Javascript to save files in browser?

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I generate html pages which are viewed locally. Is there a way i can use javascript to save files in a user designated folder? (like C:/dev/myapp/here)

I looked at HTML5 File API on MDN and see how to read files when a user selects them. No way to save files. I know how i can cache files by creating image tags but i like to generate a single button which will kick off a script to download a series of files (zip, gif, png, jpg). I dont suppose i can do that with javascript can i?

possible duplicate of Save text file on client machine using javascript — Matt Ball
– Matt Ball, Commented Jul 30, 2012 at 18:37

Matt Ball · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-30 18:32:04Z

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I dont suppose i can do that with javascript can i?

Nope, you cannot.

answered Jul 30, 2012 at 18:32

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