Skipping the download dialog in Firefox
In Firefox's options, you can either set that you want to be asked where to save every file, or you want it to be in place your favourite directory here, I've noticed that most of the stuff I save I put in one directory, usually something called Downloads (inspiring, isn't it?).
But FF still asks, and pops up with the download dialog. It is(!) by default in that directory, but I was wondering is there a way to avoid it alltogether. I.e., when I click on Save image or Save page as or whatever, that it directly just saves it - without asking for OK?
Anyone know how this can be accomplished?
Edit: Although I appreciate the posted answers so far, I should clarify that I'm not looking for an organizer of downloads, nor for download managers. I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
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In Firefox's options, you can either set that you want to be asked where to save every file, or you want it to be in place your favourite directory here, I've noticed that most of the stuff I save I put in one directory, usually something called Downloads (inspiring, isn't it?).
But FF still asks, and pops up with the download dialog. It is(!) by default in that directory, but I was wondering is there a way to avoid it alltogether. I.e., when I click on Save image or Save page as or whatever, that it directly just saves it - without asking for OK?
Anyone know how this can be accomplished?
Edit: Although I appreciate the posted answers so far, I should clarify that I'm not looking for an organizer of downloads, nor for download managers. I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
firefox
While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27
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In Firefox's options, you can either set that you want to be asked where to save every file, or you want it to be in place your favourite directory here, I've noticed that most of the stuff I save I put in one directory, usually something called Downloads (inspiring, isn't it?).
But FF still asks, and pops up with the download dialog. It is(!) by default in that directory, but I was wondering is there a way to avoid it alltogether. I.e., when I click on Save image or Save page as or whatever, that it directly just saves it - without asking for OK?
Anyone know how this can be accomplished?
Edit: Although I appreciate the posted answers so far, I should clarify that I'm not looking for an organizer of downloads, nor for download managers. I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
firefox
In Firefox's options, you can either set that you want to be asked where to save every file, or you want it to be in place your favourite directory here, I've noticed that most of the stuff I save I put in one directory, usually something called Downloads (inspiring, isn't it?).
But FF still asks, and pops up with the download dialog. It is(!) by default in that directory, but I was wondering is there a way to avoid it alltogether. I.e., when I click on Save image or Save page as or whatever, that it directly just saves it - without asking for OK?
Anyone know how this can be accomplished?
Edit: Although I appreciate the posted answers so far, I should clarify that I'm not looking for an organizer of downloads, nor for download managers. I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
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firefox
edited Jun 23 '14 at 11:32
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asked Sep 24 '10 at 22:59
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While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27
add a comment |
While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27
While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27
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- Tools > Options > Applications
- Go to the line of the Content Type of whatever file you no longer want to bother with
- If you want all future text files to just download, look for the line that says Text Document
- For PDFs, look for Adobe Acrobat Document, etc.
- Set the action to Save File
- Or just set all file and content types as Save File and be done with it.
- Click OK
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
- Select Save File
- Check Do this automatically for files like this from now on
- In some cases, this may be greyed out
- Click OK
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
- Tools > Options > General
- In the Downloads section, uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file
- Click OK
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
1
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
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Simply Alt+Click on the link and it will download to your default directory without any dialogs/prompts.
The Alt+Click may be disabled on your Firefox, in which case, follow these steps:
- Type "about:config" into the address bar, press enter. (Firefox may ask you to "promise that you're careful". Just click yes.)
- Look for the preference "browser.altClickSave" and toggle the Value from "false" to "true".
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
the correct preference name isbrowser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
add a comment |
Setting the preference "browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk" to "application/octet-stream" appears to give the desired behavior for unknown MIME types: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2430485
For known MIME types, use random♦'s solution above.
These two approaches combined should give you the behavior you're looking for.
add a comment |
The save dialog and download dialog are two completely separate things. Selecting a default save directory will not stop Firefox from asking you if you want to download a file.
You may be interested in the Save File To add-on which allows you to select a save location from the context menu, skipping the download and save dialogs altogether.
You can customize the menu so items are nested as deep as you want.
That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
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I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
Try the iMacros Firefox addon. You can record a so-called macro that handles the website navigation and download for you. Once you have done that, the whole process needs only one mouse-click or keystroke to run automatically.
very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
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If you are doing a lot of image browsing and saving, get Bazzacuda Image Saver. You can set a save directory, and then with a single click it will, for all tabs that have just an image, save those images in that directory.
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Use the Image Toolbar addon
Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
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- Tools > Options > Applications
- Go to the line of the Content Type of whatever file you no longer want to bother with
- If you want all future text files to just download, look for the line that says Text Document
- For PDFs, look for Adobe Acrobat Document, etc.
- Set the action to Save File
- Or just set all file and content types as Save File and be done with it.
- Click OK
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
- Select Save File
- Check Do this automatically for files like this from now on
- In some cases, this may be greyed out
- Click OK
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
- Tools > Options > General
- In the Downloads section, uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file
- Click OK
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
1
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
add a comment |
- Tools > Options > Applications
- Go to the line of the Content Type of whatever file you no longer want to bother with
- If you want all future text files to just download, look for the line that says Text Document
- For PDFs, look for Adobe Acrobat Document, etc.
- Set the action to Save File
- Or just set all file and content types as Save File and be done with it.
- Click OK
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
- Select Save File
- Check Do this automatically for files like this from now on
- In some cases, this may be greyed out
- Click OK
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
- Tools > Options > General
- In the Downloads section, uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file
- Click OK
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
1
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
add a comment |
- Tools > Options > Applications
- Go to the line of the Content Type of whatever file you no longer want to bother with
- If you want all future text files to just download, look for the line that says Text Document
- For PDFs, look for Adobe Acrobat Document, etc.
- Set the action to Save File
- Or just set all file and content types as Save File and be done with it.
- Click OK
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
- Select Save File
- Check Do this automatically for files like this from now on
- In some cases, this may be greyed out
- Click OK
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
- Tools > Options > General
- In the Downloads section, uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file
- Click OK
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
- Tools > Options > Applications
- Go to the line of the Content Type of whatever file you no longer want to bother with
- If you want all future text files to just download, look for the line that says Text Document
- For PDFs, look for Adobe Acrobat Document, etc.
- Set the action to Save File
- Or just set all file and content types as Save File and be done with it.
- Click OK
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
- Select Save File
- Check Do this automatically for files like this from now on
- In some cases, this may be greyed out
- Click OK
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
- Tools > Options > General
- In the Downloads section, uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file
- Click OK
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
answered Sep 25 '10 at 21:15
random♦
12.8k84657
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While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
add a comment |
1
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
1
1
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
While the response is well formed, people who usually come here want more than average. Average was posted above. In my options, even if the file has a .rar ext and it should be done, I suppose the server sends it as unknown mime and thus the checkbox is grey. All I can do is let it prompt me or keep search for a better answer.
– JasonXA
Apr 17 '14 at 21:20
add a comment |
Simply Alt+Click on the link and it will download to your default directory without any dialogs/prompts.
The Alt+Click may be disabled on your Firefox, in which case, follow these steps:
- Type "about:config" into the address bar, press enter. (Firefox may ask you to "promise that you're careful". Just click yes.)
- Look for the preference "browser.altClickSave" and toggle the Value from "false" to "true".
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
the correct preference name isbrowser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
add a comment |
Simply Alt+Click on the link and it will download to your default directory without any dialogs/prompts.
The Alt+Click may be disabled on your Firefox, in which case, follow these steps:
- Type "about:config" into the address bar, press enter. (Firefox may ask you to "promise that you're careful". Just click yes.)
- Look for the preference "browser.altClickSave" and toggle the Value from "false" to "true".
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
the correct preference name isbrowser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
add a comment |
Simply Alt+Click on the link and it will download to your default directory without any dialogs/prompts.
The Alt+Click may be disabled on your Firefox, in which case, follow these steps:
- Type "about:config" into the address bar, press enter. (Firefox may ask you to "promise that you're careful". Just click yes.)
- Look for the preference "browser.altClickSave" and toggle the Value from "false" to "true".
Simply Alt+Click on the link and it will download to your default directory without any dialogs/prompts.
The Alt+Click may be disabled on your Firefox, in which case, follow these steps:
- Type "about:config" into the address bar, press enter. (Firefox may ask you to "promise that you're careful". Just click yes.)
- Look for the preference "browser.altClickSave" and toggle the Value from "false" to "true".
edited Dec 5 at 8:40
answered Dec 6 '15 at 5:25
Kenny LJ
1612824
1612824
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
the correct preference name isbrowser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
add a comment |
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
the correct preference name isbrowser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
1
1
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
This is the best answer.
– NateS
Dec 13 '15 at 17:48
3
3
the correct preference name is
browser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
the correct preference name is
browser.altClickSave
– Amro
Aug 18 '16 at 9:16
add a comment |
Setting the preference "browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk" to "application/octet-stream" appears to give the desired behavior for unknown MIME types: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2430485
For known MIME types, use random♦'s solution above.
These two approaches combined should give you the behavior you're looking for.
add a comment |
Setting the preference "browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk" to "application/octet-stream" appears to give the desired behavior for unknown MIME types: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2430485
For known MIME types, use random♦'s solution above.
These two approaches combined should give you the behavior you're looking for.
add a comment |
Setting the preference "browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk" to "application/octet-stream" appears to give the desired behavior for unknown MIME types: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2430485
For known MIME types, use random♦'s solution above.
These two approaches combined should give you the behavior you're looking for.
Setting the preference "browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk" to "application/octet-stream" appears to give the desired behavior for unknown MIME types: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2430485
For known MIME types, use random♦'s solution above.
These two approaches combined should give you the behavior you're looking for.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
Community♦
1
1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 0:16
Lewis
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1311
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add a comment |
The save dialog and download dialog are two completely separate things. Selecting a default save directory will not stop Firefox from asking you if you want to download a file.
You may be interested in the Save File To add-on which allows you to select a save location from the context menu, skipping the download and save dialogs altogether.
You can customize the menu so items are nested as deep as you want.
That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
add a comment |
The save dialog and download dialog are two completely separate things. Selecting a default save directory will not stop Firefox from asking you if you want to download a file.
You may be interested in the Save File To add-on which allows you to select a save location from the context menu, skipping the download and save dialogs altogether.
You can customize the menu so items are nested as deep as you want.
That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
add a comment |
The save dialog and download dialog are two completely separate things. Selecting a default save directory will not stop Firefox from asking you if you want to download a file.
You may be interested in the Save File To add-on which allows you to select a save location from the context menu, skipping the download and save dialogs altogether.
You can customize the menu so items are nested as deep as you want.
The save dialog and download dialog are two completely separate things. Selecting a default save directory will not stop Firefox from asking you if you want to download a file.
You may be interested in the Save File To add-on which allows you to select a save location from the context menu, skipping the download and save dialogs altogether.
You can customize the menu so items are nested as deep as you want.
answered Sep 24 '10 at 23:16
John T
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That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
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That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
That would result in requiring even more clicks. I just want something that /either I click save, either download, either click on a link towards a file intended for download/ just saves it to a predefined place without much ado. I also don't use/have a mouse :(
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:18
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
I count about 2-3 clicks to save in this situation at max. You don't have to click each expanded menu, and you can make them as deeply nested as you want (if you took the time to read). You probably won't find an add-on that is 1-click save because then people would be accidentally saving everything and it would be more of a hinder than help.
– John T
Sep 25 '10 at 0:02
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
You can find that addon here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-file-to
– zygimantus
Nov 7 '16 at 19:47
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I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
Try the iMacros Firefox addon. You can record a so-called macro that handles the website navigation and download for you. Once you have done that, the whole process needs only one mouse-click or keystroke to run automatically.
very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
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I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
Try the iMacros Firefox addon. You can record a so-called macro that handles the website navigation and download for you. Once you have done that, the whole process needs only one mouse-click or keystroke to run automatically.
very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
add a comment |
I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
Try the iMacros Firefox addon. You can record a so-called macro that handles the website navigation and download for you. Once you have done that, the whole process needs only one mouse-click or keystroke to run automatically.
I just need something that will minimize the number of clicks I have to make to get the file from the Internet to my disc.
Try the iMacros Firefox addon. You can record a so-called macro that handles the website navigation and download for you. Once you have done that, the whole process needs only one mouse-click or keystroke to run automatically.
answered Sep 24 '10 at 23:58
DMeister
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very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
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very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
very nice ! thanks for the tip!
– Rook
Oct 1 '10 at 22:46
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If you are doing a lot of image browsing and saving, get Bazzacuda Image Saver. You can set a save directory, and then with a single click it will, for all tabs that have just an image, save those images in that directory.
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If you are doing a lot of image browsing and saving, get Bazzacuda Image Saver. You can set a save directory, and then with a single click it will, for all tabs that have just an image, save those images in that directory.
add a comment |
If you are doing a lot of image browsing and saving, get Bazzacuda Image Saver. You can set a save directory, and then with a single click it will, for all tabs that have just an image, save those images in that directory.
If you are doing a lot of image browsing and saving, get Bazzacuda Image Saver. You can set a save directory, and then with a single click it will, for all tabs that have just an image, save those images in that directory.
answered Sep 25 '10 at 13:00
LawrenceC
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Use the Image Toolbar addon
Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
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Use the Image Toolbar addon
Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
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Use the Image Toolbar addon
Use the Image Toolbar addon
edited Jul 20 '11 at 18:12
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answered Sep 24 '10 at 23:19
Sathyajith Bhat♦
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Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
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Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
Looks like a winner!
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:26
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While you're not looking for download managers, having a download manager is probably the easiest way to reduce the number of clicks. @Rook
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:32
@Sathya - Download managers are useful when there is a common criteria that engulfs the files you wish to save (all on the same page, all of .doc type, all of ... that and that criteia ...). If not, then they just become an annoyance, when saving individual files. Besides, I already use the one you mentioned.
– Rook
Sep 24 '10 at 23:35
Updated my answer for images.
– Sathyajith Bhat♦
Sep 24 '10 at 23:54
I had a look in about:config, and there doesn't look to be anything like this built into FF, so you may have to go the extension route. Sathya's answer below looks pretty lightweight and acceptable to me.
– Azz
Sep 25 '10 at 13:56
See my answer at the bottom. It's the best one but I added it only in Dec 2015 so it's at the bottom.
– Kenny LJ
Dec 6 '15 at 5:27