User Guide Full Index
Connect to...
- Connect to Mac
- Connect to Windows
- Connect to NAS Drives
- Connect to Cloud Storage
- USB Drives
- Map an App folder
Navigation
File Listing Options
Selecting and Copying Files
- File Selection Mode
- Selecting Images in the Image Viewer
- Copying Files
- Drag and Drop
- AirDrop Files
- Copy Large files with macOS Finder
- Share Files
- Copy to iOS Clipboard
- eMail Files
- Download Files Using URL
Viewing Documents
Editing Documents
Annotate/Markup
Bulk Rename Tools
- Bulk Rename - Add text to filenames
- Bulk Rename - Add Index or Counter
- Bulk Rename - Find and Replace
- Bulk Rename - Rename with Dates
- Bulk Rename - Rename using EXIF Data
Search
Creating and Editing PDFs
Working with Images
- Rotate Images
- Convert Images
- Create Contact Sheets
- Rate Photos with XMP
- Remove GPS from Photos
- Edit IPTC Properties on Photos
- Slideshows
- - Chromecast Images
- - Airplay Photos
Playing Movies
Playing Music
- Supported Music Types
- Play Modes
- Queueing Tracks
- Speed Up/Slow Down Playback
- AirPlay Music
- Chromecast Music
- Cast Music to Alexa Devices
- Recording Audio into FileBrowser
Sharing Folders
Files App Integration
WebDAV Server
Sync and Backup
Custom Tasks
- Create Custom Tasks
- Monitor a Folder for a Keyword and Download Hourly
- Download PDFs from the Last 7 Days
- Trim PDF Pages
- Change IPTC Properties on Images in Bulk
- Rotate Images in Bulk
- Automated Backup of Video Files from a Chosen Folder
- Automate Backup and Deletion of Files Older than a Chosen Date
- Remove GPS from Multiple Photos
- Convert Images in Bulk
Advanced
- Compare Files and Folders
- Siri Reminders
- Siri Voice Shortcuts
- QR and BarCode Support
- Face ID Logins
- Kiosk Mode
- Family Sharing
- FileBrowser Configuration Files
- Transfer FileBrowser Settings
Configuration Files
Create and Manage Cloud Shares in FileBrowser
Easily share folders via cloud services in FileBrowser. Learn how to set permissions, create links, and collaborate using Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box.
Create a File / Folder Link
Create a UNC path link or a FileBrowser URL which can be used to launch FileBrowser in iOS.
- Tap a file or folders context menu and select "Create a File Link".
- Then select "Copy FileBrowser URL".
This link is now on your iOS clipboard and can be pasted into an email or a document.
Google Drive Shares
When viewing Google Drive folders in FileBrowser you can share files or folders like you would on Google Drive.
Tap the file or folder context menu and select "Sharing Properties", from here you can add users or manage existing users viewing permissions.
Share Box Folders
When browsing your Box storage, tap the folder or files actions menu and select "Create a Folder Link", then "Share and copy Box URL" and then select one of the following options:
- Share with Team - Share the folder with authorised users.
- Share with Everyone - Share the folder with anyone who has the link.
Note: You can ONLY add or edit the users to the folder, once you have shared the folder "Share with Teams". Once the folder is shared an extra option appears on shared folders action menu, "Shared Link Properties".
Share DropBox Folders
When browsing your DropBox storage, tap the folder or files actions menu and select "Create a Folder Link", then "Share and copy DropBox URL" and then select one of the following options:
- Share with Team - Share the folder with authorised users.
- Share with Everyone - Share the folder with anyone who has the link.
Note: You can ONLY add or edit the users to the folder, once you have shared the folder "Share with Teams". Once the folder is shared an extra option appears on shared folders action menu, "Shared Link Properties".
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