iOS User Guide
Use Owlfiles on iPhone and iPad to manage, transfer, sync, and back up files.
File management
Sort, view, rename, copy, move, and delete files in Owlfiles for iPhone and iPad.
File transfer
Transfer photos and files between your iPhone or iPad, network shares, and cloud storage.
Document editing
Edit plain-text files in Owlfiles 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 Owlfiles to a shared folder on your computer automatically or by entering its address.
Manage connections
Reorder, duplicate, edit, and delete saved connections in Owlfiles.
Settings for macOS
Configure macOS file sharing so Owlfiles can connect to folders on your Mac.
Settings for Windows 11
Configure Windows 11 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.
Settings for Windows 10
Configure Windows 10 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.
Settings for Windows 7
Configure Windows 7 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.
Settings for Windows XP
Configure Windows XP folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.
Settings for Time Capsule
Enable file sharing on an AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme for access from Owlfiles.
Built-in FTP server
Start the FTP server in Owlfiles to transfer many files between an iPhone or iPad and a computer.
USB file transfer
Transfer files between Owlfiles and a Mac or Windows PC over USB.
Nearby Drop
Transfer files directly between nearby Apple devices without joining a Wi-Fi network.
Sync files
Create and run sync tasks between your iPhone or iPad and network or cloud storage.
Back up photos
Back up photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to network or cloud storage.
External locations
Add a USB drive, SD card, or another app's folder to the Owlfiles connection list.
Sign in with a QR code
Sign in to Owlfiles on another device by scanning a QR code from a device already signed in.
Integrate with other apps
Run Owlfiles actions from Shortcuts and open files or folders with the Owlfiles URL scheme.