How download files to ipad

How to Transfer Files from PC to iPad Pro/Air/Mini with 5 Ways

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Method 2. How to Get Photos and videos from PC to iPad via File Explorer

Supports: Photos and videos

Whether you want to transfer photos from iPad to PC or vice versa, the File Explorer on Windows PC will help. It's also a solution for users who want to transfer photos from iPhone to PC in Windows 10. However, convenient as it is, it's only applicable to copy photos and videos. For users who want to transfer other types of content, using File Explorer is not a suitable solution.

To transfer files from PC to iPad via File Explorer:

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your PC with a USB cable.

Step 2. Unlock your tablet and trust the Windows PC. If asked, enter your iPad password to continue.

Step 3. Go to "This PC" > [your iPad's name] > "Internal Storage" > "APPLE100" > "DCIM".

Step 4. Copy the photos and videos you want to transfer to your iPad in the folder.

Step 5. Check the transferred items on the Photos app on your iPad.

Method 3.  How to Copy Files from PC to iPad Using iCloud

Supports: Photos and videos

With iCloud enabled, you can upload files from your PC to iCloud and then access these items from your iPad. By doing so, you can also achieve your goal of transferring files from PC to iPad. Besides, iCloud allows you to share files wirelessly over Wi-Fi, which makes it advisable when you have no USB cable available.

To share files between your PC and iPad using iCloud, you need to make sure:

• You are using the same Apple ID on your devices.
• There is enough free space in iCloud for you to store the files you want to copy.

Ready? Let see how to transfer photos (and videos) from PC to iPad with iCloud:

Step 1. On your iPad, open the "Settings" app and go to [your name] > "iCloud" > "Photos" to turn on "iCloud Photos".

Step 2. On your PC, upload photos from PC to iCloud.

• If you have installed iCloud for Windows, open it and check "Photos". In the new window, select "iCloud Photo Library" and "Upload new photos and videos from my PC". Afterward, copy the photos you want to transfer to your iPad to the "Uploads" folder (Go to "This PC" > "iCloud Photos" > "Uploads" and paste the items here).
• If you don't have iCloud for Windows, go to iCloud.com, sign in, and choose "Photos". Then upload photos to iCloud from your PC.

Step 3. Check the photos in the "Photos" app on your iPad.

iCloud is also a solution to transfer photos from Mac to iPad.

Method 4. How to Transfer Files from PC to iPad Using iCloud Drive

Supports: Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, and other documents

iCloud Drive is a document-oriented file-sharing service under iCloud. With iCloud Drive on, you will be able to share files between your PC and iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi. Similar to using iCloud Photos, you also need to make sure you are using the same Apple ID on your devices and there is enough storage available.

To transfer files to iPad via iCloud Drive:

Step 1. On your iPad, go to "Settings" > [your name] > "iCloud" and enable "iCloud Drive".

Step 2. On your PC, upload the files you want to transfer to iCloud:

If you have installed iCloud for Windows, open the settings and enable "iCloud Drive". Afterward, go to "This PC" > "iCloud Drive" and put the files you want to copy in this folder.

If you didn't install iCloud control panel, go to iCloud.com and sign in. Then choose the "iCloud Drive" option to upload files to iCloud from your PC.

Step 3. After the syncing process. open the "Files" app on your iPad and click "Browse" > "iCloud Drive" to check the files. You can access these items directly from iCloud or download them to your iPad by clicking the "Download" icon.

Other cloud-based services like Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive also helps when it comes to the file transfer between a PC and an iPhone/iPad.

If iCloud Drive is not syncing, you can learn how to fix it first.

Method 5. How to Transfer Files from PC to iPad Using iTunes

Supports: Photos, videos, music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more

iTunes helps you to transfer files to iPad from PC in two ways. You can either sync photos, videos, music, and more from PC to iPad using iTunes syncing or copy files from computer to your device via apps that support iTunes file sharing. (To check whether an app supports the file sharing or not, go to the documentation of it.)

To transfer files from PC to iPad with iTunes syncing:

Step 1. Connect your iOS device to the Windows PC and launch iTunes.

Step 2. Unlock your iDevice and trust the computer.

Step 3. Click the device icon and choose the category you'd like to share, be it photos, movies, songs, or other types.

Step 4. Check the "Sync [category]" option and select the items you want to copy.

Step 5. Click "Apply" to start transferring files from PC to iPad. When it has done, go to the corresponding app on your iPad to check the items.

To copy files to iPad with iTunes file sharing:

Step 1. Connect your PC and iPad via a USB cable.

Step 2. In the iTunes Window, click the device icon and click "File Sharing".

Step 3. Select the app that you want to transfer a file to or from.

Step 5. To copy files to your iPad, click "Add", select the file you want to transfer and click "Add" to continue.

Step 6. Go to the app you just selected to check the transferred files.

These tips are also helpful when you want to transfer files from Mac to iPad.

Bonus Tip: How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC

It's common to transfer data between a Windows PC and an iPad. You may also need to transfer files from iPad to PC at one time or another. Except for using iTunes syncing, all the methods above can also be applied to copy files from iPad to PC, including using the iOS data transfer software, File Explorer, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and iTunes file sharing. For the detailed guide, you can refer to the guide on how to transfer files from iPad to PC.

The Bottom Line

Now you know all the proven ways to transfer files from PC to iPad. Apply one of them to copy files to your iPad within minutes.

If you find you don't need the files anymore someday in the future, you can delete files on your iPhone/iPad to free up your device space.