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Myra updated on Dec 11, 2020 to iPhone Data Transfer | How-to Articles
Applies To: iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini; MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and iMac Pro
As you know, it's no doubt that you can transfer files from Mac to your iPad without the help of third-party software, because the iTunes installed on your Mac enables you to do it. However, using iTunes to sync files from Mac to your iPad will inevitably cause data syncing on your device. I guess that's why so many users are searching for "how to transfer files from Mac to iPad without iTunes" or "how to transfer files from Mac to iPad wirelessly". If you are one of them, no worry, you will learn how to import files from Mac to iPad after reading this article, either with or without iTunes. Carry out the method best suited to your needs. (The ways to transfer files from PC to iPad are also provided.)
If you prefer to copy files from your Mac to iPad without iTunes to avoid data syncing or want to copy files from Mac to your iPad wirelessly, there are also the ways to do it, either with EaseUS MobiMover or AirDrop. EaseUS MobiMover is a professional iPhone data transfer program in the market. And AirDrop is the built-in feature in Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that can help you transfer files between Mac and your iPad or between another two AirDrop-supported devices. Follow the steps below to get the details.
With MobiMover installed on your Mac or PC, you can:
Photos, videos, Audio, Contacts (in .html format), Books, and Safari bookmarks are what you can transfer from Mac to your iPad.
Just by clicking the button below, you can safely and quickly get the versatile tool installed on your Mac, with which you can enjoy much convenience whenever it comes to iOS data transfer, file management, and video download. Don't hesitate to give it a try NOW!
Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac, and click "Trust" when a prompt appears on your iPad asking you whether to trust this computer > Run EaseUS MobiMover and choose "Mac to Phone" to move data from Mac to iPad > Click on the "Select Files" to move on.
Step 2. Go to browse the files you want to transfer. After choosing the desired files, click "Open".
Step 3. You can preview the selected files on the right pane, with their detailed file names and file sizes. To add more items to transfer, you can click "Add Contents" or directly drag files or folders from your Mac to the appointed area. Finally, click "Transfer" to start transferring the content from your computer to the iPad. Don't disconnect your iPad while transferring. MobiMover enables you to move lots of data at a time without any quantity and size limitation.
As mentioned above, you can transfer files between your Mac and iPad using AirDrop, which requires Bluetooth and WiFi to work. (If AirDrop is not working on your Mac, fix the issue first.)
Step 1: Switch on AirDrop on your Mac.
Step 2: Turn on AirDrop on your iPad. (Don't forget to switch on Bluetooth and WiFi at the same time.)
Step 3: Transfer files from Mac to iPad.
Drag the items you want to send from Mac to iPad to the image of the recipient and click Send.
Or you can click the Share button in an App, choose AirDrop, choose the recipient and then click Done.
With AirDrop, you can also transfer files from iPhone to Mac wirelessly without iTunes or share content between two iOS devices freely.
Using iTunes is Apple's official way to transfer files between Mac and iOS devices. To make the transfer process smooth, you'd better update the iTunes on your Mac to its latest version to avoid problems like "iPhone not connecting to iTunes". Go to App Store > Updates and your Mac will check for updates automatically. If there is a new version of iTunes or macOS available, click Install to update your iTunes to the latest version. Then follow the steps below to transfer files from Mac to your iPad with iTunes in two ways. (Here transferring photos from Mac to iPad is set as an example.)
Step 1: Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable and run iTunes if it doesn't open automatically.
Step 2: Tap on the Device button and choose Photos.
Step 3: Click the checkbox next to Sync Photos and choose one option from the drop-down menu of Copy Photos.
Step 4: Click Sync to start to import photos from Mac to your iPad.
Note: You can share files between your Mac and iPad via Apps that support file sharing. To check whether an app supports this feature, go to see the documentation of it.
Step 1: Connect your iPad to your Mac.
Step 2: Click the Device icon and choose File Sharing.
Step 3: Select the app you want to transfer a file to from the list on the left.
Step 4: Click Add, choose the file and click Add again.
All the four methods above can be used to transfer files from Mac to iPad. It's hard to say which tip is the best for you because each way supports different file types. If you prefer to transfer photos, videos, and audio from Mac to your iPad, using EaseUS MobiMover in Method 1 could be a better option. While if you intend to copy documents to your iPad, using AirDrop in Method 2 or file-sharing in Method 4 is recommended.
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