If you cannot find an image you downloaded, here is how to locate it.
Check your default downloads folder
Most browsers save downloads to a default location:
Windows:
Usually: C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads
Check your File Explorer Downloads folder
Mac:
Usually: /Users/YourUsername/Downloads
Check your Finder Downloads folder
Look in the Dock for the Downloads stack
Linux:
Usually: ~/Downloads or /home/YourUsername/Downloads
Check your browser downloads
View recent downloads in your browser:
Chrome:
Press Ctrl+J (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+J (Mac)
Or go to Settings → Downloads
Click "Show in folder" next to the file
Firefox:
Press Ctrl+Shift+Y (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+Y (Mac)
Or go to Menu → Library → Downloads
Right-click the file and select "Open Containing Folder"
Safari:
Click the downloads button in the toolbar
Click the magnifying glass next to the file
Or check View → Show Downloads
Search your computer
Use your system search to find the file:
Search for "cathopic" (many of our files include this in the name)
Search by file type (.jpg, .jpeg, .mp4, .svg)
Sort by date modified to find recent downloads
Check if the file was moved to a different folder
Check your download history on Cathopic
To see what you have downloaded:
Review your download history
Find the resource you are looking for
Download it again if needed (does not count against your limit)
The download may have failed
If you clicked download but the file is nowhere:
The download may have been interrupted
Your browser may have blocked the download
Check your browser pop-up blocker
Try downloading again from your downloads history
Check browser download settings
Your download location may have been changed:
Open your browser settings
Search for "Downloads" in settings
Check the download location path
Change it back to the default if needed
Automatic file organization
Some systems automatically organize downloads:
Check your Pictures folder for images
Check your Videos folder for video files
Some antivirus software moves downloads to quarantine if flagged
Cloud storage apps (OneDrive, Google Drive) may sync downloads automatically
Download again
If you cannot find the file anywhere:
Find the resource
Click to download it again
Watch where your browser saves it
Re-downloads do not count against your monthly limit
Organize your downloads
To avoid losing files in the future:
Create a dedicated folder for Cathopic downloads
Rename files with descriptive names after downloading
Move important files to project-specific folders
Keep your downloads folder organized
