diff --git a/python/plugins/processing/gui/DestinationSelectionPanel.py b/python/plugins/processing/gui/DestinationSelectionPanel.py
index 66a12770adc..5bcc566ea1f 100644
--- a/python/plugins/processing/gui/DestinationSelectionPanel.py
+++ b/python/plugins/processing/gui/DestinationSelectionPanel.py
@@ -225,4 +225,6 @@ class DestinationSelectionPanel(BASE, WIDGET):
         self.leText.setText(dirName)
 
     def getValue(self):
+        if not self.leText.text():
+            return 'memory:'
         return self.leText.text()