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How do i transfer files from iPad to iMac?

How do i transfer files from iPad to iMac?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 1:21 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2020 1:28 PM

Where are these files located on your iPad exactly?


If your iMac is 2012 or later, you can Airdrop them from the iPad to the Mac:

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support


If the files are in iCloud, just open iCloud Drive in Finder on your Mac: Use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad - Apple Support


If the files are stored in some specific App see here for how to access them from your Mac: Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support

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Jun 18, 2020 1:28 PM in response to Joleensut

Where are these files located on your iPad exactly?


If your iMac is 2012 or later, you can Airdrop them from the iPad to the Mac:

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support


If the files are in iCloud, just open iCloud Drive in Finder on your Mac: Use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad - Apple Support


If the files are stored in some specific App see here for how to access them from your Mac: Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support

How do i transfer files from iPad to iMac?

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