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Where do I find downloaded files?

I downloaded a pdf file on my iPad. Where is the file located and how can I access it?




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iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 9:23 AM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2020 9:36 AM

The file will either be will be wherever you saved it - or in the Downloads folder.


If you can remember the name of the file, you can use the native Search function to locate it. From any Home screen, simply touch any empty area on the screen (except the edges or extreme corners) and swipe downwards to expose the Search dialogue; enter the filename - and you’ll hopefully find the file at the top of the results listing.


To look at the downloads folder, open the native Files App - then select the Downloads folder from the side-bar.


To learn more about you iPad and its features, you might find the iPad User Guide for iPadOS to be helpful. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the iPad User Guide:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/welcome/ipados


I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving any difficulties.

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Jul 9, 2020 9:36 AM in response to magicmidi

The file will either be will be wherever you saved it - or in the Downloads folder.


If you can remember the name of the file, you can use the native Search function to locate it. From any Home screen, simply touch any empty area on the screen (except the edges or extreme corners) and swipe downwards to expose the Search dialogue; enter the filename - and you’ll hopefully find the file at the top of the results listing.


To look at the downloads folder, open the native Files App - then select the Downloads folder from the side-bar.


To learn more about you iPad and its features, you might find the iPad User Guide for iPadOS to be helpful. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the iPad User Guide:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/welcome/ipados


I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving any difficulties.

Where do I find downloaded files?

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