I can suggest an add-on if you encounter this frequently.įor now, you can change the action for ''known'' content types and add other content types to the list over time. (3) If that menu item is missing for these downloads, the site might be misidentifying the file as generic binary content instead of identifying it as a specific type. You can use the steps in the previously mentioned article to change it to an "Always Ask" action if you prefer that.
Starting with Firefox 98 (Released in March 2022).
It’ll open Firefox’s hidden secret advanced configuration page i.e. It’ll show you a warning message, click on Accept the Risk and Continue button. (2) If the file type you want to manage is not listed there, try this first: open the Downloads list, right-click the file, and choose "Always Open Similar Files".įirefox then should add that file type to the Applications list with a "Use " action. How to stop Firefox showing the downloads window every time you save a file. Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar and press Enter. Manage file types and download actions in Firefox (1) You can try changing the behavior for the specific file type on the Applications list on the Settings page. In a future update to Firefox, there should be a global way to choose between the new and old approaches, but I'm not sure whether it will arrive in Firefox 100 or take more time.įor now, you can change the action for known content types and add other content types to the list over time. As you noticed, Firefox 98 changed the standard behavior for "unknown" content types from "ask what to do" (before) to "save file" (now).
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