriCloud Drive.
Safari will create a newDownloadsfolder in your default storage location.
No, it only applies to future downloads. Your existing files remain in their current location. You can move them manually if you want to.
No, Safari allows only one default location for all downloads. But again, you can manually move files after downloading.
Ritik Singh
With over 7 years of experience in tech, Ritik currently heads content at Techwiser.com. His journey started by sharing knowledge and helping others in online communities. That passion soon turned into a career in tech journalism, backed by a formal education in Electronic Media. He’s held editorial roles at GadgetsToUse and PC-Tablet, and has contributed to popular publications like HowToGeek and TheWindowsClub. With over 2,000 how-tos, reviews, and in-depth guides under his belt, Ritik has helped millions of readers get more out of their tech—from smartphones to smart homes.
