diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
index bf5a022..ba65e1d 100644
--- a/Readme.md
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -21,10 +21,13 @@ Also, two way **Clipboard** sync for text!
 
 All selected files, photos and videos will be transfered to PC. Or you can use it from the share sheet.
 
+
 ## Notes
 
 - Note: Transfer stops as soon as iPhone screen goes off. You need to keep the screen on while you are transfering too many photos or huge videos.
 - Note: To make large amount of photo/video transfer 'Allow Sharing Large Amounts of Data' needs to be turned on from 'Settings -> Shortcuts -> Advanced' screen.
+- Note: Files are sent to ~\Downloads by default. Specify `--download-dir <directory>` when running the host to set a new one. 
+- Note: To run as a Windows service, configure with the tool [NSSM - the Non-Sucking Service Manager](http://nssm.cc/)
 
 ## Run / Compile & Run hints
 
diff --git a/ShortcutsListener.py b/ShortcutsListener.py
index 0d28928..196dc98 100644
--- a/ShortcutsListener.py
+++ b/ShortcutsListener.py
@@ -1,10 +1,23 @@
 from flask import Flask, request
-import os, pyperclip
+import os, pyperclip, argparse
 
 app = Flask(__name__)
 debug = False  # set to True to print debug messages
 
-UPLOAD_FOLDER = os.path.join(os.path.expanduser('~'), 'Downloads')
+# Setup command line argument parsing
+parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Flask app to upload files and manage clipboard.')
+# The default value is set to None initially to check if a directory was explicitly provided
+parser.add_argument('--download-dir', type=str, help='Directory to save downloaded files.', default=None)
+args = parser.parse_args()
+
+# Determine UPLOAD_FOLDER based on whether a command line argument was provided
+if args.download_dir is None:
+    # Fallback to the Downloads folder if no directory is specified
+    UPLOAD_FOLDER = os.path.join(os.path.expanduser('~'), 'Downloads')
+else:
+    UPLOAD_FOLDER = args.download_dir
+
+# Ensure the UPLOAD_FOLDER exists
 if not os.path.exists(UPLOAD_FOLDER):
     os.makedirs(UPLOAD_FOLDER)