Sharing your files between your iPad ® and Windows PC

Common ways to share files between an iPad and a Windows PC are:

1. Use OneDrive, Dropbox, or a Microsoft 365 team site
   • On the PC, upload the file to OneDrive, Dropbox, or a Microsoft 365 team site in a web browser.
   • On the iPad, sign in to the same service and open the file from the Office app.
   • In Office on iPad, additional locations can be added through Open > Add a place.
   • OneDrive on iPhone or iPad can also be used to view, edit, and share files across devices.
2. Open files from email attachments
   • Send the file to the iPad by email.
   • On the iPad, open the mail app, find the message, tap and hold the attachment, and choose Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Visio to open it.
3. Copy Office files from iPad to a Windows PC
   • In Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for iPad, open the file and tap File > Duplicate.
   • Tap iPad, enter a file name, and tap Save to store it locally on the iPad.
   • Connect the iPad to the computer and open iTunes.
   • Under DEVICES, select the iPad.
   • Open the Apps tab, then in File Sharing, select Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
   • Select the file and click Save to to copy it to the PC.
4. Transfer photos from iPad to Windows
   • Connect the iPad with a USB cable.
   • If prompted on the iPad, select Trust or Allow.
   • Keep in mind that if iCloud is enabled and the photos are only in iCloud, they may not download directly to the PC. In that case, use iCloud for Windows.
   • If the PC has trouble reaching the iPad during import, keeping the iPad unlocked, setting Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC to Keep Originals, and updating the Apple iPad driver in Device Manager to USB MTP Device are documented workarounds.
5. Use Bluetooth from Windows when supported
   • Pair the devices first.
   • On Windows, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices.
   • Under Related settings, select Send or receive files via Bluetooth and follow the file transfer steps.
   • The receiving device must already be ready to accept Bluetooth files.
6. Share files over the local network between Windows PCs
   • If the goal is to access files from another Windows PC, turn on file and printer sharing in Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
   • Then share a folder by right-clicking it and using Share with.

References:

• Sync the files on your computer with your mobile device
• Can I save files from my iPad to other locations?
• Video: Set up your iPhone or iPad
• Import photos and videos from phone to PC
• Unable to import photos from my iPad to my laptop using Microsoft Photos via a cable - Microsoft Q&A
• Send and receive files over Bluetooth in Windows
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