Where is the initial download saved on mac

[hofstal2]

Hi there,

Any idea where the initial downloades files for Photoshop are stored / installed? I would like to add a new file on my workspace but can't find the location to save the file and then load into my workspace. Happy about any answer that helps? Thank you

[jane-e]

Typically all downloads will go into your downloads folder on your Mac. Is that what you are asking?

https://osxdaily.com/2016/07/24/access-mac-downloads-folder/

~ Jane

[hofstal2]

Thank you Jane-e for your reply. I checked the download folder already and did not find any Photoshop related files there. I would like to add a file (color correction I downloaded) in Photoshop in my workspace (path is Photoshop / Windows / Workspace / and here I would like to add this file). Any idea how to do that, when I can't find the path to the workspace in the Finder on my mac? Again, appreciate any kind of helpful answer.

[jane-e · Accepted solution]

I'm not sure that I understand your question, Hofstal.

• Have you installed Photoshop and are trying to find it in Downloads?
• Are you saving Photoshop files and are not sure where to find them again?
• Is it an add-on file that you got off the web? If so, what kind and where did you get it?
• In a Finder window, go to the View menu and confirm all of these options are showing.
  
  
  
• Workspaces are stored here:
  Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings/WorkSpaces
  https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html
  
  
• The location you are looking for may be a hidden file. This article from MacWorld shows how to display hidden files.
  https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/show-hidden-files-mac-3520878/

What does this refer to: "path is Photoshop / Windows / Workspace " ?

If none of this helps, please clarify what you are trying to do so we can better assist.

~ Jane

[hofstal2]

Dear Jane,

Your last post was so helpful, thank you very much. I didn't know Apple has hidden files (I used Windows before). Your links were exactly what I required to find my hidden files / folders. You made my day. Thank you again.

[jane-e]

You're welcome Hofstal, I'm so glad that solved the issue and you are up and running again!

~ Jane