Unable to drag and drop files from Safari download list to other platforms

For about a month ago, since then I am experiencing this issue. Once I have download a file using my safari browser, if I drag the file from the download list that appears on the right hand corner of the screen next to share, and try to drop it to any places that allow file drag and drop upload, or even to send that file via WhatsApp, the file appears to be either not accepted by the platform or some platform even says that the files is corrupted, and some even say that this format is not compatible.


But the file downloads in the download folder and if tried to upload from the download folder, it works like magic.


i have tried several things, like uninstalling all the extensions, resetting the browser and so on, still unable to solve the problem.


I would deeply appreciate if the community helps me out with that.


Thank you!



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 6:27 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2025 10:29 PM

Hey! I had the same issue, and I was able to fix it by enabling developer features in the Safari's settings.


From the Menu bar navigate to Safari > Settings. Select the "Advanced" tab, and then just checking the box labeled "Show features for web developers" made this feature active again for me. If I toggle it off the functionality goes away again. Weird.


I hope it works for you too.

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Unable to drag and drop files from Safari download list to other platforms

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