Create, read, write, and examine files and folders in the file system.
Framework
- Foundation
File System
Topics
File System Operations
About Apple File System
Use high-level APIs to get the most out of Apple File System.
class FileA convenient interface to the contents of the file system, and the primary means of interacting with it.
protocol FileThe interface a file manager's delegate uses to intervene during operations or if an error occurs.
Managed File Access
class FileAn object-oriented wrapper for a file descriptor.
class NSFileA stub class that encapsulates security information about a file.
class NSFileA snapshot of a file at a specific point in time.
class FileA representation of a node (a file, directory, or symbolic link) in the file system.
Shared Files
protocol NSFileThe interface a file coordinator uses to inform an object presenting a file about changes to that file made elsewhere in the system.
class NSFileThe details of a coordinated-read or coordinated-write operation.
class NSFileAn object that coordinates the reading and writing of files and directories among file presenters.
Errors
File System Error Codes
Recognize common error codes generated by file system operations.
See Also
Files and Data Persistence
Archives and Serialization
Convert objects and values to and from property list, JSON, and other flat binary representations.
Preferences
Persistently store domain-scoped pieces of information used to configure your app.
Spotlight
Search for files and other items on the local device, and index your app's content for searching.
i
Manage files and key-value data that are automatically synchronized among a user's iCloud devices.