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When viewing a PDF file in Firefox, I am unable to download or otherwise save the file to my Mac or iCloud folder

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How to I save the PDF file i'm viewing? I can be reached at [removed phone# from public support forum].

How to I save the PDF file i'm viewing? I can be reached at [removed phone# from public support forum].

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It depends. If the site allows viewing the PDF in Firefox's built-in PDF viewer, there is a download button near the right end of the PDF-specific toolbar. If you want to test with a basic PDF, here's one from the U.S. copyright office:

https://copyright.gov/ai/ai_policy_guidance.pdf

You should see a folder with a down arrow on the Save As button. Command+S (Save Page As) should also work.

If the site forces you to view the PDF in their own viewer, then the site control whether a download button is available. This can be tricky to work around.