# Telegram Desktop Download

## Overview

**Evidence:** Telegram Desktop Download\
**Description:** Collect Telegram Desktop Download Folder\
**Category:** Applications\
**Platform:** windows\
**Short Name:** tlgrmdf\
**Is Parsed:** No\
**Sent to Investigation Hub:** No\
**Collect File(s):** Yes

## Background

Telegram Desktop downloads files shared in chats to a dedicated folder in the user's Downloads directory. This includes documents, images, videos, and other media shared through the application.

## Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about telegram desktop download.

## Collection Method

This collector gathers the Telegram Desktop downloads folder from the user's Downloads directory containing files received through Telegram.

## Forensic Value

Telegram downloads contain files shared in conversations, which may include evidence, malicious files, documents, or media relevant to investigations. File timestamps show when content was received.