When I try to transfer pictures from mac to iPad using iTunes I cannot find photos folder to do so
When trying to transfer pictures from MacBook Pro to brand new iPad Pro using iTunes I can't find photos in the folder
Did you follow the steps mentioned in the second part of this article, syncing photos manually with iTunes?
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If yes, can you see the albums that have been created by iTunes?