How to Transfer Files from an iPad to PC

Alice MJ

Apr 27, 2022 • Filed to: Backup Data between Phone & PC • Proven solutions

Transferring files from your iPad device to your desktop PC might be an easy task for people who has a good knowledge of computer and iTunes. Whether you have a very important file on your iPad that you need to move to your computer to prepare that presentation for tomorrow, or you simply want to move those new books and movies you downloaded to your iPad, several programs are available to help you fulfill this task easily.

The very first method is Apple iTunes, which is most often used by iPad users to manage their media files, such as photos, videos, or books. However, while iTunes is a popular manager, it has certain limitations, which is why we shouldn't rely too much on this software. Luckily, there is excellent software available out there and it is created by an experienced team who knows what you need. Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS) supports various file types and will surely be of great help when it comes to transferring files from iPad to PC. And, if you don't like using any software, we will present you with the method of iPad transfer to PC simply by using your e-mail account, which might be the right way to go if you need to transfer small files.

Part 1. How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC Using iTunes
Part 2. How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC without iTunes
Part 3. How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC Using Your E-mail

Part 1. How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC Using iTunes

iTunes is a solution for a transfer from iPad to PC, and it is also the primary choice for most of the users. However, this software comes with certain limitations, especially when it comes to multimedia files. Before starting the transfer, make sure that you have the latest version of the iTunes on your computer and also prepare the USB cable to connect your iPad to PC.

How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC with iTunes

Step 1. Connect iPad to computer with the USB cable, and iTunes will automatically start. If not, you can manually start it.

Export Files from iPad to PC - Start iTunes

Step 2. Choose Files > Devices > Transfer Purchases from iPad at the upper left corner. Then iTunes will start transferring files from iPad to PC.

How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC - Transfer Purchases

Note: iTunes only transfers the purchased items from iPad to iTunes Library, and for the non-purchased items, it will keep them on your iPad.

Part 2: How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC without iTunes

Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS) will allow you to move numerous file types such as photos, videos, or music between iOS devices and computers. With Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS), you don't have to use iTunes to finish your transfer, which will bring you much convenience on transferring the non-purchased items. Moreover, when you transfer files from iPad to PC with Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS), you can save the files into your local hard drive other than iTunes Library.

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Supported File Types:

Audio files - including music (MP3, AAC, AC3, APE, AIF, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, M4A, MKA, MPA, MP2, OGG, WAV, WMA, 3G2), podcasts (M4A, M4V, MOV, MP3, MP4, M4B), iTunes U (M4A, M4V, MOV, MP3, MP4, M4B), and Audiobooks (M4B, MP3).

Videos - including movies (MP4, 3GP, MPEG, MPG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ASF, WMV, VOB, MKV, FLV), TV shows (MP4, M4V, MOV), music videos (MP4, M4V, MOV), home videos, Podcasts, and iTunes U.

Photos - including common photos (JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF), photo stream and converted GIF photos from live photos.

Contacts - including vCard and contacts from Outlook Express/Windows Address Book/Windows Live Mail.

SMS - Includes text messages, MMS and iMessages with attachments

While you can choose from various file types, we will set photos as an example, and show you how to transfer files from iPad to PC with Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS).

How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC

Step 1. Start Dr.Fone and Connect iPad

Download and install Dr.Fone on your computer. Run Dr.Fone and choose "Phone Manager". After that, connect iPad to computer with the USB cable, and the program will automatically detect it.

Transfer Files from iPad to PC - Start TunesGo

Step 2. Transfer Photos

Choose Photos category at the top middle of the main interface, and the albums will show up at the left sidebar. Choose one album and check the photos in the right part of the software window. After that, click the Export button at the top middle and choose Export to PC in the drop-down menu.

Transfer Files from iPad to PC - Transfer Files

Note: If you are transferring multimedia files from iPad to computer with Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS), you are also allowed to choose Export to iTunes after clicking the Export button.

Part 3. How to Transfer Files from iPad to PC Using Your Email

The good thing about making an iPad to PC transfer by using e-mail is that you can save the transferred file in your email for a backup. However, most mail servers have limitations on the file size of the attachment, so using this method might be a good way if you need to transfer small files from your iPad to PC.

Step 1. Find the file that you want to transfer on your iPad. For example, let's say you want to transfer a video. The first thing you want to do is to open your Camera app.

Transfer Files from iPad to PC by Using Your E-mail - Find Files on Your iPad

Step 2. Tap the Select button at the upper right corner, and select the video. After that, tap the share icon at the upper left corner and choose Mail in the pop-up menu.

Transfer Files from iPad to PC by Using Your Email - Select File to Transfer