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Downloading is the process of transferring data from a remote computer or server to your local computer. This is the opposite of uploading, and examples include receiving emails, viewing a webpage, or saving a video to your hard drive.

Download details

Transferring data: When you download, you are receiving a file or data from another computer, typically a web server, email server, or another system on a local network.

Opposite of uploading: Uploading is the process of sending data from your computer to another computer or server.

Speed and factors: Download speed is affected by your own internet connection speed, the speed of the remote computer you are downloading from, and the size of the file being downloaded.

Types of downloads:

HTTP: The most common method for transferring files over the internet, used for webpages, images, and most downloads.

FTP: File Transfer Protocol, a standard network protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server on a computer network.