Where Does VLC for iOS Store Files?
VLC for iOS exposes its videos in the Files app under VLC, with Wi-Fi sharing and downloads as alternates.
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VLC for iOS keeps downloaded and transferred videos inside its own container, visible in the Files app under On My iPhone, VLC. Delete the app and they go with it, so the Files listing is also your reminder to keep copies elsewhere.
Three doors lead in: the Files app for direct copies, Wi-Fi sharing through a browser, and in-app downloads from network shares and streams. Subtitles and artwork cache beside the videos. Playback position memory lives in the app's own data, separate from the files.
Where VLC for iOS stores this, by platform
Files app > On My iPhone > VLC
User visible video storage. Add files here from any app and VLC picks them up. Wi-Fi sharing at the shown local address works from a desktop browser. In-app downloads from SMB, FTP, and streams land in the same container.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add videos to VLC on iPhone?
Copy them into the VLC folder in the Files app, drag them into the browser Wi-Fi sharing page, or download them inside VLC from a network share. All three land in the same container and appear in the video list.
Will deleting VLC delete my videos?
Yes. The Files folder belongs to the app container and uninstalling removes everything. Copy videos back out through Files or Wi-Fi sharing before deleting. Cloud copies and originals elsewhere are unaffected.
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