How should 'Do not show Save as dialog' work in Chrome on macOS?

Question

I'm using the FireShot Chrome extension on macOS. In FireShot Options, I checked 'Do not show Save as dialog,' but when I save a screenshot, a Save As dialog still opens. I expected the file to save directly without that prompt. I set a Default output folder and it didn't change the behavior.

Does Chrome's 'Ask where to save each file before downloading' setting affect this option? And is the option supposed to apply when saving from the preview/editor, directly from the extension menu, or both?

I'd like to understand the intended behavior before calling this a bug. I can share exact Chrome, macOS and FireShot versions and steps if needed.

Accepted Answer

Hello. I can confirm the suppressed Save As dialog is how it's normally planned to work on Chrome @ macOS when you enable this option. Can you please re-check the Options to make sure the option is enabled?

Posted: 28 Sep 2026 21:11
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I'm using the FireShot Chrome extension on macOS. In FireShot Options, I checked 'Do not show Save as dialog,' but when I save a screenshot, a Save As dialog still opens. I expected the file to save directly without that prompt. I set a Default output folder and it didn't change the behavior. Does Chrome's 'Ask where to save each file before downloading' setting affect this option? And is the option supposed to apply when saving from the preview/editor, directly from the extension menu, or both? I'd like to understand the intended behavior before calling this a bug. I can share exact Chrome, macOS and FireShot versions and steps if needed.

Posted: 02 Oct 2026 12:21
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Hello. I can confirm the suppressed Save As dialog is how it's normally planned to work on Chrome @ macOS when you enable this option. Can you please re-check the Options to make sure the option is enabled? __________________ FireShot Pro Pro Full Webpage Screenshots will be moving to a subscription model soon! Last chance to purchase a Lifetime License and get a 33% discount! - https://getfireshot.com/buy.php

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