Airdrop For Ipad To Mac



Use AirDrop on iPad to send items to nearby devices. With AirDrop you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). AirDrop transfers information using Wi.

AirDrop is the pre-installed and ad-hoc data transfer service for Mac OS (Mac OS X 10.7 and later) and iOS ( iOS 7 and later) operating systems. In our last page, we have talked about how to use AirDrop on Mac and how to use AirDrop to transfer files between iPhone and Mac. Here, on this page, we will continue discussing how to AirDrop from iPad to Mac or how to AirDrop from Mac to iPad in the vice versa. You can use AirDrop to sync contacts, music, notes, photos, etc. between iPad and Mac simply. Besides, the EaseUS MobiMover Free is offered in the last part to transfer files between iPad and Mac without iTunes or iCloud anymore.

Workable SolutionsStep-by-step Troubleshooting
Part 1. AirDrop Files from iPad to MacTurn on AirDrop > Open the Photos app...Full steps
Part 2. AirDrop Data from Mac to iPadSwitch on AirDrop > Open the Music app...Full steps
Part 3. Transfer All Files Without AirDropConnect the iPad to the Mac > Choose a feature...Full steps

AirDrop is generally a tap away on iOS, but on the Mac it’s a bit more complicated to get there. IOS offers a quick sharing interface with specific destinations-including devices via AirDrop. AIRDROP For PC & Android - Have you ever wanted to transfer files from your friends Android phone to your iPhone or from a Mac to a PC and Visa Versa?

How to AirDrop from iPad to Mac (photos/videos/contacts/music)

To use AirDrop to transfer files from iPad to Mac, you need to turn on AirDrop on both two devices as well as connect the devices to a stable Wi-Fi network and enable Bluetooth.

How to turn on AirDrop on Mac

  • Open your Mac, go to Finder and choose Go in the menu bar.
  • Choose AirDrop on the left side of the window.
  • Set the Allow Me to be discovered by option as Everyone or Contacts Only.

How to turn on AirDrop on iPad

  • In iOS 10 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to open Control Center. Tap on AirDrop and set your iPad to be discovered by Contacts Only or Everyone.
  • In iOS 11: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to open Control Center. Press deeply on the module where Airplane Mode locate in. Tap on AirDrop and set to be discovered by Contacts Only or Everyone.

How to transfer files/photos from iPad to Mac

Here, we show you how to use AirDrop to transfer photos from iPad to Mac. If you need to know how to AirDrop contacts from iPhone/iPad to Mac or how to AirDrop videos from iPad to Mac, you can link to the related pages.

1. Open the Photos App on your iPad.

2. Select the photos you want to AirDrop from iPad to Mac.

3. Click the Share button and tap AirDrop.

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4. Choose your Mac, and the AirDrop transfer will begin. When the process finished, go to your Mac screen, and tap Accept to receive the photos from iPad.

How to AirDrop from Mac to iPad with ease

The way to use AirDrop to transfer data from Mac to iPad in the vice versa is similar to that of AirDrop from iPad to Mac. Tips below displays how to transfer music from Mac to iPad with AirDrop. To know more about how to AirDrop photos from Mac to iPhone/iPad, check the corresponding page.

1. Open the Music App on your Mac. Play the song needs to be transferred, then click the built-in Share button.

2. Click the Airdrop and choose your iPad to start the data transfer.

3. Next, go to iPad and tap Accept on the pop-up to save the music on your device.

How to transfer files between iPad and Mac with EaseUS MobiMover Free

EaseUS MobiMover Free is the best AirDrop alternative to help you transfer data from iPad to Mac or add content from Mac to iPad. You can use MobiMover to import photos, movies, TV shows, music videos, playlists, music, ringtones, audiobooks, contacts, notes, and Safari bookmarks from Mac to iPad without iTunes for free unlimited. Following guides teach you how to move data from Mac to iPad, if you need to back up and export iPad files to Mac, you can check the link at the beginning of this paragraph. Moreover, EaseUS MobiMover also enables you to transfer data from one iOS device to another in a direct way.

Notice
Please makes sure your Mac is running Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks), or 10.11 (El Capitan).

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac, and click 'Trust' when a prompt appears on your iPad asking you whether to trust this computer > Run EaseUS MobiMover and choose 'Mac to Phone' to move data from Mac to iPad > Click on the 'Select Files' to move on.

Step 2. Go to browse the files you want to transfer. After choosing the desired files, click 'Open'.

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Step 3. You can preview the selected files on the right pane, with their detailed file names and file sizes. To add more items to transfer, you can click 'Add Contents' or directly drag files or folders from your Mac to the appointed area. Finally, click 'Transfer' to start transferring the content from your computer to the iPad. Don't disconnect your iPad while transferring. MobiMover enables you to move lots of data at a time without any quantity and size limitation.

Before you begin

  • Make sure both devices have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, or macOS High Sierra or later.
  • On both devices, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If either device has Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
  • Sign into iCloud with your Apple ID. Then make sure that the email address you use for your Apple ID is saved in the other person's Contacts. And make sure you have their email address saved in your Contacts.
  • Keep the other person's device nearby, within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.

How to share your Wi-Fi password

  1. Make sure that your device (the one sharing the password) is unlocked and connected to the Wi-Fi network.
  2. Select the Wi-Fi network on the device you want to connect.
  3. On your device, tap Share Password, then tap Done.

Still need help?

If you still can't share your Wi-Fi password, try these steps, testing after each step:

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  1. If you don't see the setup animation, restart both devices and try again.
  2. If you still can't share your Wi-Fi password, have the other person enter the password manually.




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