How to View Your Browser Downloads

Last Updated: May 15, 2015

If you've downloaded something through your browser, you may want to check out your download history, whether to view details of the downloads or simply to locate the files. Here is a complete guide that will help you to view your downloads within minutes.

Part 1

Part 1 of 5:
Using a Keyboard Shortcut

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Open your internet browser.
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Press the following shortcuts:
- Windows: Ctrl+J
- Mac: Ctrl+J (Firefox), ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+J (Chrome), or Tab ↹+⌘ Cmd+L (Safari)
3
Review the page that opens. You will be redirected to a new window which lists all your downloads. You can track their location and view all other information.

Part 2

Part 2 of 5:
Internet Explorer

1
Right click in the free space near the tabs of your web browser.
2
Choose the option to show your Menu Bar.
3
A new tab will automatically open in the Explorer, and the menu bar will be displayed.
4
Choose the option of Tools.
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Select View Downloads. By clicking there you can view all your downloads.

Part 3

Part 3 of 5:
Google Chrome

1
Click on Google Chrome menu at the top-right of your toolbar. It may look like a wrench or like three horizontal bars (☰).
2
Select the Downloads option from the drop-down list.