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Over the summer I started downloading photographs directly to our iPad. In the past I had first loaded them onto our laptop and then transferred them to the iPad. Now, I am wondering if I can take what I first put on the iPad and move them to the laptop. Does anyone regularly do this? Or, do you know if it can be done?
Thanks.

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Short version: yes — there are several safe ways to get pictures off an iPad and onto a laptop. For Mac the built‑in Photos app, Image Capture, Finder (for library sync) or AirDrop are the usual choices; for Windows you can use the Microsoft Photos app or File Explorer (and Apple’s Windows apps if needed). These methods work for camera‑roll photos and images saved to the iPad; cloud sync (iCloud Photos) is another option if you want automatic cross‑device copies. (support.apple.com)

If you prefer a wired, file‑style copy on a Mac: plug the iPad into the Mac, unlock the iPad and tap Trust, then use Image Capture to choose a folder and Download (Image Capture is the easiest way to get direct file copies without Photos‑library import). For a handful of pics AirDrop is quickest (select in Photos → Share → AirDrop → choose the Mac). Note: iPhoto is long retired — modern macOS uses Photos or Image Capture. (support.apple.com)

On Windows: install Apple’s Windows apps or iTunes if asked, connect with a data‑capable USB cable, unlock and Trust the iPad, then use the Photos app → Import or open the iPad in File Explorer and copy the DCIM folders. If you use iCloud Photos, install iCloud for Windows (or download from iCloud.com) so originals appear on the PC. (support.microsoft.com)

Troubleshooting & caveats: if the computer won’t see the iPad, try a known good Apple (or certified) data cable, a different USB port (avoid hubs), restart both devices, and accept the Trust prompt. Photos that were originally synced to the iPad from another computer (not taken on the iPad) may not be exportable the usual way; and if iCloud Photos uses “optimized” storage you may need to download originals first. When in doubt, Image Capture (Mac) or iCloud.com (download originals) are reliable. (support.apple.com)

Notes tied to earlier posts: was right to mention Image Capture; ’s iPhoto hint is now replaced by Photos; and ’s Dropbox idea still works for wireless backups but watch how live‑photos/format conversions are handled by any cloud app.

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Member Avatar for macmad

There are a multitude of ways! Some are free and some cost.
So, first up, free with wired connection. A app included with your OS is image capture. It is more of a image (Photo and Video) traffic cop. It recognizes a video device when it is plugged into your mac. It presents options on what you want to do with you pics, such as select photos to move to iPhoto, aperture, or any other graphic app on your mac.
Lets look at doing it free and wirelessly. Dropbox is a great way of moving ANY files from one device to another. DropBox works on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and even your PC!
Paid solutions are suppose to make life easy. Well Photosync (1.99) is one of these apps that does exactly that. It allows you to sync photos to and from all of your devices. You can send 1, 10, 100 or all of your photos. It will even let you transfer videos from your camera too! It will allow you to place them in your dropbox.
I really did not want to mention iCloud because it is either on or off and there is no way of moving photos already existing.

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Member Avatar for johhny-marshal

Whenever you connect your iPad to computer, it shows an option like what you want to do with your stuff, and you can choose the option accordingly. Else, you can transfer the stuff using iTunes.

Member Avatar for tompatrick

You will be needing icloud service and follow the steps in the article
Either way you can try Photo Transfer Application which transfer the pictures from an ipd to computer and vis-a-vis. It needs a local wifi network too

Member Avatar for kevin2s

For transfer of pictures from IPad to computer you have to follow from steps without them you cant do anything

Member Avatar for kimitaylorer

What sort of computer do you have? Mac or PC?
You can use iPhoto if you have a mac, just plug the iPad in and iPhoto should open up. If not, open iPhoto and your iPad should be displayed as a device on the side. Click it, choose the photos you'd like to import, click import. Done!

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Member Avatar for jyotsna01

simply connect ur ipad with the computer and follow the steps as reffered by comp..!!

Member Avatar for dezebo

Photos you take with your iPad (if it’s a model with a built-in camera) or photos saved to your iPad’s Camera Roll, such as e-mail attachments and images from the web, can quickly be saved to your computer via the supplied Dock Connector cable. The process differs depending on whether you use a Mac or a PC but both are relatively simple tasks. We will show you how to move images from your iPad to a Mac or a PC using the steps below but rst, make sure you have your iPad’s Dock Connector cable handy and an available USB port on your computer.

Member Avatar for ethansamuel17

If your computer doesn't see the iPad there is another way to transfer photos. I use Dropbox, with free Dropbox you can transfer and share files like photos and documents from and to your computer and iPad.

Member Avatar for dadliadausg

I know that this topic is quite old, but I do not understand why nobody said what is really obvious. There's no other way to download pictures from/to your iPad other than using iTunes.

The truth is that it is quite easy to do this, as it just involves synchronizing a folder with your iTunes library. Even a todller cand do this, so I don't know why so many people come with suggestions like using apps and so on..

If people would use google a bit more, than we'd have a lot less topics on the forums. For example this: . I found the tutorial by simply typing in those words in the search box.

Hope it helps. :)

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Member Avatar for armirza1

well i use a bluetooth device for transferring my data from ipad to computer..it works fine without hassle of wires etc..i recommend bluetooth for the purpose

Member Avatar for christi_smith

I recommend a free app to help you transfer your photos from iPad to computer. It's MobileGo http://mobilego.wondershare.com/, which is very easy to use and transer photos in batches.

Member Avatar for karimkagawa

do not know what to say

Member Avatar for vegaseat

I simply share my photos via email.

Member Avatar for MissiaHewer

Well, if you want to transfer iPad photos simply, I suggest you use iCloud Photo Library to sync photos automatically. It is easy to operate: Go to settings > iCloud > Photo's > iCloud photo library. If so, you can safe some space by using optimize iPhone storage in that same settings panel. And you can import the pictures by logging in your iCloud account.

Member Avatar for Honny flussia

You can sync your photos to iCloud. Then sign in the same account on PC.

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