How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer without iTunes

iPad is a thin and lightweight pad with the built-in wireless technology and advanced graphics. You can take advantage of iPad in your daily life to watch movies, play games, take photos, listen to music and do many online and offline activities. Thanks to its large display and LED backlight, you can view images clearly.

As time goes by, you need to transfer photos from iPad to computer due to the limited storage space. It is also a good idea to copy iPad photos to PC or Mac for backup. No matter why you want to transfer pictures from iPad or iPhone, you can get the complete tutorial here from 6 ways.

• Part 1: Transfer Photos from iPad to Laptop Windows Using File Explorer
• Part 2: Transfer Local and APP Photos from iPad to Computer without Data Loss
• Part 3: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with Photos App
• Part 4: Transfer iPad Photos to Computer with Email
• Part 5: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with iCloud Panel
• Part 6: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with Google Photos

For Apple users, iTunes is a double-sided file manager. You can transfer photos from iPad to computer with iTunes using USB connection. However, iTunes file transferring brings many side effects. For instance, your previous data will be replaced automatically after syncing. To avoid data loss and other iTunes limits, we share 7 easy ways to transfer iPad photos to computer with iTunes alternatives.

Part 1: Transfer Photos from iPad to Laptop Windows Using File Explorer

Step 1. Plug iPad to your computer via a lightning USB cable.

Step 2. Open “Windows Explorer” from the desktop Startup menu or taskbar.

Step 3. Find and unfold “This PC” in the left panel.

Step 4. Click the name of your iPad from its submenu.

Step 5. Head to “Internal Storage” > “DCIM” > “100APPLE” to access all iPad images.

Step 6. Copy and paste the selected iPad photos to a destination folder.

Note: For Windows 7 users, you can use the Windows import pictures and videos feature instead. You can see this option from the popping-up “AutoPlay” window.

Part 2: Transfer Local and APP Photos from iPad to Computer without Data Loss

File manager data loss is a common question. Many people complain that iPad photos disappeared after opening File Manager. Furthermore, Windows File Explorer supports iPad Camera Roll photos only. If you want to manage and transfer all iPad photos, Apeaksoft MobieTrans should be your first choice.

Step 1. Connect iPad to computer

Free download, install and run the iPad Transfer software. Use a lighting cable or 30-pin connector to plug your iPad into the computer.

Step 2. Preview iPad photos

Choose “Photos” under the name of your iPad in the left panel. You can see all folders that contain different kinds of pictures. All iPad photos display in thumbnails. Of course, you can preview any picture with the detailed information.

Step 3. Transfer photos from iPad to Windows computer selectively

Select the picture you want to move from iPad to PC. Later, choose the “Export to computer” button on the top. It looks like a PC with a right-click arrow. As a result, all your selected pictures will be moved to the destination folder immediately.

Part 3: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with Photos App

Step 1. Connect iPad to your Mac computer via a proper USB cable.

Step 2. Open Photos app. (iPad iPhone photos not showing up on computer?)

Step 3. Choose your iPad’s name under “Devices”.

Step 4. Mark before photos you need.

Step 5. Click “Import Selected” on the top right corner.

Part 4: Transfer iPad Photos to Computer with Email

If you want to move several iPad photos, you can transfer photos from iPad to computer by email for free. Yes, you can write yourself an email. Just upload those iPad images as attachments. In addition, you can share iPad images via email too.

Step 1. Head to iPad Camera Roll.

Step 2. Select the photo you want to transfer.

Step 3. Tap the “Share” button at the lower left corner of the iPad screen.

Step 4. Choose “Mail” from various choices.

Step 5. Enter your own email address to send iPad photos.

Part 5: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with iCloud Panel

It is kind of different with common iPad transfer software. You can upload iPad photos to a cloud platform. Later, you can download those iPad pictures to your computer whenever you want. iCloud offers 5GB free storage space. As for other users, you can move iPad photos for free no more than 2GB or so. This post will take iCloud as an example.

Step 1. Open “Settings” > “iCloud” > “Photos” > “My Photo Stream”/“iCloud Photo Library”.

Step 2. Open iCloud on your computer. Sign into the same iCloud account.

Step 3. Checkmark before “iCloud Photo Library” and “My Photo Stream”, then choose “Done”.

Step 4. Transfer photos from iPad to computer automatically with iCloud

Photo Library or Photo Stream. (Photos not uploading to iCloud?)

Note: If you want to transfer photos and videos from iPad to Windows or Mac, you need to enable iCloud Photo Library instead.

Part 6: Transfer Photos from iPad to Computer with Google Photos

Google Photos app is a cloud storage platform too. There is no file size limit. Thus, you can upload unlimited photos from iPad for free. However, all your photos should be less than 16 megapixels. Before transferring iPad photos, you need to check whether you have connected to the Wi-Fi network instead of cellular data.

Step 1. Open Google Photos app on your iPad.

Step 2. Choose “Photos” to access all your iPad pictures.

Step 3. Find and tap the three-dot button at the top right corner.

Step 4. Choose “Select photos” and mark before photos you want to upload.

Step 5. Select “Back up” from the three-dot menu on the top.

Step 6. Open Google Photos on your computer to download those pictures.

Conclusion

That’s all for how to transfer photos from iPad to computer via USB connection or wirelessly. You can also choose from online and offline iPad transferring methods. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other good tool.

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