I use Safari as my Mac's default browser and have recently encountered the following message when attempting to download files:
Safari could not download the file because there is not enough free disk space.
I have about 100 GB of space available on my drive, so that's certainly not the problem. Both Chrome and Firefox download the same files without any problems. So what's the problem with Safari? I'm not sure what triggers it, but here's how to solve it:
- Start up Disk Utility which is in your local version of Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities directory.
- Click on Repair Disk Permissions.
- That should fix your Safari download problem!
If you do indeed need more storage space, you should consider adding an external drive to your system. I suggest the Lexar 2TB SL500 Portable SSD. If your older Mac does not have USB-C, add a Syntech USB C Female to USB Male Adapter, too.
This did not work for me for some reason… 🙁
Like Adriana, this does nothing for me. I have tried just about everything…reinstall, repair this, verify that. Wipeout and use mobile Time Machine backup. Her who knows (almost) everything states it was the change of HD to SSD!!! Could that really be the problem? Next attempt? Petrol and a match. At a distance of course.
Click on
1.safari
2 . preferences
3.save download files to
4.the disk or starage with the most space available.
Done.
Enjoy