How to Download Photos to iPad Using iTunes
One way to get photos onto an iPad is to sync them using iTunes on a computer. The photos you want to add to the iPad must be stored on your computer.
How to Download Photos to iPad Using iCloud
The iCloud Photo Library is designed to store the photos from all your devices in the cloud and make them available to all the devices you have. This way, any photos you take on your iPhone or add to your computer’s photo library are automatically available to your iPad. To enable iCloud Photo Library:
Other Ways to Download Photos to iPad
While iTunes and iCloud are the primary ways to transfer photos onto your iPad, they’re not your only options. Other ways to download photos to the iPad include:
On a PC, download iCloud for Windows, install and open it, and then check the iCloud Photo Library box. On a Mac, click the Apple menu, select System Preferences, and then select iCloud. In the iCloud control panel, check the box next to Photos.
AirDrop: This feature of the iOS transfers files wirelessly between iOS devices and Macs. It’s a good option for transferring a handful of photos, but it isn’t the best choice when large numbers of photos are involved. Learn more about using AirDrop. Apple Camera Adapters: Apple sells several cables that import photos directly to your iPad, including the Lightning-to-SD Card Camera Reader and the Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter. These connect to the Lightning port on the iPad or the Dock Connector on older iPod models and then connect to your digital camera or SD card. Photographers, in particular, appreciate these options. Third-Party Apps: Some apps assist you in downloading photos to your iPad.
