How to Transfer Books from iPhone/iPad to Computer

Whether you want to transfer books from your iPhone/iPad to computer with or without iTunes, you will find the solution you need from the paragraphs below.

If you have a good habit of reading regularly, it's highly likely that you have ebooks stored on your mobile device like iPhone and iPad which you are able to read whenever you want. Then at one time or another, you may want to transfer these books from your iPhone to computer, either for data backup or for a better reading experience.

If that's exactly what you want, keep reading and you will learn three easy ways to transfer books from your iPhone to PC (or Mac).

Method 1. How to Transfer Books from iPhone/iPad to PC without iTunes

Supports: Both ePub and PDF files

If you are looking to transfer books from your iPhone or iPad to your computer without iTunes, you may like to use the iPhone transfer software - EaseUS MobiMover. It is an iOS data transfer tool as well as a video & audio downloader. With it, you can:

• View and manage your iDevice content from your computer
• Transfer files from iPhone/iPad/iPod to computer or vice versa
• Transfer data from one iPhone/iPad/iPod to another
• Download online videos to your computer or iPhone/iPad using URL
• Download music from websites for offline listening

Other than books, EaseUS MobiMover also supports many other types of content on your iPhone, including photos, videos, music, contacts, messages, and more. Besides, whether you are using a PC or Mac, you can apply the steps below to export books from your iPhone to the computer.

To transfer books from your iPhone/iPad to computer without iTunes:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer (Mac or PC). Open EaseUS MobiMover > choose "Phone to PC" > click the "Next" button on the main interface. If you want to transfer books from your iPhone to your computer selectively, click "Content Management" > "Others" > "Books" instead.

Step 2. MobiMover supports almost all the data types on your iPhone. Here, you can choose to transfer books only or with other data categories. Besides, you can set the path for saving exported files. If you don't make any change, MobiMover will keep them on your desktop. 

Step 3. After all things complete, click the "Transfer" button to start exporting books from iPhone to your computer. The transfer time depends on the file size, but not too long. Wait patiently. 

Method 2. How to Transfer Books from iPhone/iPad to PC Using iCloud Drive

Another way to transfer books like PDF files from your mobile device to a computer is to use iCloud Drive. iCloud Drive stores almost any type of content as long as the files don't exceed your iCloud storage. Besides, since iCloud Drive is cloud-based, you don't need a USB cable to get the books from your iPhone to PC. Follow the steps below to see how to copy books wirelessly.

To transfer books from iPhone to computer wirelessly:

Step 1. Turn on iCloud Drive on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Select the book you want to transfer and tap the "Share" icon to add it to your iCloud Drive.

Step 3. Go to iCloud.com and sign in with the Apple ID you use on your iPhone/iPad.

Step 4. Click "iCloud Drive" and find the book synced from your iDevice.

Step 5. Download the book from iCloud to your computer.

Method 3. How to Transfer Books from iPhone/iPad to Computer Using iTunes

Are the books on your device are all purchased from the Book Store? If so, it will be convenient for you to export books from your iPhone or iPad to the computer. 

To transfer purchases from your iPhone or iPad to computer:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on Mac and select "Account" > "Authorizations" > "Authorize This Computer" > "Authorize".

Step 3. Go to find the "File" tab, select "Devices", and click "Transfer Purchases from [your device]" from the drop-down menu.

The Bottom Line

Which way will you apply to transfer books from your iPhone/iPad to computer? For you to make a better choice:

• EaseUS MobiMover transfers books as well as other types of files on your iPhone.
• iCloud syncs data wirelessly.
• iTunes transfers purchased items easily.

Carry out the way best suited to your needs to copy books from your iPhone or iPad to PC within minutes.