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title: Downloading Files Using Zixi protocol
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/downloading-files-using-zixi-protocol
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T15:52:31.766Z
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Files can be downloaded through the Zixi Broadcaster UI using the Zixi Protocol.

### To download a file using Zixi Protocol:

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In Zixi Broadcaster, click the **Files** tab.
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Under **Destinations**, navigate to the desired file.
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Hover your mouse over the desired file and click **Zixi Download**.

![Downoad options](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/2BqLdvoC1HKFn3txyjwqI_image.png)
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In the **Select Download Destination** window, select the local folder as a destination for the file download.

The file will be downloaded using the Zixi protocol. The download process is displayed at the bottom of the screen (**Files Transfer Queue** tab). When the download is complete, it will be recorded in the **File Transfer Log** tab.

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**Note**

You can limit the download speed by dragging the **Download Speed Limit** slider.

![Download speed](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/qth1oKgU-Zs8O1et8uGbp_image.png)

The overall maximal limit determined by the

 

**Max download speed \[kbps]** setting in the **Settings > File Transfer & VOD** screen.
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