How do I sync books from Mac to iPad using iCloud?

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How do I sync books from Mac to iPad using iCloud?

I had gotten a book some time ago from a third party source, and it was saved as a .epub file on my computer. After I upgraded to Mavericks, I was able to open this using iBooks. I know that it is possible to sync purchased books (from the iBooks store) to an iPad from a Mac, but I didn't buy this in the iBooks store, and I wanted to read the book on my iPad. Is there any simple way I can transfer the book, preferably wirelessly?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Jun 5, 2014 7:42 PM

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judysings

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Jun 8, 2014 7:53 AM in response to TIgerClaw17

Hi TigerClaw17,

Welcome to the Support Communities! You could try emailing the epub document and opening it in iBooks on your iPad. If that does not work, then adding the file to your iTunes library on your computer and syncing to your iPad would be the way to go. The articles below will provide more detailed information.

iBooks: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about iBooks and the iBooks Store

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4059

Can I download books from other websites?

Yes, you can download ePub and PDF files on your Mac or PC. Add them to your iTunes library choosing File > Add to Library, or drag the ePub or PDF file to the Books library on your computer. To read these books, simply sync them to your device in the supported formats.

iBooks: Viewing, syncing, saving, and printing PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4227

Cheers,

- Judy

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Jun 8, 2014 9:35 AM in response to judysings

Awesome! Thank you!

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