is it possible to copy ipad files app to mac

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is it possible to copy ipad files app to mac

I have digitized embroidery files in the Files app on my iPad Pro11 inch OS18.5.

I would like to now use those files using Artistic Digitizer on my Mac Sequoia 15.5

Currently I have the iPad connected to the computer. Sync is happening. I tried to open the iPad Files in Finder. I have tried to drag and drop the Downloads to the Desktop. No luck with that.

Is it possible to copy the contents of the Files app to my Mac? Will they be usable? Thanks.

iMac 24″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jul 29, 2025 7:21 AM

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Answer 1

Haudeda

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Jul 29, 2025 8:56 AM in response to LW55

You can transfer files between your iPad and Mac by using AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or a third-party cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive. Just select the files you want to transfer on your iPad and send them to your Mac.

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Answer 2

muguy

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Jul 29, 2025 7:38 AM in response to LW55

You can enable iCloud Drive sync and the files will sync to your Mac automatically.

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Answer 3

Jul 29, 2025 9:03 AM in response to LW55

LW55 wrote:

Actually, I can see the PDFs on the Mac, but not the digital files. Maybe I cannot do this, this way. Thanks for your time.

PDFs are digital files.

Yes, you can sync files between your Mac and your iPad. I use the Files app to do this with no issues. However, until you answer some of the clarifying questions we've asked, it's going to be hard for us to give you more guidance.

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Answer 4

LW55 Author

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Jul 29, 2025 7:44 AM in response to muguy

No need, really, as the iPad and Mac are connected. The sync has happened. But I don't seem to be able to move the entire contents of the Files app from the iPad to the Mac, although I can see the Files app.

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Answer 5

Jul 29, 2025 7:55 AM in response to LW55

LW55 wrote:

No need, really, as the iPad and Mac are connected.

What exactly does that mean? How are they connected? Do you mean you already are using iCloud Drive syncing? Or do you mean something else?

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Answer 6

LW55 Author

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Jul 29, 2025 7:52 AM in response to LW55

Actually, I can see the PDFs on the Mac, but not the digital files. Maybe I cannot do this, this way. Thanks for your time.

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