{"id":2294,"date":"2022-05-21T21:45:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T16:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2022-08-02T14:53:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T09:23:06","slug":"stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Stop Down\u00adloads From Auto-Opening in Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While downloading a file in <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chrome<\/a>, it appears on the download shelf at the bottom of the screen. By default, Chrome doesn&#8217;t open downloaded files, but it has an option to open files of the same type automatically. If you&#8217;ve enabled that option accidentally, Chrome will open the downloaded file instead of saving it, which can be annoying. In this article, we have provided three working ways you can stop downloads from opening automatically in Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2316\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stop-Chrome-Downloads-from-Opening-Automatically.png\" alt=\"Stop Down&#xAD;loads from Open&#xAD;ing Auto&#xAD;mat&#xAD;i&#xAD;cal&#xAD;ly in Chrome\" width=\"930\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stop-Chrome-Downloads-from-Opening-Automatically.png 930w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stop-Chrome-Downloads-from-Opening-Automatically-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stop-Chrome-Downloads-from-Opening-Automatically-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/1735\/hide-google-chrome-downloads-bar\/\">How to Hide Google Chrome File Downloads Bar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65cb5c523f82d\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65cb5c523f82d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/#Stop_Downloaded_Files_from_Auto_Opening_in_Chrome\" title=\"Stop Down&#xAD;loaded Files from Auto Open&#xAD;ing in Chrome\">Stop Down&#xAD;loaded Files from Auto Open&#xAD;ing in Chrome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/#Method_1-_Uncheck_Always_open_files_of_this_type\" title=\"Method 1- Uncheck &#8216;Always open files of this type&#8217;\">Method 1- Uncheck &#8216;Always open files of this type&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/#Method_2-_Change_Settings_to_Stop_Downloads_Opening_Automatically\" title=\"Method 2- Change Settings to Stop Downloads Opening Automatically\">Method 2- Change Settings to Stop Downloads Opening Automatically<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/#Method_3-_Use_a_Download_Manager\" title=\"Method 3- Use a Download Manager\">Method 3- Use a Download Manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2294\/stop-downloads-from-opening-automatically-in-chrome\/#Resolved_Downloads_Open_Automatically_in_Chrome\" title=\"(Resolved) Downloads Open Automatically in Chrome\">(Resolved) Downloads Open Automatically in Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Downloaded_Files_from_Auto_Opening_in_Chrome\"><\/span>Stop Down&#xAD;loaded Files from Auto Open&#xAD;ing in Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Chrome features a pretty capable download manager. We all use it to download files such as music, videos, documents, and pictures. However, not everyone wants it to open downloaded files as soon as the download is completed. If you&#8217;ve enabled it accidentally, follow the methods below to eliminate the annoyance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Uncheck_Always_open_files_of_this_type\"><\/span>Method 1- Uncheck &#8216;Always open files of this type&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say all PNG files you try downloading are getting opened automatically. This means you have checked the &#8220;Always open files of this type&#8221; option from the download Shelf.<\/p>\n<p>To stop downloads from opening automatically, you will need to uncheck the option for all the file types you have enabled, as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Download a new file of the same type as those that are getting opened automatically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once the download gets started, tap the little <strong>upward-facing arrow<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212648.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Downloads Opening Automatically in Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212648.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212648-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212648-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212648-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If your Internet connection is fast, the file will get downloaded and opened before tapping on the icon. You can avoid this by trying to download a larger file or switching to a slower connection. OR, you can skip to the other method given below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Uncheck the option, &#8220;<strong>Always open files of this type<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212546.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Downloads Opening Automatically in Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212546.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212546-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212546-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212546-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once done, Chrome will no longer automatically open downloads of the same file type. Repeat the steps for all the file types you&#8217;re facing the problem with. However, if you don&#8217;t want to go through this hassle for each file type, you can tweak the download settings explained below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Change_Settings_to_Stop_Downloads_Opening_Automatically\"><\/span>Method 2- Change Settings to Stop Downloads Opening Automatically<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can stop downloads from opening automatically by changing download settings as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Type <strong>chrome:\/\/settings\/downloads<\/strong> in Chrome&#8217;s address bar and enter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: On the download settings page, tap on the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212715.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Downloads Opening Automatically in Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212715.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212715-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212715-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212715-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>You will see an option to<strong> Open certain file types automatically after downloading<\/strong> with a <strong>Clear<\/strong> button next to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Tap on <strong>Clear<\/strong> to reset auto-opening download preferences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212745.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Download Files Opening Automatically in Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212745.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212745-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212745-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-212745-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once done, none of the downloaded files will get opened automatically in Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If you do not see this option, it means you have not enabled any file type to open automatically. It only appears when at least one file type is set to open automatically after completing the download.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related |<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/597\/speed-up-downloading-chrome\/\">5 Ways to Speed Up Downloading In Chrome, Add Download Manager<\/a>&#xA0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Use_a_Download_Manager\"><\/span>Method 3- Use a Download Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Download managers are a great way to improve your experience by saving files from the internet. Some of these also provide you with improved download speeds. Google web store has a download manager, which is available as an extension.<\/p>\n<p>It is pretty reliable to use, and by installing this extension, you can stop downloads from opening automatically in Google Chrome. Here&#8217;s how to download and install the<strong>&#xA0;Chrono download manager<\/strong> extension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/chrono-download-manager\/mciiogijehkdemklbdcbfkefimifhecn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Chrono Download Manager <\/strong><\/a>page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213741.jpg\" alt=\"Chrono Download Manager Extension\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213741.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213741-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213741-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213741-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Once installed, the extension will be automatically activated. You can now download any file from the internet, and this download manager will handle the download process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>To view your downloaded files, open the download manager. Click on the extension icon on the top right corner, and tap <strong>Chrono Download Manager.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11485\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213938.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213938.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213938-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213938-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-213938-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Once you open the download manager, you will now be able to view all of your download files.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214007.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Download Files Opening Automatically in Chrome\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214007.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214007-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214007-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214007-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Hover over the downloaded file to open the destination folder or restart or stop the download.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11487\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1108\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214018.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214018-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214018-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2022-05-15-214018-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related |&#xA0;<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9927\/download-files-secretly-android\/\">3 Ways to Download Files Secretly on Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolved_Downloads_Open_Automatically_in_Chrome\"><\/span>(Resolved) Downloads Open Automatically in Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These were the three best methods you can use to stop down&#xAD;loads from open&#xAD;ing auto&#xAD;mat&#xAD;i&#xAD;cal&#xAD;ly in Chrome. While Chrome has built-in methods to save downloads instead of directly playing them, you can also use third-party download managers. Stay tuned to Browser To Use for more such guides and articles to enhance your web browsing experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While downloading a file in Chrome, it appears on the download shelf at the bottom of the screen. By default, Chrome doesn&#8217;t open downloaded files, but it has an option to open files of the same type automatically. 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