Short answer: Downloads on an iPhone are typically saved to the Files app, in the Downloads folder. Some items may appear in Photos (images/videos), Music (songs from Apple Music), or within the specific app you used to download them. If you downloaded from Safari, use the Safari Downloads button or open Files > Browse > Downloads to locate them. If you downloaded through another app, check that app’s own library or export/location settings. Here’s a quick guide to find common download locations:
- Files app
- Open Files, tap Browse (bottom or top, depending on iOS version), then tap Downloads (usually under iCloud Drive). This is the default path for many file types downloaded from the web or apps.
- Photos app
- Open Photos and check the Recents album for downloaded or saved images and videos.
- Music app
- Open the Music app and go to Library > Downloaded to see downloaded songs.
- Safari-specific downloads
- In Safari, tap the Downloads button (circle with a downward arrow) near the address/search field to view recent downloads, then tap a file to open or share it.
If you can’t find a particular file:
- Use Spotlight search (swipe down on Home screen and type the file name).
- Check iCloud Drive or On My iPhone locations in the Files app.
- Review the app’s own location or settings for where it stores downloaded files.
If you tell me what specific file type you’re looking for (document, image, video, PDF, etc.) and which app you used to download it, I can give more precise steps.
