How do I open Files in iOS 26 with Preview app?

So now, when browsing files on IOS 26, and clicking on a file, the iphone will automatically open a SEPERATE app, preview, to view the file.

Where as before, preview or the system, was built into Files.

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Original Title: IOS 26 Files and Preview.

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 6:49 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2025 8:10 AM

Found a solution for this!

How to view PDFs and images in the Apple Files app by default (for iOS 26):

Open the Files app. Find a PDF file and touch & hold (long press) on the PDF file. From the pop-up menu, select “Open With” and choose “Preview with Quick Look.” Now, all PDFs by default will open in the Files app using Quick Look instead of opening separately in the Preview app.
Repeat the above step for images as well. You’ll need to complete this process separately for each image file type (JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, etc.) as the new setting only applies to the specific file type that you clicked on.

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