Organize files in folders on iPad

In the Files app , organize documents, images, and other files in folders.

Create a folder

Open a location or an existing folder.
Drag down from the center of the screen, then tap .
Note: If you don’t see the New Folder button, you can’t create a folder in that location.

Copy, duplicate, rename, move, or delete a file or a folder

Touch and hold the file or folder, then choose an option.

To duplicate, move, or delete multiple files or folders, tap Select, tap your selections, then tap an option at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Some options may not be available, depending on what you selected; for example, you can’t delete or move an app library (a folder labeled with the app name).

Share a file

Touch and hold the file, then tap Share to do things like send a copy of the file.

With iCloud Drive, you can allow others to view or edit the file.

To send a copy of a file, you can also open Mail or Messages in Split View or Slide Over, select one or more items in Files, then drag your selection into a message.

Tag a file or folder

Touch and hold the file or folder, tap Tags, then tap one or more tags.
When finished, tap Done.
Tagged items appear below Tags in the Browse sidebar.

To remove a tag, tap it again.

Mark a folder as a favorite

Touch and hold the folder, then tap Favorite.

Favorites appear in the Browse sidebar.

Helpful?

iPad User Guide