Google Chrome is among the best and most widely used browsers on the internet. However, sometimes it can run into issues due to hidden bugs.

In this article, we'll see what to do if you can't download or save images from Google Chrome. Let's get started.

Why Is Chrome Not Able to Download or Save Images?

There can be multiple reasons why Google Chrome cannot download or save images. But among all, temporary browser glitch is often found to be the major culprit. The problem can also result from outdated Chrome versions and corrupt cache files.

Fortunately, it's very easy to troubleshoot this problem. Let's check out all the working solutions in detail.

1. Perform the Basic Fix

The first thing you can try in this situation is to restart Google Chrome. As it turns out, the problem can result from a temporary glitch in the browser.

So, restart Google Chrome, and check if it fixes the issue. If not, move on to the next solution.

2. Update Google Chrome

Updating Google Chrome to the latest version is another effective solution you can try in this situation. Each update comes with performance improvements and eliminates hidden issues of the application.

You can update Google Chrome by following the below steps.

  1. Launch Google Chrome.
  2. Click on the three dots at the top right corner.
  3. Head towards Help > About Google Chrome.
  4. Google Chrome will look for updates and start downloading if available.
    Google Chrome Update screen

Once the update process is complete, restart Google Chrome, and check if the problem continues.

3. Disable Unnecessary Extensions

Google Chrome offers various extensions that help increase the browser's functionality. But on the negative side, certain extensions can affect the browser's basic features. You will have to disable the extensions that you think is stopping the browser from downloading images.

Here's how to disable extensions on Google Chrome.

  1. Open Chrome, and click on three dots at the top right corner.
  2. Go to More tools > Extensions.
  3. Locate the extension that you think can be causing the issue.
  4. Disable the toggle under the extension name.
    Google Chrome manage extensions screen

Relaunch the browser and check for the issue.

4. Clear Cache And Cookies Data

Google Chrome stores cache data to offer a faster and smoother user experience. But corrupt cache data can cause different issues in the browser. You will have to clear the browser cache and cookies of Chrome to fix the problem.

Here's how.

  1. Open Chrome, and click on three dots at the top right corner.
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. Choose Privacy and security from the left pane.
  4. Choose Clear browsing data.
  5. Checkmark Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
    Chrome Clear browsing data screen
  6. Click on Clear data.

Next, restart Google Chrome and check if you can download images or not.

5. Allow Google Chrome Through the Windows Defender Firewall

Windows firewall is a great tool to keep the system free from viruses and malware. But it can also be the reason why you are not able to download images from Chrome. You will have to open Window Firewall and allow Google Chrome through Windows firewall settings to fix the issue.

Here's how to do it.

  1. Open the Start Menu, type Windows Security, and press Enter.
  2. Choose Firewall & network protection from the left pane.
  3. Click on Allow an app through the firewall.
  4. Click on Change settings.
  5. Locate Google Chrome and checkmark both Private and Public boxes.
  6. Click on OK to save the changes.

Launch Google Chrome and check if you can save and download images.

6. Reinstall Google Chrome

If none of the fixes were helpful, you could consider reinstalling Google Chrome. As it turns out, the problem can result from corrupt installation files. If this is the case, reinstalling the application is the best thing you can try.

You can reinstall Google Chrome by following the below steps.

  1. Open the Control Panel by clicking on the Windows icon and searching for the Control Panel.
  2. Click on Uninstall a program.
  3. Right-click on Google Chrome, and choose Uninstall.
    Control Panel program uninstallation screen
  4. Next, visit Google Chrome's official website, and download the desktop version.

Download Images Without An Issue

Hopefully, the solutions will help you fix the problem. Among all, we recommend updating the browser to resolve the issue. But if nothing helped, you can consider using any other browser.