iCloud Drive is a great way to store your content, but it’s not the only option. You can also use third-party tools like HandBrake to convert videos and photos into formats that your iPad can understand.
There are a couple of ways to get data from a computer onto an iPad. If you have to transfer a very large file, like a movie, you should use the iTunes direct connection method. The iCloud Drive method is best for smaller files like documents and pictures. You should also check out my post on how to share files between PCs, tablets and smartphones. ..
iTunes Direct Transfer
To transfer video, music, or documents from your computer to your iPad using a direct connection via cable:
- Connect your computer to the cable box or network.
- Connect your iPad to the cable box or network.
- Open iTunes on your computer and click on the “iTunes Store” icon in the top left corner of the screen.
- In the “Transfer Files” section, select “Direct Connection.”
- Click on the “Transfer” button and wait for iTunes to transfer all of the files you’ve selected to your iPad.
Click on the icon and select “Add a device.” In the “Device Type” field, select “iPad.” In the “Device Name” field, enter your name. In the “Password” field, enter your password. In the “Country Code” field, enter your country code. In the “Phone Number” field, enter your phone number.
To transfer content from your computer to your iPad, go to the On My Device screen and select the type of content you want to transfer. Then, under the heading “To Device,” select your iPad from the list. ..
Drag the file you want to transfer over to the right side of the screen in iTunes and drop it there. The file should automatically get synced to your device. If it doesn’t, just click on the Sync button.
To view or listen to content on your iPad, open the appropriate app. ..
Syncing videos to an iPad can be a hassle. First, you have to open the Videos app. Once there, you’ll see a new tab called Home Videos. Tap on that and you’ll see all your non-iCloud videos listed. Unfortunately, you can’t sync documents this way. You have to convert them first to PDF format before syncing them. ..
iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is a new feature on Apple products that allows users to store files in the cloud and access them anywhere. This is great for people who want to keep their files safe and easy to access, especially if they have multiple devices.
To enable iCloud Drive on your devices, you first have to create an iCloud account. Once you have an iCloud account, you can enable iCloud Drive.
In System Preferences, on the Mac, click on iCloud.
If you have iCloud Drive enabled, make sure that it is checked in your Finder preferences. If it isn’t, you can click on Preferences and then select iCloud Drive from the list.
You can now click on iCloud Drive in Finder and it will show you a list of default folders like Numbers, Keynote, Pages, etc. You can also create your own folders here and add any type of file to your drive.
iCloud Drive is a new feature in iOS 11 that lets you store your files on iCloud so that they can be accessed anywhere, even if you have less space on your device. To use iCloud Drive, first open Settings and then iCloud. Then tap on iCloud Drive.
Make sure iCloud Drive is turned on (green), and Show on Home Screen and everything else should also be enabled. If you don’t want content to be synced using cellular data, go ahead and disable that option. ..
You can access and manage these files using the iCloud Drive app.
Apple’s iCloud service lets you store your photos, music, and other content in the cloud so that you can access it anywhere, even if you don’t have an Apple device. However, some content will only be viewable on devices that are specifically designed for using iCloud. If you have a lot of iCloud space and a fast Internet connection, you can use iCloud Drive to transfer large files to your iPad or other Apple device.
AirDrop
If you have an iPhone 5 or later, an iPad 4th generation or later, an iPod 5th generation or later or a newer Mac running Yosemite or later, you can use AirDrop to transfer files between Apple devices. AirDrop is great for when you need to quickly share a file with someone else. It works well between Apple devices and is really easy to use. ..
I have used iCloud Drive to transfer files from my Mac to my iPhone and iPad without having to use wires like the iTunes method above. It’s definitely faster than using iCloud, but it’s still a bit slower than a direct cable connection.
You can enable AirDrop by swiping up from the bottom of the screen, which will open Control Center.
If you want to share a file with just a few people, choose Contacts Only. If you want to share a file with everyone, choose Everyone.
Apple has released a new update to its AirDrop feature that allows users to transfer data directly via WiFi or Bluetooth. This update is especially helpful for users who are constantly switching between devices. ..
If you already have Apple devices, the iCloud sharing feature is a pretty good option. It’s fast and easy to share files with other iCloud users. ..
Other Options
There are a number of ways to get files onto your iPad. Beyond iCloud, you can use other apps to sync data between your computer and mobile device. ..
Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Google Drive, etc., will all work just fine for getting files onto your iPad and also for being able to view them. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Enjoy!
