Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

2023 How to safely transfer CD audio to iPad Pro without iTunes

I want to know how to transfer CD audio to my iPad Pro as I don’t have a Mac with disc tray to transfer to iTunes then to iPad. I there a product I can buy that is safe according to Apple? Please advise.

iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 9:34 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 10:19 AM

iOS/iPadOS devices do support optical media drives. To import music to your iPad from optical media, you must use either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).


After a legitimate copy of the CD music has been copied to your iTunes Music Library, you simply need to synchronise your iPad with your computer:

Sync iTunes content on PC with devices on Wi-Fi - Apple Support

5 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 6, 2023 10:19 AM in response to TheREALGrasshopper

iOS/iPadOS devices do support optical media drives. To import music to your iPad from optical media, you must use either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).


After a legitimate copy of the CD music has been copied to your iTunes Music Library, you simply need to synchronise your iPad with your computer:

Sync iTunes content on PC with devices on Wi-Fi - Apple Support

2023 How to safely transfer CD audio to iPad Pro without iTunes

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.