> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.browseract.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Files & Downloads 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. ## 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. ## 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 ## Supported Files BrowserAct supports downloading any file format available on the page. Examples include: * Images * Audio files * Documents * Archives * Other downloadable resources ## 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 ## 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 ## Example Use Cases ### Automated Pexels Image Download 1. Visit Page [https://www.pexels.com/](https://www.pexels.com/) 2. Click Element Click any image on the page 3. Click Element Click the download button Image (13) 4. Retrieve downloaded files Open Browser Download and download the file Image (14) ### Automated Pixabay Music Download 1. Visit Page [https://pixabay.com/music/](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 Image (15) 7. Retrieve downloaded files Open Browser Download → Download All Image (17) ## Best Practices * Use visible download buttons * **Add wait steps after triggering downloads** * Use looplist for batch downloading * Avoid hover-only download interactions ## FAQ ### 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 ### 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 ### Can I download files that require login? Yes. If the workflow includes login steps and the session remains active, downloads will work normally. ### Does BrowserAct support PDF / video / zip downloads? Yes. Any file format that can be downloaded directly from a webpage is supported. ### **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. # Integration with Workflows Download works as part of workflow execution and integrates with: ### Workflow automation * Trigger downloads via interaction nodes * Run batch downloads via loops ### Data pipelines * Combine downloads with scraping workflows * Automate file collection + data extraction ### 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.