Want to keep your photos safe by backing them up to your PC? Or maybe your iPad is running out of space, and you'd like to move some pictures to your computer? While iTunes has long been the go-to method for transferring files from iOS devices, many users find it inconvenient and restrictive. The good news is, you don't have to rely on iTunes anymore. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through six easy and effective ways to transfer photos from iPad to PC without using iTunes. Let's get started!
The easiest and most efficient way to transfer photos from your iPad to your PC without using iTunes is by relying on a professional iOS data transfer tool like Coolmuster iOS Assistant. This program lets you move photos from your iPad to your computer in just one click. Whether you want to export data from your iPhone or iPad to your PC, or import files from your computer to your device, this tool handles it all with ease. Beyond that, it also serves as a powerful file manager, allowing you to organize and control various types of iOS data right from your desktop.
Key Features that Make iOS Assistant a Handy Tool:
Welcome to download iOS Assistant on your PC or Mac and then follow the steps below to transfer pictures from iPad to PC without iTunes in one click.
01Run the program on your PC and then connect your iPad to your PC with a USB cable. Follow the prompt on the screen to finish to connection. Once your iPad is recognized by the software, you will see the main interface as below:
02Go to the "Photos" tab, your photos on iPad will be scanned out automatically. You can preview all the photos on your iPad freely.
03Select the photos you want and click the "Export" button to transfer photos from iPad to PC without iTunes. You can also use this tool to transfer photos from an iPad to an external hard drive.
Note: Coolmuster iOS Assistant is also workable on Mac computer. For iPad users with Mac computer, you can check here to learn how to transfer photos from iPad to Mac.
Video Guide:
Moving photos from your iPad to a Windows PC doesn't have to be a hassle. With the built-in Windows Photos app, you can easily import your pictures and videos straight from your iPad using a USB cable. Once connected, the app lets you browse, preview, and transfer your favorite shots in just a few clicks.
While you don't need iTunes to complete the transfer itself, it does need to be installed on your computer to help your PC recognize and communicate with your iPad properly.
Follow these simple steps to transfer iPad photos to PC without using iTunes:
Step 1. Launch the Photos app on your Windows PC. You can find it by pressing the Windows key, typing "Photos", and selecting it from the search results.
Step 2. Connect your iPad to the computer using a compatible USB cable. Unlock your iPad if prompted, and tap "Trust" to allow access to your data.
Step 3. In the Photos app, click "Import" at the top-right corner and choose "From a USB device".
Step 4. Select your iPad from the list of devices. The Photos app will automatically detect and organize your photos and videos by date, making them easy to browse.
Step 5. Pick the photos you want to transfer—or select all of them if you prefer.
Step 6. Click "Import Items" (or "Import All") and choose where you want to save the photos on your PC.
By default, your transferred images will be stored in the "Pictures" folder under your user profile (e.g., C:\Users\[YourName]\Pictures). Once the import is complete, you can safely delete the original photos from your iPad if you wish to free up space.
If you want to avoid installing any additional software, the built-in Windows File Explorer is a simple and fast method. Through a USB connection, you can directly access the iPad's photo folder and copy it to your computer.
Here is how to get photos from iPad to computer without iTunes using Windows File Explorer:
Step 1. Connect the iPad to the PC with a suitable USB cable.
Step 2. On your PC, open "This PC" and find and double-click your iPad under the "Devices and drives" section.
Step 3. Open the folder named "DCIM" that stores photos on your iPad and then select and copy the photos you want from your iPad to your PC.
iCloud is a cloud service provided by Apple that supports data synchronization across multiple devices. If you have enabled iCloud Photos on your iPad, your photos will be automatically uploaded to the cloud. You can download them to your PC anytime and anywhere via the iCloud website or client. However, iCloud's free storage is only 5GB, so if you have a large number of photos, you may need to purchase additional storage. (How to free up iCloud storage space?)
Here is how to transfer photos from iPad to PC without iTunes via iCloud:
Step 1. On your iPad, make sure "Settings" > [Your Name] > "iCloud" > "Photos" > "iCloud Photos" is enabled. (iCloud Photos not syncing?)
Step 2. On your PC, open a browser and visit the iCloud website.
Step 3. Log in to your iCloud account using your Apple ID.
Step 4. Click the "Photos" icon to browse the photos you've uploaded.
Step 5. Select the photos you want to download, then click the "Download" icon in the top-right corner to save them to your PC.
In addition to iCloud, Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that you can also use to upload photos from your iPad to the cloud, and then download them to your PC. But it only offers 2 GB of free storage space. Let's see how to send photos from iPad to PC without iTunes wirelessly using Dropbox:
Step 1. On your iPad, download Dropbox and follow the instructions to create an account.
Step 2. Tap the "+" icon on the screen and select "Upload photos or videos", then select photos on your iPad to upload.
Step 3. On your PC, log in to the Dropbox website and download pictures from your iPad to your computer.
If you have only a few photos to transfer, email can be your practical way to move photos from iPad to PC without iTunes.
Step 1. Open the "Photos" app on your iPad and select the photos you want to transfer.
Step 2. Tap the "Share" button, then choose "Mail".
Step 3. Enter your email address, attach any necessary information, and click send.
Step 4. On your PC, log in to your email account and find the sent email.
Step 5. Open the email attachment and click "Download" to save the photos to your PC.
That's all for the 6 methods on how to transfer photos from iPad to PC without iTunes. As for the best way to solve the problem, we highly recommend you use Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It can ensure the security of your data, transfer pictures from iPad to PC without Wi-Fi or data usage, and free you from the worry of privacy leaking; It is easy to use, and with a clean and intuitive interface, you can manage your files on iPad/iPhone with just a few clicks. Download it and give it a try, if there's any problem, welcome to share your comment below.
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