How to fix the error can not save, download photos from Chrome to your computer

In addition to the function of searching information,  Google Chrome is  also used by users as an image store to download to  the computer . However, sometimes this feature encounters some issues and users will not be able to save images. This article will give you some ways to fix the error cannot load photos on Chrome. Let's see!

This tutorial was done using  MacBook Air 2017  ( MacOS Catalina ). With MacBooks running similar operating systems or Windows laptops, you can do the same. However, there will be a few changes to the interface!

1. Clear browsing data and cache

First, when you encounter any problem on your computer, the easiest way is to restart your computer. However, if you restart the device but still can't download the photo, it's possible the problem is coming from the Chrome browser. One of the most common Chrome errors is  full of cache .

Clearing the cache includes the following steps:

-  Step 1 : Click  the three dots icon  in the top right corner and click  More Tools .

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-  Step 2 : Select  Clear Browsing Data .

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-  Step 3 : Select  Basic  > Select  Clear data .

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Using this approach can make you fix most of the basic Chrome errors. However, there is a small note that you will be  logged  out to most websites that you have logged into before.

2. Delete and reinstall Chrome

To delete Chrome browser on MacBook, follow these steps:

-  Step 1 : Select the Finder icon   in the  Dock.

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-  Step 2 : Select  Applications  > Find  Google Chrome .

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-  Step 3 : Right-  click  on Chrome browser> Select  Move to Trash .

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After deleting, use the browsers available on your device to find and reload Chrome. You can reload Chrome  HERE .

This way, we can get rid of most errors in Chrome browser settings and return Chrome to  factory settings .

3. Try downloading the image in a different way

In case if you right-click on the image but still don't see the option to load or save the image, you can still save the image by simply  drag and drop  it onto your desktop.

-  Step 1 :  Long press  on the image you want to download on Chrome.

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-  Step 2 :  Drag  the image down to  the bottom right corner .

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-  Step 3 :  Drop  the image into the desired location.

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Through this article, you have learned good tips to fix the error of not loading or saving images on Google Chrome browser. Let's take a look at some other great tips with Google Chrome offline!

Marvin Fry

Update 13 March 2021