Transfer files between your iPad and your computer
There are multiple ways to transfer your photos, videos, and other files between your iPad and computer.
Quickly transfer files wirelessly: See Use AirDrop on iPad to send items to nearby Apple devices.
Use iCloud: See Automatically keep your files up to date with iCloud.
Use an external storage device, a file server, or a service like Box or DropBox: See Transfer files from iPad to a storage device, a server, or the cloud.
Use a cable: For Mac, see Connect iPad and your computer with a cable. For Windows devices, see Transfer files between your PC and devices with iTunes.
Important: Transferring, sharing, or syncing may be restricted for some types of data, such as files saved in an app’s proprietary format, files saved in older software versions, and files protected by copyrights.