This is the simplest way to download a single file without external dependencies.

Note: For large files, setting stream=True and using iter_content() allows you to download data in chunks, preventing memory overflow. 2. Using the Built-in urllib Module

import urllib.request url = "https://example.com" urllib.request.urlretrieve(url, "local_copy.pdf") Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Advanced Scenarios How to Download Files From URLs With Python