{"id":2592,"date":"2024-09-26T08:49:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/?p=2592"},"modified":"2024-10-30T02:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T02:53:44","slug":"restore-downloads-folder-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fixed!] Downloads Folder on Mac Get Missing\/Deleted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>I\u2019ve somehow deleted the Downloads folder on my Mac while trying to create space. I\u2019m not exactly sure what I did, but I discovered that the Downloads folder is missing. Do you know how to get it back?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Downloads folder is very helpful in locating all your old and recent downloads. We understand the panic that can come with not finding your downloads, which could result in questions like: Where are my downloads? Are my downloaded files lost?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-download-folder-mac.jpg\" alt=\"restore download folder mac\" class=\"wp-image-2596\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-download-folder-mac.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-download-folder-mac-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will unveil how to restore Downloads folder on Mac and easily access all downloaded files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 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\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">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\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><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><\/span><\/span><\/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:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Where_to_Find_Downloads_on_Mac\" title=\"Where to Find Downloads on Mac?\">Where to Find Downloads on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#How_to_Restore_the_Downloads_Folder_on_Mac\" title=\"How to Restore the Downloads Folder on Mac?\">How to Restore the Downloads Folder on Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Check_Trash_First_to_Recover_Download_Folder_on_Mac\" title=\"Check Trash First to Recover Download Folder on Mac\">Check Trash First to Recover Download Folder on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Restore_Mac_Download_Folders_through_Time_Machine\" title=\"Restore Mac Download Folders through Time Machine\">Restore Mac Download Folders through Time Machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Mac_Downloads\" title=\"Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac Downloads\">Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac Downloads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Bonus_Tips_Fix_Downloads_Get_Deleted_Seconds_after_Being_Downloaded_on_Mac\" title=\"Bonus Tips: Fix Downloads Get Deleted Seconds after Being Downloaded on Mac\">Bonus Tips: Fix Downloads Get Deleted Seconds after Being Downloaded on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/restore-downloads-folder-mac\/#FAQs_on_Mac_Deleted_Downloads_Folder_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on Mac Deleted Downloads Folder Recovery\">FAQs on Mac Deleted Downloads Folder Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Find_Downloads_on_Mac\"><\/span>Where to Find Downloads on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3Dock<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, you can find Mac\u2019s Downloads folder on the Dock.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-downloads-folder.jpg\" alt=\"mac downloads folder\" class=\"wp-image-2598\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-downloads-folder.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-downloads-folder-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But if you cannot find it there, that means you\u2019ve mistakenly moved it away from the Dock or there\u2019s an issue with the visibility settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps for how to put downloads back on Dock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Finder<\/strong> and click on <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Sidebar<\/strong> menu and tick <strong>Downloads<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sidebar-downloads.png\" alt=\"sidebar downloads\" class=\"wp-image-2600\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sidebar-downloads.png 568w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sidebar-downloads-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then, drag the Downloads to the Dock. Or right-click the Downloads and select <strong>Add to Dock<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-download-to-dock.jpg\" alt=\"add download to dock\" class=\"wp-image-2601\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-download-to-dock.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-download-to-dock-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\ufe0f\u20e3<strong>Finder &gt; Go Menu Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Another place to find the Downloads folder on Mac is the <strong>Finder &gt; Go<\/strong> menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-folder.jpg\" alt=\"download folder\" class=\"wp-image-2602\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-folder.jpg 486w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-folder-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your downloads should always be accessible through this function. But if the folder is not there, it means you&#8217;ve moved it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to restore the Downloads folder back to Finder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Finder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the Apple menu, click <strong>File,<\/strong> and select <strong>New Smart Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-smart-folder-button.jpg\" alt=\"new smart folder button\" class=\"wp-image-2603\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-smart-folder-button.jpg 814w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-smart-folder-button-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-smart-folder-button-768x356.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click the Downloads folder and click <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-downloads-1024x652.png\" alt=\"click downloads\" class=\"wp-image-2604\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-downloads-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-downloads-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-downloads-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-downloads.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name the folder and choose where it should be stored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Restore_the_Downloads_Folder_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Restore the Downloads Folder on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you accidentally deleted downloads folder on Mac, below are several recovery methods you can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Trash_First_to_Recover_Download_Folder_on_Mac\"><\/span>Check Trash First to Recover Download Folder on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The place where every deleted folder on Mac goes is the Trash. But if you press the <strong>Command<\/strong> + <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Delete<\/strong> simultaneously, the folder will be permanently deleted from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleted folders stay in the Trash for 30 days after their deletion, allowing you to recover them if you change your mind. You can use this method to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/recover-disappeared-desktop-files-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover deleted folders and documents from Desktop on Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to retrieve downloads on Mac through the Trash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Dock and open <strong>Trash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-trash.jpg\" alt=\"mac trash\" class=\"wp-image-2607\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-trash.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-trash-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check through for the downloads you want to restore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the folder and select <strong>Put back<\/strong> from the drop-down options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-put-back.jpg\" alt=\"select put back\" class=\"wp-image-2608\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-put-back.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-put-back-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Mac_Download_Folders_through_Time_Machine\"><\/span>Restore Mac Download Folders through Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot find the Download folder in the Trash, you can restore it via Time Machine. It\u2019s an in-built backup tool that can be used to save all your data, including Download folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Machine creates backups of all your data on hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring that your recovery is up-to-date. However, you can only use Time Machine if you\u2019ve set it up beforehand. Here\u2019s a full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/restore-from-time-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">set up and restore from Time Machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to restore Downloads folder on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the external drive used to backup Time Machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Spotlight and type <strong>Time Machine<\/strong> to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-time-machine.jpg\" alt=\"type Time Machine\" class=\"wp-image-2609\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-time-machine.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-time-machine-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the backups will be displayed. Check through to find the Downloads folder you want to recover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the folder and click <strong>Restore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/through-time-machine-to-restore.jpg\" alt=\"through time machine to restore\" class=\"wp-image-2610\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/through-time-machine-to-restore.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/through-time-machine-to-restore-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Mac_Downloads\"><\/span>Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac Downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried the methods above in restoring Downloads folder on Mac and they failed, then you should use a professional file recovery software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY for Mac<\/a>. This software is built with an advanced recovery technique and has a dual-scan model (Quick Scan and Deep Scan). While the Quick Scan conducts a general and simple search on the Mac, the Deep Scan conducts a more detailed search, ensuring that your lost download folders are recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"data recovery for mac\" class=\"wp-image-2194\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1536x708.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac.jpg 1841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY can be relied on to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-permanently-deleted-files-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover permanently deleted files on Mac<\/a>, as well as several Mac download deletion scenarios, such as accidental deletion, computer crash, Trash failure, Time machine failure, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps for how to retrieve downloads on Mac through ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/mac\/prod\/1.0.0\/ONERECOVERY_setup.dmg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-mac-download-button.png.png\" alt=\"onerecovery mac download button.png \" class=\"wp-image-2001\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch ONERECOVERY and select the drive where the downloads were saved, usually the internal drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png\" alt=\"the screnshot of onerecovery data recovery program\" class=\"wp-image-1578\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to conduct a scan, searching for all missing downloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"using onerecovery to scan the drive\" class=\"wp-image-1816\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/using-onerecovery-to-scan-the-drive.jpg 1134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the displayed results, select the downloads you want to restore, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"click recover button\" class=\"wp-image-1822\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/click-recover-button-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/click-recover-button-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/click-recover-button-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/click-recover-button.jpg 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Apart from Mac download folder recovery, ONERECOVERY also supports Windows systems, enabling users to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery\/recover-deleted-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover deleted download folder<\/a> on their windows pc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_Fix_Downloads_Get_Deleted_Seconds_after_Being_Downloaded_on_Mac\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: Fix Downloads Get Deleted Seconds after Being Downloaded on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your downloads get deleted seconds after being downloaded on Mac, the best solution is to manually move them from the Downloads folder to another folder. On the other hand, you can change the download folder for each browser app. This will help you find the browser with the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1Some other reasons aside browser settings why downloads keep getting deleted on Mac are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antivirus or security software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download location permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low storage space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding how to recover the Downloads folder shouldn\u2019t be a problem. In this article, we\u2019ve discussed how to put downloads on Dock, how to restore Downloads folder on Mac through Trash, Time Machine, and ONERECOVERY software. Follow the steps involved keenly to get back your downloads when they disappear from Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Mac_Deleted_Downloads_Folder_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on Mac Deleted Downloads Folder Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are answers to 3 frequently asked questions about restoring Downloads folder to Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to Delete Downloads on MacBook Air?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to delete downloads on MacBook Air:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Dock and open the Downloads folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the downloads you don\u2019t want anymore. To select multiple downloads, press down the <strong>Command<\/strong> key and click the files you don\u2019t want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the selected downloads and choose <strong>Move to Trash<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-trash-button.jpg\" alt=\"move to trash button\" class=\"wp-image-2611\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-trash-button.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/move-to-trash-button-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Fix Downloads Folder Not Responding on Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Downloads folder if not opening on Dock can be opened in Finder. If this doesn\u2019t work, you have to restart Finder. Here are the steps involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Option<\/strong> + <strong>Command<\/strong> + <strong>Escape<\/strong> keys on your keyboard simultaneously. This will open the <strong>Force Quit Applications<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Finder<\/strong> and tap <strong>Relaunch<\/strong>. This will restart Finder and fix any unresponsiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/relaunch-button.jpg\" alt=\"relaunch button\" class=\"wp-image-2612\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/relaunch-button.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/relaunch-button-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3Why Did My Downloads Folder Disappear on My Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most likely reason why your Downloads folder disappeared on Mac is that you mistakenly dragged the folder from Dock. The folder isn\u2019t deleted forever; it\u2019s just not visible on your Mac desktop. You can follow the solutions discussed in this article to recover your Downloads folder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI\u2019ve somehow deleted the Downloads folder on my Mac while trying to create space. 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