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How to Find Downloads on an iPhone or iPad

Find PDFs, documents, images, and other files downloaded from Safari and other apps.

Quick Answer

Open the Files app → Browse → Downloads. Downloads are commonly under iCloud Drive or On My iPhone/iPad.

Step by Step

  1. Open the Files app.
  2. Select Browse.
  3. Look for Downloads under iCloud Drive or On My iPhone/iPad.
  4. Open the Downloads folder.
  5. If you recently downloaded from Safari, you can also select Safari's download button to see recent downloads.

If That Doesn't Work

  • An app may save a file inside its own folder instead of Downloads.
  • Use the Files app search field if you know part of the filename.
  • Photos saved as images may appear in the Photos app instead of Files.

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