[5 Fast Ways] How to Transfer Videos from iPad to Computer

How do I transfer videos from iPad to PC without iTunes?

Want to transfer videos from iPad to PC? Maybe you want to backup iPad videos to computer and then delete them from device to free up space. Or maybe you want to edit videos with video editing software on your PC. However, transferring large videos from iPad to a computer can be challenging.

Don't panic, we experimented for a month and sorted out 5 effective ways on how to transfer videos from iPad to computer. Continue reading the guide and choose the one that suits you best.

Transfer Tool	Applicability	Difficulty
AOMEI FoneBackup	Efficient iOS transfer freeware for large videos. Go	Easy
iCloud Drive	Upload video to iCloud Drive and save it on PC. Go	Normal
Mail Drop	Transfer videos from iPad to computer as large attachments. Go	Normal
Photos App	Connect iPad to Windows 11/10/8 and transfer videos. Go	Easy
File Explorer	Transfer videos from iPad to PC with USB cable. Go	Easy

Way 1. Transfer large videos from iPad to computer easily [Fast]

AOMEI FoneBackup is one of the most outstanding iPhone video transfer tools, which not only can help you transfer any type of video from iPad to computer, and no matter how big the video is, it won't lose quality.

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Step 1. Connect your iPad to computer via the USB cable. You may need to enter the passcode on iPad screen so that the software can access your device.

Step 2. Click Phone Transfer option on Home screen. Go to iPhone to PC and click Get Started.

Step 3. Click the + icon, select the videos you want to transfer to computer > Click OK to continue.

Step 4. Click Start Transfer, choose a destination to save the videos. Click Transfer to confirm add videos from iPad to PC.

Way 2. Download videos from iPad to computer via iCloud

iCloud Drive is a commonly used cloud drive for Apple users, and it can store files that are less than 50GB, including videos. You can use it as a medium to copy videos from iPad to computer.

Step 1. Open your iPad and go to Settings > [your Apple ID] > iCloud, swipe the screen to find and enable iCloud Drive.

Step 2. Find the video you want to send on your iPad, tap the share icon, and then tap Save > iCloud Drive to save it to a folder in iCloud Drive.

Step 3. Visit iCloud.com on your computer and sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your iPad.

Step 4. Click the iCloud Drive option, then find and tap on the folder where you saved the video.

Step 5. Select the video you need and download it from your iPad to your PC.

Way 3. Transfer videos from iPad to PC wirelessly

When you try to email a large video, you'll be notified of the size limitation. However, sending videos from an iPhone to email is possible using Mail Drop. To do so, ensure you have an iCloud email address and enable Mail in your iCloud settings.

Step 1. Open iPad and go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > Advanced > Choose Send large attachment with Mail Drop.

Step 2. On your computer go to Photos app > Find and choose the video you want to transfer > Tap the Share icon.

Step 3. Choose Mail option > Compose your email > Tap Send.

Step 4. Then you will receive a message saying that the video is too large to send and you can choose to use Mail Drop > Simply tap Use Mail Drop option.

Way 4. Add videos from iPad to computer via Photos App

You may also have questions about "how do I transfer video from iPad to Windows computer". Don't worry, Windows 11, 10, and 8 have a built-in tool - the Photos app can help you transfer videos from your iPad to your computer. Follow the steps to learn how to export video from iPad to PC.

Step 1. Run Photos app on your Windows PC > Plug in your iPad.

Step 2. Tap Trust or enter passcode on iPad if asked.

Step 3. Click Import > Select From A USB device > Click Import Settings to set the destination or other options > Click Done to continue.

Step 4. Uncheck other photos and videos you do not want to import > Click Import Selected to make it.

Way 5. Copy videos from iPad to Windows PC via File Explorer

When the iPad is connected to the computer, you can open the iPad internal storage to view photos and videos. Then you can copy and paste selected videos to your PC.  Here are the specific steps on how to copy video from iPad to pc.

Step 1. Plug in iPad > Enter passcode on iPad if asked.

Step 2. Go to Computer or This PC to find your iPhone > Double-click your iPhone > Open Internal Storage.

Step 3. Open the DCIM folder and you will see one or more folders, labeled 100APPLE, 101APPLE, 102APPLE, etc. > Open the folder and you can see your pictures and videos > Copy and paste the needed videos to your computer.

FAQs on transferring files from iPad to PC

Here are some answers to common questions from users. You can check the instructions below now to get the answer.

1. How can I transfer videos from my iPhone to my PC?

Many solutions can transfer videos from iPhone to PC, including the above five. iCloud, the Photos app, and File Explorer can help most users transfer videos on their iPhones.

If you want a one-and-done method, AOMEI FoneBackup may be more suitable for you, you can directly transfer photos and videos from an iPhone to PC without quality loss, and the tool does not limit the number of files you can transfer.

2. Do videos lose quality when transferred?

Generally speaking, the videos you transfer will not be compressed, unless the video reaches the file transfer limit. If you use a professional data transfer tool like Windows Explorer or AOMEI FoneBackup, there will never be a loss of quality in the video.

3. How to transfer files from iPad to PC using USB without iTunes?

You can use File Explorer or a third-party transfer tool to transfer files from iPad to PC using USB cable without iTunes.

4. What is the best app to transfer files from PC to iPad?

There are many iOS data transfer tools on the market, and the best PC to iPhone file transfer software should be efficient, secure, and comprehensive. After many trials, we recommend AOMEI FoneBackup, AnyTrans, and iTunes the most, all of which have these advantages.

Conclusion

That’s all for how to transfer videos from iPad to computer. If you prefer an easy and quick way to transfer photo videos, home videos, movies, then AOMEI FoneBackup can be your best choice. It can help you transfer large videos without effort. Besides, you can also transfer photos, songs, messages and more. Go for it now to discover more!