Download
Download means receiving data from the internet to your device. This includes files, images, videos, apps, and documents.
How it works
Data is sent from a server to your device and saved locally. Download speed depends on your internet connection.
Common downloads
- files
- apps
- images
- videos
Simple example
Downloading is like taking a copy of a file and saving it to your computer.
Related terms
Source
Information simplified from the Wikipedia article “Download”.