Downloads in Firefox for Android

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Learn how to download and access files in Firefox for Android.

How to download a file

To download a file, such as a .pdf file:

  1. Tap on download link.
  2. A download confirmation will appear, this will show the file size. Tap on the Download button to confirm you want to download the file.
    FenixDownloadButton
  3. A confirmation "Download completed" message will appear. Tap the Open button to view the file.
    FenixOpenDownloadButton

To download an image:

  1. Tap and hold on the image you want to download.
  2. Select Save image.
  3. A confirmation "Download completed" message will appear. Tap the Open button to view the image.

Access downloaded files

This feature requires Firefox for Android version 81 or higher. See Update to the latest version of Firefox for Android to learn more.

To view files that were downloaded in Firefox for Android:

  1. Tap the menu button android menu icon
    Menu button - Template:menupreview
  2. Tap download icon 57Downloads.
  3. A list of files that were downloaded on Firefox for Android will appear.