When you download a file or an app on your iPad, it is stored in a specific location on the device. Depending on the type of file or app, the location may vary. In general, though, you can find your downloads by going to the appropriate app or folder on your iPad.For apps, you can find your downloads by opening the App Store app. Once the App Store app is open, tap on the 'Updates' tab at the bottom of the screen. Here you will see a list of apps that you have downloaded, as well as any updates that are available for those apps.For downloaded files such as PDF, music, videos, documents, you can go to the 'Files' app which is a built-in app on iPadOS. By default, it opens to the “On My iPad” folder, but you can also access files from other cloud services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or any other cloud services you've added to the app. Once you've located the file you downloaded, you can open it, move it, or share it as needed.For images, you can find your downloads by going to the Photos app. Once the Photos app is open, tap on the 'Albums' tab at the bottom of the screen. Here you will see a list of albums, including 'Recently Added' album where you will find all your downloaded images.In conclusion, when you download a file or an app on your iPad, it is stored in a specific location on the device. For apps, you can find your downloads by opening the App Store app and tap on the 'Updates' tab. For downloaded files such as PDF, music, videos, documents, you can go to the 'Files' app, for images you can find your downloads by going to the Photos app, and tap on the 'Albums' tab and look for 'Recently Added' album. All your downloaded files and apps are stored in their respective locations and can be accessed easily.