When you download a file on your iPhone, where does it go? If it’s a file like a PDF or .epub, you can find it in the Files app. Here’s how to find downloaded files on your iPhone.
Why You’ll Love This Tip:
- When you download files from the internet, they’re saved in the Files app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Easily find saved tickets, articles, confirmations, e-books, and more in the Files app.
How to Find Downloads on iPhone in the Files App
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 16 running iOS 18.3.1. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.
It’s easy to find downloads on iPhone in the Files app; here’s how:
- Open the Files app.
- Tap iCloud Drive or On My iPhone.
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- Tap Downloads to open the folder, where you’ll find your downloaded files.
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- You can touch and hold the folder, then tap Favorite. This will add a shortcut to the folder when you open the Files app.
![tap favorite to save download as favorite]( "tap favorite to save download as favorite")
That’s how to find your downloaded files on your iPhone! In the future, the quickest way to access your downloads is by going to the Files app. You can also save items from other apps to your Files app. Next, find out how to send large files on iPhone or iPad.
More On: Files App
- Use Your iPhone to Scan Documents
- Browse iCloud Drive Documents in Files
- Send Large Files on iPhone
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