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File Download Methods for macOS

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1. Modern File System Access API (showSaveFilePicker)

Allows user to choose save location with native dialog (Chrome/Edge only)

2. Blob URL with Download Attribute

Creates file in memory and downloads it

3. Data URL Method

Uses a data URL for downloading (works in all browsers)

4. Chunked Download (Alternative to StreamSaver)

Breaks file into chunks for better memory management

5. Native File System API WriteFile

More direct access to write files (Chrome/Edge only)