Can I use a SD card reader with my iPad Air?
hi. I have a 5th gen ipad air with a usb c charging point. if i get a usb c sd card reader, can i use it to connect to my ipad and download. photos from my Nikon dslr?
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hi. I have a 5th gen ipad air with a usb c charging point. if i get a usb c sd card reader, can i use it to connect to my ipad and download. photos from my Nikon dslr?
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Yes. Your iPad can be used with an SD Card Reader. You can either use a dedicated USB-C to SD Card Reader, or use one of the many compatible USB-C hubs that incorporate an SD Card Reader.
Apple market their own Adapter:
USB-C to SD Card Reader
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUFG2ZM/A
Additional information about connecting external storage to your iPad can be found within the iPad User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:
Yes. Your iPad can be used with an SD Card Reader. You can either use a dedicated USB-C to SD Card Reader, or use one of the many compatible USB-C hubs that incorporate an SD Card Reader.
Apple market their own Adapter:
USB-C to SD Card Reader
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MUFG2ZM/A
Additional information about connecting external storage to your iPad can be found within the iPad User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:
You’re very welcome.
Here’s another link - this time for a USB-C hub that incorporates SD and microSD Card readers, HDMI, USB Type-A ports and USB-C that also support USB PD (Power Delivery) pass-through - to which you can connect your iPad Power Adapter or PowerBank.
Kingston Nucleum
https://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/en/memory-card-readers/nucleum-usb-type-c-hub
USB-C hubs are more versatile than a simple SD Card Adapter, permitting simultaneous connection of multiple devices. Perhaps consider Kingston, Anker, Hyperdrive and Satechi - although there are many others from which to choose. A Google Search for USB-C Hubs compatible with iPad will find a number of articles and recommendations.
Thanks very much for the helpful reply and link
Thanks again. Following your earlier reply confirming that I could indeed download my photos in this way, I immediately ordered a dedicated card reader from eBay.
Can I use a SD card reader with my iPad Air?