Moving a downloaded file to the desktop on Mac

How to move a file from the downloaded list to the desktop?



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iMac 24″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 12:25 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2025 12:42 PM

Open the Downloads folder. Drag and drop the file from Downloads to the Desktop.

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Sep 14, 2025 8:55 PM in response to Old Toad

Old Toad

Another idea for those with either extra time on their hands

or already experienced Mac users, to accomplish the same:


Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/102650


What are those symbols shown in menus on Mac? - Apple Support

What’s it called on my Mac? - Apple Support (options to Windows)


Of course we who've used Mac since Apple IIc & other were displaced,

probably still have a hoard of old Apple computers; or at least two Favs!

..Some of us re-purpose old Apple/ASC system bits; or iCard imagery..


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