Files iPadOS 26 vs iPadOS 18: Refinements & speed improvements make Files actually usable

The Files app on iPadOS 26 transfers data faster, and has other changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It’s actually usable now.

The Files app on has changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It’s actually usable now.

Two tablets display file management apps. The left shows locations and tags, while the right lists files and folders with details like date modified and file type.

Files in iPadOS 18 [left], Files in iPadOS 26 [right]

Apple’s refresh of iPadOS 26 made a lot of changes to the interface across multiple apps. As part of the update, many apps got a facelift, with Files one of the most important apps in that group.

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