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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
    Home Using Documents View and manage your files

    View and manage your files

    Supported file formats

    In Documents, you can play or view files of various formats (extensions). Here is the full list of them: Audio player: .mp3, .aac, .m4a, .m4b, .m4p, .amr, .aiff, .aif, .aifc, .l16, .wav, .au, .pcm, .m4r Video player: .mp4, .mpv, .3gp, .m4v, .mov, .avi, .mkv, .flv, .ogg, .mpg, .mpeg, .ts, .wmv, .webm PDF viewer & editor: .pdf Image viewer: .png, ...
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    Create a new file in Documents

    With the help of Documents, it is easy to create different files from scratch. Documents allows for creating PDFs, Text files, scans, and photos. Create a new file in Documents: Open the Documents app. Go to the folder where you want a new file to be located. Tap the Plus button  . Choose the type of your future file and do one of the following: Tap...
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    Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents

    Documents works as a central hub for all your files allowing you to manage everything in one place. Learn how to create folders and subfolders in the app to stay organized and quickly find any file whenever you need it. Create a folder in Documents Open the Documents app. Tap the Plus button. Select New folder. Type the folder's name and tap Done. N...
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    Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders

    With Documents, you can perform various actions you would normally do with files and folders on your computer, such as copying, moving, deleting, and so on. Moreover, there are multiple ways you can do this - follow the article to find out how.  Jump to: Copy Move Delete Restore or remove completely Rename Compress Copy files and folders     iPhone ...
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    Customize the view of your files

    Jump to: Switch between the list and thumbnail view Sort files and folders by name, date, or size Mark files with color Switch between the list and thumbnail view Documents supports two views for files and folders within the app: Grid view List view To change the view, go to the My Files section or any folder you created, tap ... at the top right, a...
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    Use search in Documents

    Once you open the Documents app, you can find files and folders by their names as well as search through the contents of the .txt, .docx, or other files with the text layers. Documents searches through the files saved locally and through the Google Drive and DropBox folders (if you connect the corresponding cloud services to Documents). Tip: You can...
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    Access recently opened and favorite files

    When your file manager becomes overwhelmed with data, it becomes more difficult to get around and find some files. However, there is an easy way to access the most important and frequently used ones - Recents and Favorites. Jump to: Access recently opened files Add, access, and sort favorite files and folders Clear recents or favorites Access recent...
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    Organize your files with Inbox

    Living in an age of digital freedom and limitless access to information, we have to process hundreds of data pieces daily. This might be challenging and time-consuming, as well as stressful. Since day one, Documents has been aiming to make paperless routines easy and effortless - our app is a powerful hub for all kinds of files you might be dealing ...
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    Enhance your files with Tools

    The Tools tab brings all your advanced tools into one central location, making file management more efficient. You simply choose a tool, and it automatically suggests files that can be processed based on their format, simplifying your tasks and saving you time. What is Tools?  We've grouped and organized the features of our app into categories to ma...
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    Set up reminders for your files

    File Reminders in Documents make it simple to keep track of important files. You can set reminders for any file and get notified when you need to act. No more last-minute scrambles or lost files. Documents will make sure you’re always prepared and takes the pressure off your memory. Whether you're managing work, personal tasks, or collaborative proj...
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    Access your device files via the Files app folder

    The Files app folder in Documents provides a seamless connection to Apple's Files app, giving you access to all your device files without switching applications. This integration streamlines your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between apps, and comes automatically set up when you first launch Documents—allowing you to browse, open, and m...
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