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 - 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
Connect to iOS WebDAV Server
When you start the FileBrowser WebDAV server on your iPad/iPhone, other iOS devices and Macs/PCs can connect to and browse local folders or any other remote locations you enable via the settings in FileBrowser.
Start the WebDAV Server
To start the WebDAV server on your device:
- From FileBrowser's home screen tap the cog icon
- Select "WebDAV Server"
- Set a user name and password for the server here
- Turn on the FileBrowser locations you want to share via WebDAV using the toggle buttons
- Tap the "Start Server" button.
The WebDAV server is only available in FileBrowserGO and FileBrowser Professional.
Connect to your WebDAV Server
Connect to your WebDAV server from another device. The formats you have to enter these vary from device to device. Select what you are connecting from below to see the steps:
- macOS
- Windows
- Other iOS Device using FileBrowser's WebDAV client.
Connect to FileBrowser WebDAV Server From macOS
- Switch to finder and tap "Go" in the top toolbar
- Select "Connect to Server"
- Enter the Mac url that was displayed in FileBrowser here. It will be something like "http://192.168.1.12:20002/" and tap "Connect"
- Enter the username and password you set on your device earlier and tap "Connect"
Connect to FileBrowser WebDAV Server From Windows
- Open Windows File Explorer
- Enter the url that was displayed in FileBrowser into the top bar. It will be something like "\\192.168.1.12@20002\DavWWWRoot".
- Enter your username and password you set on your device earlier and tap "Connect"
Connect to FileBrowser WebDAV Server From Another iPad/iPhone
- Open FileBrowser and tap "Add Location"
- Select "iPad/iPhone" in the connection wizard, this will open FileBrowser's WebDAV client.
- Tap "Scan Now" and select your device from the list
- Enter the username and password you set earlier and tap "Save"
- This will auto-connect the first time and ask for your password again. Enter it and tap "Connect" and that's it
