Add a file
- Open Files and choose Add Files, then select a file you may copy.
- ExplorePaste saves a managed copy in its own storage. The source stays where it was.
- You can also use the mobile Share extension or a supported drag and drop. A dropped copy starts on this device.
Edits to the original do not automatically update the shelf copy. Import it again when you need a new copy.
Preview and share
- Select the saved file to open its details.
- Choose Preview Copy for the native preview of a supported file.
- Use Share, or Open Copy where available, to send the copy to another app.
Choose which copies sync
Use Sync this copy on a device-only copy when iCloud is available. Only explicitly selected copies are queued for your private iCloud account. Check the visible status and wait for a transfer to finish.
A copy available only in iCloud must be downloaded before you can open it offline. If the app reports a missing or unavailable copy, reconnect and check its sync status rather than assuming it is on the device.
Remove or restore a copy
Remove Copy moves the managed copy to Recently Deleted. Restore it there within 30 days. Permanent removal deletes that managed copy, not the original source file.
Need help with a specific device or version? See what to include in a support email.