Did you ever need to change file extensions on your iPhone or iPad and were left disappointed to know that there was no built-in way to do so? Well, Apple has listened to your wish by offering a hassle-free way to rename file extensions right into the stock file manager app. As you may have already guessed, that’s exactly what I’m going to show you in this hands-on guide!
Change File Extensions on iPad & iPhone
What happens when you change file extensions using the Apple Files app? Well, let me break it down for you to ensure there is no longer confusion lurking around.
It’s worth pointing out that changing a file extension does not change the file type itself. All it does is just change the file association. For instance, if you happen to change the file extension of .pdf to .png, it will not convert the PDF file into a PNG. Note that it will just change the app in which the file will attempt to open on your device.
Times when an app on your device can only open specific files like JPG images but your images are in the PNG format, you can change the file extension to .jpg to get the job done.
Show Files Extensions in the Apple Files App on Your iPhone or iPad
Do note that you must first enable the visibility of the file extensions to be able to tweak the extensions. Don’t worry, it’s pretty straightforward to do.
- To do so, open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad.
- After that, head over to the folder where you have stored your file.
- Then, tap on the triple-dot menu at the top right corner of the screen and then hit View Options.
- Next, select Show All Extensions.
Change File Extensions on Your iPhone or iPad
Next up, it’s time to Change File Extensions.
- To get it done, long press on the file you want to change the extension for and select “Rename” in the menu.
- Now, change the file extension as per your need. Yeah, it’s just like renaming any other file. For instance, .jp.
- Next up, choose to use the new file extension when prompted to confirm the file extension change.
And that’s pretty much it! So, that’s how you can tweak file extensions in the Apple Files app on your iOS or iPadOS device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Apple Files app support other Cloud Services?
Yesh, it does. To let you manage your files with enhanced freedom, Apple Files app supports other popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.
Where are downloaded files on iPhone or iPad?
To let you easily track and manage all the downloaded items, the Apple Files app features a dedicated “Downloads” folder. Open your Files app -> Browse tab at the bottom -> Downloads.
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