We don’t think about How to Download Files on iPhone or iPad. It’s saved on the hard drive and ready to be used when needed. On iOS, things can get a bit more complicated. This guide is meant to help you download files quickly and easily on your iPhone or iPad and then find them again quickly.
If you download a file from the Internet to your iPhone or iPad, you want to be able to find it on your iPhone or iPad. Some of the files you download will automatically be stored in the app you used to download them. The Netflix app is an example of this. If you download a movie or TV show to your device, you can only watch it through the Netflix app.
iOS is hard to understand because it doesn’t have a clear way to organize folders and files. You have apps that talk to other files that are stored in other folders. On an iPhone, you only have apps, and files are often hidden inside of them. It’s not clear how to move files from one app to another.
How to Download Files on iPhone or iPad
First, think about where you want to store the file you want to download, whether it’s an MP4, a PDF, an image, or some other type.
- Hold your finger down on the file to be downloaded until a pop-up window appears with the file title in gray, above a list of options to take.
- Tap the word “Share…”
- On the next window, tap the icon above the words “Save to Files.“
- Choose the “On My iPad” option.
- From the list that drops down, choose the location that best suits the file (or put it into Google Drive or Dropbox) and hit the word “Add.”
- To retrieve the files you downloaded, you’ll have to open the app you saved the file to.
FAQ
How do I download files from iPhone to iPad?
To move files from your iPhone to your iPad, go to the app that has the files you want to copy, tap on the items you want to copy, tap on “Share,” choose “AirDrop,” and then choose the name of your iPad. Click “Accept” on your iPad to get the items from your iOS device.
Why can’t I download files on my iPhone?
Most of the time, iPhones and iPads can’t download iCloud files because they can’t connect to the internet well enough. If you’re dealing with big files, make sure your cellular or Wi-Fi connection is strong and stable.
Why are files not downloading?
This error means that the file was blocked by your computer’s security settings. Find out more about downloads that are blocked. On Windows, the file you tried to download might have been taken away by Windows Attachment Manager. Check your Windows internet security settings to see what files you can download or why your file was blocked.
Why can’t I download PDF files on my iPhone?
On your iPhone or iPad, the problem could be caused by another app. You can try uninstalling your apps one by one until you find the one that’s giving you trouble. Start removing the apps you just downloaded one by one. After you get rid of each app, try to open the PDF file again.