Transfer files between your computer and your tablet

You can transfer files, such as pictures or audio files, between your computer and your tablet.

Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
  • 1
    Install iTunes
    • Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
    • Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
    • Download and install iTunes on your computer.
  • 2
    Connect your tablet and computer
    • Start the program iTunes on your computer.
    • Connect the data cable to the tablet socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 3
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Transfer files from your computer to your tablet, go to 3a.
    • Transfer files from your tablet to your computer, go to 3b.
  • 4
    3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet
    • First, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.
    • Click File.
    • To add one file at a time:
    • Click Add File to Library....
    • Go to the required file in your computer's file system.
    • Click Open.
    • To add a folder:
    • Click Add Folder to Library....
    • Go to the required folder in your computer's file system.
    • Click Select Folder.
    • Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically.
    • To start the transfer manually:
    • Click iPad.
    • Click the required category.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.
    • Click Apply.
  • 5
    3b - Transfer files from your tablet to your computer
    • Click File.
    • Click Devices.
    • Click Transfer purchases from .
    • You can transfer files you've bought on your tablet to your computer, such as music, video clips, films and applications. If you want to transfer other files from your tablet to your computer, such as pictures taken with your tablet's camera, you'll need a file manager on your computer.