Open Downloads in Google Chrome (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to open downloads in Google Chrome in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

How to Open Downloads in Google Chrome

Follow the steps below to open downloads in Chrome.

1. Click the Menu Button in Chrome

At the top right of your Chrome window, click the menu button that looks like three vertical dots. This opens a dropdown with several options.

2. Select “Downloads” from the Dropdown Menu

In the dropdown menu that appears, scroll down and select the “Downloads” option. This will take you to the Downloads page, where you can view your recent downloads.

3. View Downloaded Files on the Downloads Page

After clicking “Downloads,” Chrome will display a page with a list of all your recent downloads. You will see the download history, where each file is listed with details like the file name and download date. 

4. Click on a File to Open or Show in Folder

To open a file, find it in the list and click on the file name.

You can also choose to view it in its folder by clicking “Show in Folder” next to the file.

5. Clear Download History (Optional)

If you want to remove downloads from the list, you can do so by clicking the “x” option next to each file. This does not delete the file itself, but only clears it from Chrome’s list of downloads.

Also, you can opt to “Clear all” your download history.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of opening the downloads in Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to fix issues with Google Chrome not opening on your laptop and how to open Chrome from the terminal.