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    Contents
    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
    • Contact us
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    Tips and tricks

    Siri shortcuts in Documents

    Siri helps you handle routine tasks on your iPhone and iPad easier and faster – all you have to do is just ask it. Documents has a handy collection of Siri shortcuts for your favorite file actions in Documents. Here they are: Play music. Ask Siri to play your favorite tracks without even touching your iPhone. Perfect while driving or cooking! Open t...
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    View two PDFs side by side

    iPhone iPad Split View is available in Documents for iPads only. Due to the smaller screen size, Documents doesn't support the Split View feature on iPhones. If your iPad runs iPadOS 13 or later, you can open multiple windows of Documents and work on two or more PDFs simultaneously. This is a great way to compare documents or refer to one PDF while ...
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    Documents widgets

    Make the most out of your Home Screen with handy widgets from Documents. Widgets are presented in three sizes and provide you with quick access to your favorite files, music, and file actions. Add and manage Documents widgets To add a Documents widget, follow these steps: Enter the jiggle mode by long pressing on a blank area of the home screen of y...
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    Quick Actions

    3D touch allows for accessing Quick Actions for apps. To use the Quick Actions feature, tap long the app icon on the Home screen and pick one of these actions: Recently Opened, Stared, Search, Open Browser, Search Documents. You can also use widgets and Siri Shortcuts to save a few taps for your favorite actions in Documents....
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    Quickly scroll to the top

    To fast scroll to the top of the screen, tap the time in the Status Bar at the top edge of the screen. This is very handy, especially when reading an extremely long document or after leafing through hundreds of files....
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    Smart Actions in Documents

    The Smart Actions Banner is a feature that is created to help you complete your work faster. Once you perform an action with your file - e.g. copy, move, download from browser or cloud, or import them from other apps, a banner in the bottom of the screen appears and stays there for 7 seconds. Depending on the file type and the action performed, the ...
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    Share files from cloud via a link

    Once you connect your cloud storage to Documents, you can easily share a link to uploaded files and folders with other people. This is extremely useful when you need to quickly share some files so that other people can view, download, or collaborate on them.  Due to the workflow peculiarities of different clouds and depending on what cloud you use, ...
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    Use iOS Live Text in Documents

    Documents incorporates a brand new iOS16 feature to take a step further in working with images and video files. Use Live Text to recognize numbers, bar codes, links and text and many more in your photos and videos.  The built-in mechanism allows you not only to recognize the data but also to interact with it.  Live Text in images You can apply Live ...
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    How to set password to the app

    You can protect your data and maintain the privacy of your files if you password protect Documents - this simply feature allows you to feel secure while using our app.  To set the password, please proceed as follows: Launch Documents. Go to Control Center > Security.  Enable App Passcode Lock > set Passkey > Confirm. ...
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    Documents Widgets in Control Center

    Enhance your iPhone or iPad's Control Center with widgets from Documents. Starting with the iOS 18 update, you can add customizable controls, giving you instant access to your favorite Documents actions right from the Control Center. What are the Documents widgets in the Control Center?  Currently, the following  widgets can be used from your Contro...
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    iPhone Mirroring in Documents

    iPhone Mirroring in iOS 18 introduces a highly convenient feature that allows you to project your iPhone's screen onto a Mac. This enhancement is especially useful for collaborative work, presentations, or simply extending your mobile experience to a larger display. With seamless Documents integration for iPhone Mirroring, you can efficiently use th...
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