How to show File Extensions in the Files App on iPad

Did you know you can see the file extensions on an iPad while in the Files app?

Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!

Here’s how:

1. Open the Files App on iPad. 
2. Go to a folder with files in it, and go IN that folder.
3. Choose the List/Icon sort menu.
4. Find the submenu for View options.
5. Choose “Show all Extensions”
6. That’s it.

The Files app on the iPad is getting just as powerful as the Finder on Mac. Feel free to experiment and use it often.

About Post Author

Dan Uff

Senior Writer / Owner

See author's posts

Advertisement