Connect iPad to a display with a cable
With the appropriate cable or adapter, you can connect your iPad to a secondary display, like a computer display, TV, or projector, where you can view the iPad screen.
To extend the workspace of your Mac by connecting it to your iPad, see Use iPad as a second display for your Mac.
Connect iPad to Studio Display or Pro Display XDR
Your Apple display automatically turns on when you plug it into power and connect it to your iPad (supported models) using the Thunderbolt cable included with the display. Your iPad charges while connected to the display.
For more information about Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, see the Displays Support website.
Connect your iPad if it has a USB-C or Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector
On a model with a USB-C or a Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector, you may be able to connect iPad to a USB or Thunderbolt 3 port on the display.
If the charging cable that came with your iPad isn’t compatible with the port on your display, TV, or projector, do the following:
Plug a USB-C Display AV Adapter or USB-C VGA Multi-port Adapter into the charging port on iPad.
Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter.
Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the display, TV, or projector.
If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the display, TV, or projector. If you need help, see the manual that came with your display.
If the display doesn’t turn on when you connect it to iPad, unplug it from iPad, then plug it back in. If that doesn’t work, unplug the display from its power source, then plug it in again.
See the Apple Support article Charge and connect with the USB-C port on iPad Pro.
Connect your iPad if it has a Lightning connector
On a model with a Lightning connector, do the following:
Plug a Lightning Digital AV Adapter or Lightning to VGA Adapter into the charging port on iPad.
Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter.
Connect the other end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the display, TV, or projector.
If necessary, switch to the correct video source on the display, TV, or projector. If you need help, see the manual that came with your display.
The adapters have an extra port so you can connect the charging cable and charge your iPad while connected to a display, TV, or projector.