How Can I Transfer Files to iPad Air/Air 2 and iPad mini 2/mini 3 without iTunes

When we want to transfer files to iPad or any other iOS device, the first thing that comes to the mind is iTunes. iTunes is the official software from Apple that allows users to transfer and manage files on iOS devices. If you have an iOS device too, then definitely you must have gone through the complicated procedure of transferring files to these Apple devices using iTunes. For all such users, who find iTunes to be a lengthy, complicated and confusing, below given article will be of great use. As it provides you with the best option to transfer files to iPad without iTunes. This post will introduce a helpful program to help users solve the problem of how can I transfer files to iPad without iTunes.

• Part 1. Why Do We Need to Transfer Files to iPad without iTunes?
• Part 2. Transfer Files to iPad Air/iPad mini with Wondershare TunesGo

Part 1. Why Do We Need to Transfer Files to iPad without iTunes?

IPad is one of the best tablets available in the market, thanks to its great features like clarity of display and good sound. So for all the users who wants to carry their movies, songs, files, documents and other important data on the go, iPad proves to be an apt option. Transferring files to iPad is often necessary and the task is usually done with iTunes. But many a times, we may want to transfer files to iPad without iTunes and the reasons are listed as follow:

Reason 1: The procedure of transferring files to iPad using iTunes is quite complicated which may confuse the beginner. Thus, an alternative for iPad file transfer without iTunes may be searched.

Reason 2: ITunes takes up lots of memory space. When space is an issue, then you may look for options to transfer files without iTunes

Reason 3: Transfer files to iPad with iTunes will cover the original existing files in iPad, you probably want to transfer files without any changes to the original files.

Reason 4: Sometimes you only need to transfer several files to iPad quickly, but iTunes could only sync all the files at the same time which will take a long time and transfer some unnecessary files.

So if you are looking for the ways of iPad transfer files without iTunes, then read below.

Part 2. Transfer Files to iPad Air/iPad mini with Wondershare TunesGo

If you are looking for an alternative solution to transfer files to iPad without iTunes, then Wondershare TunesGo will be a very good choice. This amazing application comes with many powerful features that helps you to manage your iOS devices easily. The software enables you to transfer images, videos, TV shows, Podcasts and other files between iOS devices, iTunes and PC.

Striking Features this iPad File Transfer Tool

• The software allows the user to sync iPad and other iOS devices with each other as well as PC without using iTunes.
• Allows to transfer music, images, videos, playlists, TV Shows, Podcasts, contacts and messages.
• Allows to connect multiple devices at the same time and transfer files directly between them.
• The unsupported formats are automatically converted to the compatible ones.
• While transferring music, it maintains 100% quality of the music files.
• Fix & optimize ID3 tags,covers,song information.
• Make any photos or video from Apple devices or PC to GIF images .

Wondershare TunesGo supports to transfer many file formats, please find the details as below.

• Music: MP3, AAC, AC3, APE, AIF, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, M4A, MKA, MPA, MP2, OGG, WAV, WMA, 3G2
• Movies: MP4, 3GP, MPEG, MPG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ASF, WMV, VOB, MKV, FLV
• Podcast: M4A, M4V, MOV, MP3, MP4, M4B
• iTunes U: M4A, M4V, MOV, MP3, MP4, M4B
• Music Videos: MP4, M4V, MOV
• Audiobook: M4B, MP3
• TV Show: MP4, M4V, MOV
• Photos: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Transfer Files to iPad

Step 1 Start TunesGo

Download and install Wondershare TunesGo on your computer, then start it. The program will ask you to connect your iOS device for management.

Step 2 Connect iPad

Connect iPad to computer with the USB cable, and the program will detect the device automatically. Then you'll see the file categories at the top of the main interface.

Step 3 Transfer Files to iPad

Choose one file category at the top, and then you'll get access to the detailed interface of these files. Click the Add button, and select "Add File" or "Add Folder" to add files from computer to your iPad. If you are going to add music or video files to iPad, the program will convert and then transfer the files to iPad-compatible files.

Conclusion: When compared with iTunes, Wondershare TunesGo provides a more convenient way for the users to transfer the files they want from computer to iPad. Moreover, Wondershare TunesGo won't erase the files on iPad during the syncing process. If you are interested in this program, just free download it to have a try.

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