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You access iPhone files primarily through the built-in Files app, a blue folder icon where you can find local files (On My iPhone), iCloud Drive, connected cloud services (Dropbox, Google Drive), and even external storage like USB drives, using the Browse tab or search. For files downloaded from the web, check the Downloads folder within the Files app. Photos are in the Photos app, not Files, though they can be saved to Files.
This video shows you how to find and access files on your iPhone:
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GuideRealm
YouTube • Oct 11, 2024
Using the Files App (On Your iPhone)
Open the Files App: Tap the blue folder icon on your Home Screen, or swipe down and search for “Files”.
Browse Locations: Tap the Browse tab at the bottom.
Find Your Files:
On My iPhone: For files saved directly to your device.
iCloud Drive: For synced files and folders.
Downloads: Look here for files downloaded from Safari or other apps.
Third-Party Apps: See services like Dropbox, Google Drive if connected.
External Devices: Connect a USB drive or SD card, and it appears here.
Open a File: Tap on the file or folder to open it.
Accessing Files from a Computer
Mac: Use Finder (with a cable or Wi-Fi sync) or iCloud.com to access files.
PC/Other: Go to iCloud.com in any web browser to access iCloud files, or use iTunes/Finder for synced content.
This video demonstrates how to access files on your iPhone using the Files app:
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GuideRealm
YouTube • Aug 20, 2025
Key Things to Remember
Photos: Always check the Photos app for pictures, not Files.
Downloads: Downloads often end up in the Downloads folder within Files.
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Where to find downloads on your iPhone or iPad
If you download a file onto your iPhone or iPad from the internet, you can find it in your Downloads folder in the Files app.
Find downloads in the Files app
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Open the Files app. Don’t have the blue Files app icon on your Home Screen? Swipe down from the center of your Home Screen, then search for the Files app.
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Tap the Browse tab.
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Tap iCloud Drive.
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Tap the Downloads folder to see your downloaded files.
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Next to the search field in Safari, tap the Downloads button.
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Tap Downloads to see your downloaded files.
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