Chrome doesn’t ask where to save downloads? Turn the prompt on

Use a small file from a source you trust. If Chrome asks for a destination, choose a folder you can find and confirm that the file appears there. Open Chrome’s recent download history if you lose track of the file. If you prefer the same folder every time, leave the prompt off and use Change next to the download location.

A link can open a file for viewing inside Chrome. If the browser opens a PDF viewer, use the viewer’s Download button when you want to save a copy. A page that only displays the PDF hasn’t started a download yet. Try an ordinary file download first to check the prompt.

Open Chrome’s main menu and look for Managed by your organization. If you see it, visit chrome://policy in that Chrome profile and ask your work or school administrator whether a download policy controls the prompt. A managed browser can restrict settings, so check with the administrator before changing anything else.