Where Does PDF Expert Store Files?
Where PDF Expert keeps local files, iCloud container and synced folders.
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PDF Expert splits storage into device local (On My iPad), its iCloud container shared with Documents, and connected clouds like Dropbox or Google Drive. Annotations save into the PDF itself per the format spec.
Mac and iOS share through the same container and Readdle Transfer over local WiFi. The Finder iCloud Drive folder may read PDF Expert or Documents depending on version, but both open the same container.
Where PDF Expert stores this, by platform
PDF Expert > On My iPad/
Local device files plus cloud connections. iCloud container syncs PDF Expert/Documents folders across devices. Use two way folder sync for Dropbox style clouds. Annotations embed in the PDFs themselves.
~/Library/Mobile Documents/iCloud~com~readdle~PDFExpert/
Same container model on Mac with Finder iCloud Drive access. Readdle Transfer moves open files between nearby devices on one Apple ID. Signatures sync through iCloud when enabled.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF stored locally or in iCloud?
Check the On My iPad section for device local files and the iCloud section for container files. Synced cloud folders appear under their own entries, so the sidebar tells you which storage each file belongs to.
How do I sync PDF Expert between iPhone and Mac?
Connect the same cloud account on both devices and either move files into the synced folder or enable two way folder sync. Edits then travel both directions, with offline copies available on each device.
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