How to Save a Link in Google Chrome

Last Updated: January 14, 2022

Chrome makes it easy to download a target of a web link to your computer. When you save a link, you can explore the page offline by double-clicking the saved file on your computer. Read on to learn how to save a link to your computer in Google Chrome.

1

Browse for a link.

Search the web for the site you want to save. Don't follow the link once you find it—just make sure it's visible in your browser.

2

Right-click the link and choose "Save link as…"

This option lets you choose where to save the file. You'll also be able to enter a custom file name if you'd like.

3

Choose a folder on your computer.

Locate and double-click the folder you want to save the file to. The folder you select is where you'll be able to find the saved page later.

4

Save the file.

Click the Save button to save the file to your computer. The link will save as an HTML file, which is a page full of code. When you want to open the saved link, just double-click the file to open it in your web browser.

Community Q&A

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How do I open a mail link? When I click on it, it's not opening.

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Copy and paste the think into the browser. Links sometimes do not work for everyone.