iOS User Guide

Learn how to connect, manage, transfer, sync, and back up files with FE File Explorer on iPhone and iPad.

File Management

Sort, view, rename, copy, move, and delete files with FE File Explorer.

File Transfer

Transfer photos and files between your iPhone or iPad, network shares, and cloud storage.

Document Editing

Edit plain-text files in FE File Explorer or use another app to edit documents stored on a server.

AirPlay to Apple TV

Play supported videos on Apple TV and use screen mirroring for other formats or external subtitles.

Set Up a Connection

Connect FE File Explorer to a shared folder on your computer automatically or by entering its address.

Manage Connections

Reorder, duplicate, edit, and delete saved connections in FE File Explorer.

Settings for Mac

Configure macOS file sharing so FE File Explorer can connect to folders on your Mac.

Settings for Windows 11

Configure Windows 11 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows 10

Configure Windows 10 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows 7/8

Configure Windows 7 or Windows 8 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows XP

Configure Windows XP folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Time Capsule

Enable file sharing on an AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme for access from FE File Explorer.

Distribute Settings (MDM)

Export, import, and distribute FE File Explorer settings and connections with mobile device management.

Built-in FTP Server

Start the built-in FTP server to transfer files between an iPhone or iPad and a computer.

iTunes File Sharing

Transfer files and folders between a computer and FE File Explorer using iTunes File Sharing.

Nearby File Transfer

Transfer files directly between nearby iOS devices without joining a Wi-Fi network.

Sync Files

Sync files between your iPhone or iPad and computers, servers, or cloud storage.

Backup Photos

Back up photo albums from your iPhone or iPad to network shares, servers, or cloud storage.

External Location

Add a USB drive, SD card, or another app's folder to the FE File Explorer connection list.