What the heck does “Keep Downloaded” mean in Finder on a Mac?
Are you storing some of your files in iCloud and noticed a circle with a down arrow next to the folder name? Putting the mouse over this icon has an option that says Keep Downloaded? What does that mean?
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I did a Google search, and here’s what it said:
On a Mac, “Keep Downloaded” in the context of iCloud Drive means ensuring that a specific file or folder remains downloaded and available locally on your Mac, even if it’s an older item and more storage space is needed.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
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Purpose:This feature allows you to choose which iCloud Drive files and folders you want to keep permanently stored on your Mac, even if you’re running low on space.
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How it works:When you select “Keep Downloaded” for a file or folder, it will be downloaded to your Mac and remain there, regardless of whether you have space constraints or not.
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Visual Indicator:The Keep Downloaded icon will appear next to the item’s name in Finder to indicate that it is being kept downloaded.
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How to Use:
- Open a Finder window and navigate to iCloud Drive in the sidebar.
- Control-click the items you want to keep downloaded, then choose “Keep Downloaded”.
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Note:You can select up to 10 files at a time to mark as “Keep Downloaded”.
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