How can I transfer home videos from iTunes to iPad?

Is there a way I can transfer my home videos on iTunes to watch on my iPad. I cannot believe it if this is no longer possible.



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iPad mini 5, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 10, 2025 10:30 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 04:14 AM

Be aware that for Windows 10/11, iTunes for Windows has been superseded by the Apple Devices App for Windows.


By far the easiest and simplest method of moving photos and videos between your Windows PC and your iPad would be to install iCloud for Windows - although you have other alternatives including third-party cloud solutions such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.


iCloud for Windows will happily coexist with iTunes for Windows or Apple Device on your PC - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer photos and other documents and data between iPad, iPhone and your PC.


iCloud for Windows

Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support


iTunes for Windows

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support


Apple Devices App (Windows PC)

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k?hl=en-ms&gl=MS



An alternative strategy might be to consider file transfer between your Windows PC and iPad using a simple USB Thumb Drive or other USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning connector, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

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Feb 11, 2025 04:14 AM in response to Alexander Duncan

Be aware that for Windows 10/11, iTunes for Windows has been superseded by the Apple Devices App for Windows.


By far the easiest and simplest method of moving photos and videos between your Windows PC and your iPad would be to install iCloud for Windows - although you have other alternatives including third-party cloud solutions such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive.


iCloud for Windows will happily coexist with iTunes for Windows or Apple Device on your PC - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer photos and other documents and data between iPad, iPhone and your PC.


iCloud for Windows

Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support


iTunes for Windows

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support


Apple Devices App (Windows PC)

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k?hl=en-ms&gl=MS



An alternative strategy might be to consider file transfer between your Windows PC and iPad using a simple USB Thumb Drive or other USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning connector, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

Feb 16, 2025 12:57 PM in response to Alexander Duncan

Sorted. My home videos got copied over onto the Apple TV iPad app but when I watched one, it disappeared. Causing alarm. On iTunes on my Mac I deleted the video and re added it to iTunes. Then re checked it in the section where you can add films to iPad (in iTunes). It was greyed out before meaning that it didn't appear on the iPad but now it does. This has something to do with films being watched or unwatched, so still not sure if this will happen again. Anyway that's my solution if anyone else has this issue.

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