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.