Where to Find Downloaded Files on iPhone and iPad

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Find Your Downloads Using the Files App

TheFiles appwas released with iOS 11. By default, all the files you download are stored in the iCloud Drive folder of the Files app on your iPhone and iPad. The Files app creates a separate Downloads folder for each file. If you don’t remember where to look for the attachment on your iPhone, here’s how to access it.

Step 1:Open theFiles appon your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2:Tap on theiCloud Drivefolder at the top and select theDownloads folder.

You will see all your downloaded files on your screen. You can long-press any file or folder icon to access other options, such as Quick Look, Compress, Copy, Move, Share, etc.

Interestingly, the Files app also adds thisDownloads folder to the Favorites listfor quick access. Here’s how to access it.

Step 1:Open theFiles appon your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2:Tap onDownloads under Favorites. You can now accessall your downloaded fileslike images, documents, ringtones, and more.

You can alsoadd a new folder in the Downloadsby tapping thethree dots>New Folder>naming your new folder.

iCloud Drive vs. On My iPhone in Files App

The Files app offers two storage options –iCloud Driveand iPhone or iPad’s Internal Storage. The iCloud Drive automatically creates separate folders for specific files like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Quick Time Player. Whenever you download a file from the iCloud drive, you can visit the specific folder to open and access the file type based on supported apps. The biggest advantage is that the files you download sync to the iCloud account, and you can access it on your iPad, Mac, and even a Windows 11.

However, when you save the files on your iPhone or iPad, you save them on the device’s internal storage. Those files will only be accessible on your iPhone and not your iPad or Mac connected through the same Apple ID. You can share them separately on apps like Messages and WhatsApp.

Can’t Find Downloaded Files? Here’s How to Fix This

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Last updated on 01 July, 2024

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