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Why does Firefox prompt me to save/open image files that are above a certain file size rather than simply display the image in its tab?

I Uploaded several jpg images to GitHub of various file-sizes using a command line tool called Upgit: Image 1: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-s… (read more)

I Uploaded several jpg images to GitHub of various file-sizes using a command line tool called Upgit:

Image 1: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-storage/refs/heads/main/WallpapersTest3/aesthetic-black-wallpaper-download-full-6.jpg

Image 2: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-storage/refs/heads/main/WallpapersTest3/aesthetic-black-wallpaper-for-pc-4.jpg

Image 3: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-storage/refs/heads/main/WallpapersTest3/alexander-popov-Vy2Bttl96_E-unsplash.jpg

Image 4: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-storage/refs/heads/main/WallpapersTest3/anders-jilden-AkUR27wtaxs-unsplash.jpg

Image 5: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/futuremotiondev/general-storage/refs/heads/main/WallpapersTest3/andre-benz-cXU6tNxhub0-unsplash.jpg

Notice that if you open image 5, it prompts to save it or open it in an external application (or just downloads it, depending on your download settings). All the other images just simply load and appear in their tabs.

Is there a configuration setting in about:config that determines the file size threshold for this behavior?

Try it yourself: Open image 5. It will prompt you or download the image automatically whereas the other images just display in tabs.

How can I disable this behavior?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Asked by Jay S 12 months ago

Last reply by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 12 months ago

Downloaded files

Windows 11: I have file download setting set to: "always ask where to save". I choose the location and folder when the save file box opens. The document is saved in the l… (read more)

Windows 11: I have file download setting set to: "always ask where to save". I choose the location and folder when the save file box opens. The document is saved in the location I chose BUT it also saves to the desktop. How do I stop a duplicate download from saving to the desktop?

Thank you

Asked by yellowdoor 1 month ago

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Downloads Often are Very Slow to Download, and Stops General Searching Until Cancelled

Hello, Can you please assist with the following download issue? Firefox often, though not always, is very slow to download files, and when this occurs, I am unable to sea… (read more)

Hello,

Can you please assist with the following download issue?

Firefox often, though not always, is very slow to download files, and when this occurs, I am unable to search by others tabs etc. I can download the same file using Edge on the same computer "instantaneously". Firefox returns to normal operation ~ 10 seconds after I cancel the download.

I unsuccessfully attempted to search for solutions.

Thanks and regards.

Asked by settingsaver 11 months ago

Last reply by settingsaver 11 months ago

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STRANGE DOWNLOADS

Recently I have been getting strange automatic downloads which I have seen before. They look like this: Dh3qd41m.htm, iTOaBR9n.htm There is 14 of them. What is causing th… (read more)

Recently I have been getting strange automatic downloads which I have seen before. They look like this: Dh3qd41m.htm, iTOaBR9n.htm There is 14 of them. What is causing them

Asked by compendium18 11 months ago

Last reply by Logosor 11 months ago

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Can't download anything (including extensions). Wont work in safe mode, wont with extensions disabled

As I was downloading a video from Google Photos, it showed the yellow by the download arrow and said it failed. I tried multiple file types: mpeg, jpeg, mp4, exe. I googl… (read more)

As I was downloading a video from Google Photos, it showed the yellow by the download arrow and said it failed. I tried multiple file types: mpeg, jpeg, mp4, exe. I googled what to do and my answer was: Disable extensions, start in safe mode, clear cookies, clear history, clear download history. I did all that and I can still not download. I restarted my computer and nothing changed. on FF version 136.0.2

Asked by Andy Wallisch 11 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 11 months ago

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files downloaded from outlook start with UTF-8 in the name

Hello! Since some days I have the problem that all files I download from outlook are accompanied by a preceding UTF-8 in the file name. This is not the case for e.g. goo… (read more)

Hello!

 Since some days I have the problem that all files I download from outlook are accompanied by a preceding UTF-8 in the file name. This is not the case for e.g. google chrome. Can I fix this problem by myself, or is it a general problem of firefox 128.9esr (64-bit)?

Asked by Stefan Groote 11 months ago

Last reply by TyDraniu 10 months ago

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Downloads not working????

I can't download ANYTHING on Firefox I've been tempted to switch to Chrome again because of this like why can I not download I don't THINK I did anything wrong either and… (read more)

I can't download ANYTHING on Firefox I've been tempted to switch to Chrome again because of this like why can I not download I don't THINK I did anything wrong either and it's really becoming frustrating I'm sorry

Asked by ibadallahmuhammad 11 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 10 months ago

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When downloading from Outlook on the web using Firefox ESR, an unnecessary string is added to the file name.

When accessing Outlook (https://outlook.office.com) using Firefox ESR version 128.9.0 and attempting to download a file attached to an email, the string 'UTF-8' is automa… (read more)

When accessing Outlook (https://outlook.office.com) using Firefox ESR version 128.9.0 and attempting to download a file attached to an email, the string 'UTF-8' is automatically inserted at the beginning of the file name, which is causing issues. This phenomenon does not occur with other browsers such as Edge or Chrome.

Is there a way to solve this problem?

Asked by fujioka25a 10 months ago

Answered by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer 10 months ago

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UTF-8 extention when downloading a file from Outlook 365

Dear , Please help me when my file downloaded it seems extention is added to my file. Ex: i downloaded a file name questionare.xlsx the output for the file is UTF-8questi… (read more)

Dear ,

Please help me when my file downloaded it seems extention is added to my file.

Ex: i downloaded a file name questionare.xlsx the output for the file is UTF-8questionare.xlsx

Please give me feedback and resolution for this issue. This just happend in April 17,2025.

Asked by Aian Alonsagay 10 months ago

Last reply by Aian Alonsagay 10 months ago

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utf-8

in the last couple of days every time i download the file it adds the above characters to the name. very annoying - i need then to rename every file. any suggestions? … (read more)

in the last couple of days every time i download the file it adds the above characters to the name. very annoying - i need then to rename every file. any suggestions?

Asked by alla3 10 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 10 months ago

Setting to ask where to save files is reset after each restart

If I check "Always ask you where to save files" to true, the settings is reset to "false" after I restart my browser. Is this a bug? How can I make this setting persisten… (read more)

If I check "Always ask you where to save files" to true, the settings is reset to "false" after I restart my browser. Is this a bug? How can I make this setting persistent?

I use Firefox 146.0.1 (64-bit) for Windows 11

Asked by konradmd 2 months ago

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While Saving File from email it is start with name "UTF-8"

Greetings Team, I just wanted to highlight a thing constantly bothering me while saving file through the browser. Whenever I try to save file by default "UTF-8" is adding… (read more)

Greetings Team,

I just wanted to highlight a thing constantly bothering me while saving file through the browser.

Whenever I try to save file by default "UTF-8" is adding at the start of the file name I wanted to save.

Kindly look into this.

Regards Sagar Kulapkar

Asked by sagarkulapkar 10 months ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 10 months ago