The Download feature allows BrowserAct workflows to automatically download files from web pages during execution. It works by triggering download actions through interaction nodes, enabling automated file collection without manual steps.

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What Is Download

Files can be downloaded automatically during workflow execution whenever the workflow interacts with page elements that trigger a download. Downloads are supported in common interaction steps such as:

• Click Element
• Click Element Item
• Visit Page
• Go Back Tab
• Human Interaction

As long as a page contains a visible and clickable download button or link, the workflow can capture and download the file as part of the run.

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What You Can Do

Use Download to automate file collection from websites, such as:

• Image downloads
• Music and video downloads
• PDF and document downloads
• Dataset and resource downloads
• Bulk content retrieval from listing pages

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Supported Files

BrowserAct supports downloading any file format available on the page. Examples include:

• Images
• Audio files
• Documents
• Archives
• Other downloadable resources

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Limits

To ensure stable workflow execution, the following limits apply: File size

• Maximum size per file: 50 MB

Download quantity

• Maximum downloads per workflow run: 100 files

Availability

• Download tasks remain available for up to 30 minutes after workflow execution

Retention

• Downloaded files are stored for 7 days
• Files expire automatically after the retention period

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Supported Scenarios

Download works when:

• A page contains a visible download button
• Clicking triggers a direct file download

Currently not supported:

• Hover-triggered download buttons
• Hidden download actions without clickable elements

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Example Use Cases

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Automated Pexels Image Download

1. Visit Page https://www.pexels.com/
2. Click Element Click any image on the page
3. Click Element Click the download button

4. Retrieve downloaded files Open Browser Download and download the file

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Automated Pixabay Music Download

1. Visit Page https://pixabay.com/music/
2. Loop List Music list at the bottom of the page
3. Condition Does the page display pop-up windows?
4. Click Element Close pop-up
5. Click Element Item Click the download button
6. Wait Wait 5 seconds

7. Retrieve downloaded files Open Browser Download → Download All

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FAQ

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Why didn’t the download start?

Possible reasons:

• The download button is not directly clickable
• The button requires hover interaction
• A pop-up or login is blocking the download
• The file exceeds the size limit

Try:

• Using Click Element Item
• Adding a Wait step
• Checking workflow logs

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Why can’t I find my downloaded file?

• Files are stored in Browser Download
• Download tasks remain available for 30 minutes after execution
• Files expire in 7 days

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Can I download files that require login?

Yes. If the workflow includes login steps and the session remains active, downloads will work normally.

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Does BrowserAct support PDF / video / zip downloads?

Yes. Any file format that can be downloaded directly from a webpage is supported.

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Why should I add a Wait step after triggering a download?

If multiple download actions are triggered too quickly, the previous request may not finish before a new one starts. When this happens, the system may prioritize the latest request, which can result in only the most recent file being saved. Adding a Wait step after each download action gives the system enough time to complete the current download request and improves overall download reliability.

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Integration with Workflows

Download works as part of workflow execution and integrates with:

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Workflow automation

• Trigger downloads via interaction nodes
• Run batch downloads via loops

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Data pipelines

• Combine downloads with scraping workflows
• Automate file collection + data extraction

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Storage & processing

• Download files first, then process them via workflows
• Integrate with downstream automation steps

Download functionality enables workflows to retrieve files directly from websites through interactive steps. It eliminates the need for manual file collection and downloading.