Apple iPad (9th Generation)

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

iPadOS 18
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Transfer files between computer and your Apple iPad (9th Generation) iPadOS 18

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You can transfer files, such as pictures or audio files, between your computer and your tablet. Please note that the following steps are based on Windows OS which means the instructions do not correspond with other operating systems.

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1. Connect tablet and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.
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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click iTunes.

To transfer files from your computer to your tablet, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.
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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click File.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Add File to Library... to add one file at a time.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Add Folder to Library... to add a folder.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Go to the required file or folder in your computer's file system and follow the instructions on the screen to add a file or folder to the iTunes library.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically. To manually start the transfer, click the iPad icon.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click the required category and follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.

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2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Apply.

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3. Transfer pictures and videos from your tablet to your computer

Start a file manager on your computer.

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3. Transfer pictures and videos from your tablet to your computer

Go to the required folder in your tablet's file system.

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3. Transfer pictures and videos from your tablet to your computer

Highlight the required file and move or copy it to the required location.

1. Connect tablet and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

2. Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click iTunes.
To transfer files from your computer to your tablet, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.
Click File.
Click Add File to Library... to add one file at a time.
Click Add Folder to Library... to add a folder.
Go to the required file or folder in your computer's file system and follow the instructions on the screen to add a file or folder to the iTunes library.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically. To manually start the transfer, click the iPad icon.
Click the required category and follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.
Click Apply.

3. Transfer pictures and videos from your tablet to your computer

Start a file manager on your computer.
Go to the required folder in your tablet's file system.
Highlight the required file and move or copy it to the required location.

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