{"id":"data-transfers.download-a-file-from-a-link","url":"/faq/data-transfers/download-a-file-from-a-link","category":{"id":"data-transfers","title":"Data Transfers"},"subcategory":{"id":"downloads","title":"Downloads and large files"},"question":"How do I download a file from a web link with Data Transfers?","alt_questions":["download a big file from a URL on Mac","resumable download mac app","paste a link to download in storage studio","download ISO with storage studio","Download operation in New Transfer","How do I use the Download mode?","download manager for large files mac"],"short_answer":"In New Transfer choose Download, paste an http:// or https:// link to a file, pick a Save to folder (Downloads by default), and press Start Transfer. Large files arrive in pieces so they can resume.","answer_markdown":"Choose **Download** in **New Transfer**, paste the link into the **Link** field, and press **Start Transfer**. The file is saved into **Save to folder**, which starts as your Downloads folder — change it to any folder, or to your external drive if your Mac is short on space.\n\nWhen you paste a link that works, the sheet shows *\"Download link recognised\"* with the file name it will save. The link must start with http:// or https:// and point at a file, not a folder page.\n\nLarge files come down in pieces, so an interrupted download carries on instead of starting again.\n\nRelated: [Large downloads that resume](/faq/data-transfers/large-downloads-resume-where-they-left-off) · [Ask Tuhi to download a link](/faq/tuhi-assistant/can-tuhi-download-a-file-from-a-link)","answer_html":"

Choose Download in New Transfer, paste the link into the Link field, and press Start Transfer. The file is saved into Save to folder, which starts as your Downloads folder — change it to any folder, or to your external drive if your Mac is short on space.

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When you paste a link that works, the sheet shows "Download link recognised" with the file name it will save. The link must start with http:// or https:// and point at a file, not a folder page.

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Large files come down in pieces, so an interrupted download carries on instead of starting again.

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Related: Large downloads that resume · Ask Tuhi to download a link

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Data Transfers · Downloads and large files

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How do I download a file from a web link with Data Transfers?

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Short answer: In New Transfer choose Download, paste an http:// or https:// link to a file, pick a Save to folder (Downloads by default), and press Start Transfer. Large files arrive in pieces so they can resume.

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Choose Download in New Transfer, paste the link into the Link field, and press Start Transfer. The file is saved into Save to folder, which starts as your Downloads folder — change it to any folder, or to your external drive if your Mac is short on space.

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When you paste a link that works, the sheet shows "Download link recognised" with the file name it will save. The link must start with http:// or https:// and point at a file, not a folder page.

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Large files come down in pieces, so an interrupted download carries on instead of starting again.

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Related: Large downloads that resume · Ask Tuhi to download a link

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Applies to Storage Studio 4.16 and later · Last reviewed

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