Download via Browser
====================

This guide covers how to download data directly from the XNAT web interface using your browser.

Overview
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The XNAT web interface provides a user-friendly way to browse and download data without requiring any programming knowledge. This method is ideal for:

- Small-scale data downloads
- Exploring data before bulk downloads
- One-off data retrieval tasks
- Users who prefer graphical interfaces


Getting Started
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Accessing the Web Interface
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https://xnat.abudhabi.nyu.edu/

Navigating to Your Data
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.. image:: ../_static/4.1.browser.navigate.png
   :alt: browser navigate
   :align: center
   :width: 900px

Navigate through the XNAT interface to find your project and browse available subjects and sessions.

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Single File Download
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.. image:: ../_static/4.1.browser.single.png
   :alt: browser single
   :align: center
   :width: 900px

Click on individual files to download them one at a time directly through the browser.

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Session Download
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.. image:: ../_static/4.1.browser.session.png
   :alt: browser session
   :align: center
   :width: 900px

Use the session-level download options to get all scans from a single imaging session.

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Bulk Download
~~~~~~~~~~~~~

.. image:: ../_static/4.1.browser.bulk.png
   :alt: browser bulk
   :align: center
   :width: 900px

Access bulk download features to download multiple sessions or entire projects at once.

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Troubleshooting
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Common Issues
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- Large file timeout issues (this has been patched)
- Browser compatibility problems (needs to be tested)
- Network interruption (make sure you have a stable internet connection)


See Also
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- :doc:`python_scripts` - For programmatic downloads
- :doc:`desktop_client` - For desktop application downloads
- :doc:`../working_with_xnat/transferring_data` - For transferring data between projects
- :doc:`../working_with_xnat/navigation` - For general XNAT navigation