Free | Best Way to Transfer MP4 from PC to iPhone/iPad (with/without iTunes)

Most iPhone and iPad users have the same feeling that both iPhone and iPad all have a better performance of playing videos than on computers. Admittedly, both the vocal and visual experiences are indeed better while playing the same MP4, MOV, or M4V videos on iPhone/iPad. And this becomes the primary reason why iPhone and iPad users would like to transfer videos from PC to their iDevices. 

Question: How do I transfer MP4 from PC to iPhone or iPad?

This is a most frequently asked questions online while searching transfer MP4 to iPhone or iPad. It’s not a new problem at all. 
When it comes to transferring MP4, MOV or M4V files from PC to iPhone/iPad, a traditional way is to use iTunes as a file transferring tool.
The other way is to apply free iPhone transfer software - EaseUS MobiMover Free for help. 

Here we’ll take transferring MP4 as an example to show you the best way for transferring data from PC to iDevices. As a wise user, you won’t miss it. 

Best [Free] Way to Transfer MP4 from PC to iPhone/iPad

There are two ways to transfer MP4 from PC iPhone/iPad - using iTunes or using iPhone transfer software. But before you start, we’ve gathered some critical information about iTunes and EaseUS MobiMover. 
And you’ll be able to select the best way to transfer MP4 files to iDevice after viewing the comparison table below:

Way 1. (Recommended) Transfer MP4 from PC to iPhone/iPad without iTunes (4 Steps)

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer (Mac or PC), run EaseUS MobiMover, and choose Mac/PC to iDevice. (Make sure your computer is trusted by your iPhone.)

Step 2: Depending on your needs, you can choose to transfer videos from computer to your iPhone by clicking "Add File" or "Add Folder" or by drag-and-drop. The video formats supported by MobiMover include MP4, MOV, M4V, WMV, RM, MKV, AVI, and FLV. (The video formats that are not supported by the iPhone will be converted to MP4 during the transfer process.)

Step 3: After selecting the videos, you can click "Transfer" to initiate the transfer process or click "Edit" to check the items.

Step 4: Check the videos you will importing to your iPhone. To exclude an item, uncheck it and click "OK".

Step 5: Now, click "Transfer" to begin transferring videos from computer to your iPhone. When it has completed, go to the "Videos" or "TV" app to check the files.

Way 2. Transfer MP4 from PC to iDevices with iTunes

For Your Information: One thing that you should notice is that if the iTunes on your PC doesn’t support the latest iOS devices such as iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPad etc, update iTunes to that latest version first.

Now, let’s see all the details:

• Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your PC and launch iTunes, click "Music" at the top left corner, switch it to "Movies".
• Step 2: Click "File" at the top left corner, then select “Add File to Library” on the drop-down list.
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• Step 3: Browse and specify the location on your PC where you saved the MP4 files.
• Step 4: Sync or copy MP4 to iPhone X/8/7/6/5 or iPad.

For old iPhones (older than iPhone 7)/iPads:

1. Plug in iPhone, click on the device icon on iTunes, click on "Movies".
2. Check "Sync Movies" at the right panel and select MP4 videos, click "Sync".

For new iPhones (iPhone XS Max/XS/XR/iPhone 8 Plus/8/)/iPad:

1. Plug in iPhone, right-click on added MP4 videos and select "Copy".

2. Right-click on "Movies" under your iOS device and select "Paste".

Wait for a while, you’ll be able to view and watch transferred MP4 videos on your iPhone or iPad.

Thanks for taking your time and following this page to transfer MP4 from PC to your iPhone/iPad. And you can enjoy fantastic MP4 videos on your iDevices now. 
For further solutions about iOS data transferring, please refer to https://www.easeus.com/ios-tips/ and https://www.easeus.com/iphone-data-transfer/ for help.