Downloaded mp4 file, it shows with "download" extension

I downloaded an MP4 file on my 12.9" iPad Pro running IOS 18.3.1. However, in the Downloads folder, the file has the extension "download," not "mp4." How can I fix that? Howard

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 15, 2025 6:32 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 7:02 AM

Using the Files App, tap the Options icon at top-right of the Window - then select View Options from the menu:





Next, from the menu, enable Show All Filename Extensions:





You will now see filenames displayed with their associated filename-extensions. Individual files and their extensions can be changed by selecting a file with a long-touch to expose the associated Action Menu; from the menu, select Rename.



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Feb 15, 2025 7:02 AM in response to writerhoward

Using the Files App, tap the Options icon at top-right of the Window - then select View Options from the menu:





Next, from the menu, enable Show All Filename Extensions:





You will now see filenames displayed with their associated filename-extensions. Individual files and their extensions can be changed by selecting a file with a long-touch to expose the associated Action Menu; from the menu, select Rename.



Feb 15, 2025 7:20 AM in response to writerhoward

writerhoward wrote:

I downloaded an MP4 file on my 12.9" iPad Pro running IOS 18.3.1. However, in the Downloads folder, the file has the extension "download," not "mp4." How can I fix that?


Note that having a "download" extension remaining often means that the download did not complete. If LotusPilot's suggestion of renaming the file does not work, you'll probably need to delete that file and try downloading it again.


Regards.

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