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Q: how to import pc pdf files to ipad

Hi I don't know how to import pc based PDF and Office files to Ipad. Is it possible to do that. Please respond.

iPad 2, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jul 26, 2012 9:21 AM

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  • by pjl123,

    pjl123 pjl123 Jul 26, 2012 10:51 AM in response to JANGCHOE
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    Jul 26, 2012 10:51 AM in response to JANGCHOE

    You have options.  For one or two, simple e mail them to yourself.  On the pad, open the attachment using 'open in' in what ever app you want to use.

     

    If you have a lot of material to transfer, use the fileshare feature of iTunes, and do a sync.

     

    Or

     

    Use a cloud approach.   Move the material to drop box or equivalent, then bring them onto the pad as needed .

     

    Once you get used to it, it is pretty easy.

  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jul 26, 2012 10:51 AM in response to JANGCHOE
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    Jul 26, 2012 10:51 AM in response to JANGCHOE

    It is possible, but you first need an app, or apps, on the iPad that supports the types of file that you want to copy to it - the iPad doesn't have a file system like a 'normal' computer, everything has to be associated with an app. As to how you then get the file to your chosen app will depend upon what the app supports - different apps will have different ways of copying their content to/from a computer e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc.

     

    For office-type document the options include Apple's Pages app for Word documents, Numbers for Excel spreadsheets and Keynote for Powerpoint. And from third-parties apps such as Documents To Go ('premium' version) and QuickOffice Pro HD.

     

    For PDFs there are free apps such as Apple's iBooks app and also Adobe Reader - and paid-for apps such as GoodReader (which also supports read-only of word and excel documents).