This article explains where to find downloads on an iPad. Instructions apply to iPads running iOS 11 and later.

Unlike PCs and Macs, the iPad doesn’t have a special Downloads folder where all downloaded files go straight to. And the iOS file system isn’t as searchable as an Android file system.

The location of a downloaded file largely depends on the app you open it in. However, since the introduction of the Files app in iOS 11, things have become a little easier.

Save your files to a location that you can easily find again. While you have many options, here’s how to save files from commonly used apps.