Drag a file or selection of files from a Finder window onto an app name in the list. The files are immediately transferred to the device and are available using the app. Click the disclosure triangle beside the app name to see files already transferred to your device. Transfer files between your Mac in iTunes and iOS apps If you have an iPod touch or iPhone with iOS 4 or later, or an iPad, you can use iTunes to transfer files between your computer and your device via apps that support file sharing.

• Ipad File Transfer App
• Transfer Files From Computer To Iphone
• Transfer From Iphone To Mac

Applies To: iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini; MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and iMac Pro

As you know, it's no doubt that you can transfer files from Mac to your iPad without the help of third-party software, because the iTunes installed on your Mac enables you to do it. However, using iTunes to sync files from Mac to your iPad will inevitably cause data syncing on your device. I guess that's why so many users are searching for 'how to transfer files from Mac to iPad without iTunes' or 'how to transfer files from Mac to iPad wirelessly'. If you are one of them, no worry, you will learn how to import files from Mac to iPad after reading this article, either with or without iTunes. Carry out the method best suited to your needs. (The ways to transfer files from PC to iPad are also provided.)

Part 1: How to transfer files from Mac to iPad without iTunes

If you prefer to copy files from your Mac to iPad without iTunes to avoid data syncing or want to copy files from Mac to your iPad wirelessly, there are also the ways to do it, either with EaseUS MobiMover or AirDrop. EaseUS MobiMover is a professional iPhone data transfer program in the market. And AirDrop is the built-in feature in Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that can help you transfer files between Mac and your iPad or between another two AirDrop-supported devices. Follow the steps below to get the details.

EaseUS MobiMover: Transfer files from Mac to iPad all at once

What can MobiMover do for you?

With MobiMover installed on your Mac or PC, you can:

• Transfer data between the computer and your iOS device (iPhone/iPad in iOS 8 and later) or between two iOS devices. You can also copy files from iPhone/iPad to Mac or sync data from one iDevice to another.
• Manage files on your iPhone/iPad from Mac/PC. With this feature, you can delete iPhone photos from PC effortlessly.
• Download videos from websites to your computer or iPhone/iPad. For example, you can download YouTube videos to iPad to watch them offline.

What are the file types MobiMover supports?

• Photos: Camera Roll, Photo Library, Photo Stream, Photo Videos
• Videos: Movies, TV shows, Music Videos
• Audio: Music, Ringtones, Voice Memos, Audiobooks
• Others: Contacts, Notes, Messages, Voice Mails, Books, and Safari Bookmarks

Photos, videos, Audio, Contacts (in .html format), Books, and Safari bookmarks are what you can transfer from Mac to your iPad.

Just by clicking the button below, you can safely and quickly get the versatile tool installed on your Mac, with which you can enjoy much convenience whenever it comes to iOS data transfer, file management, and video download. Don't hesitate to give it a try NOW!

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'.

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.

Ipad File Transfer App

AirDrop: Send files from Mac to iPad wirelessly

As mentioned above, you can transfer files between your Mac and iPad using AirDrop, which requires Bluetooth and WiFi to work. (If AirDrop is not working on your Mac, fix the issue first.)

Step 1: Switch on AirDrop on your Mac.

• Go to Finder > Go > AirDrop and then turn on Bluetooth and WiFi. After that, AirDrop will be switched on automatically.
• Set the option Allow to be discovered by in the AirDrop window as Everyone or Contacts Only.

Step 2: Turn on AirDrop on your iPad. (Don't forget to switch on Bluetooth and WiFi at the same time.)

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

Step 3: Transfer files from Mac to iPad.

Drag the items you want to send from Mac to iPad to the image of the recipient and clickSend.
Or you can click the Sharebutton in an App, choose AirDrop, choose the recipient and then click Done.

With AirDrop, you can also transfer files from iPhone to Mac wirelessly without iTunes or share content between two iOS devices freely.

Part 2: How to transfer files from Mac to iPad with iTunes

Using iTunes is Apple's official way to transfer files between Mac and iOS devices. To make the transfer process smooth, you'd better update the iTunes on your Mac to its latest version to avoid problems like 'iPhone not connecting to iTunes'. Go to App Store > Updates and your Mac will check for updates automatically. If there is a new version of iTunes or macOS available, click Install to update your iTunes to the latest version. Then follow the steps below to transfer files from Mac to your iPad with iTunes in two ways. (Here transferring photos from Mac to iPad is set as an example.)

iTunes Sync: Sync files from Mac to iPad

Step 1: Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable and run iTunesif it doesn't open automatically.

Step 2: Tap on the Device button and choose Photos.

Step 3: Click the checkbox next to Sync Photos and choose one option from the drop-down menu of Copy Photos.

Step 4: Click Sync to start to import photos from Mac to your iPad.

iTunes File Sharing: Transfer files between Mac and iPad via apps

Note: You can share files between your Mac and iPad via Apps that support file sharing. To check whether an app supports this feature, go to see the documentation of it.

Step 1: Connect your iPad to your Mac.

Step 2: Click the Device icon and chooseFile Sharing.

Step 3: Select the app you want to transfer a file to from the list on the left.

Step 4: Click Add, choose the file and click Add again.

The Final Words

All the four methods above can be used to transfer files from Mac to iPad. It's hard to say which tip is the best for you because each way supports different file types. If you prefer to transfer photos, videos, and audio from Mac to your iPad, using EaseUS MobiMover in Method 1 could be a better option. While if you intend to copy documents to your iPad, using AirDrop in Method 2 or file sharing in Method 4 is recommended.

I found a very interesting app when surfing the Internet, and downloaded it to my MacBook. Now I want to install it on my iPhone. I wonder if there is any way possible to do that. I will appreciate any helpful suggestion, thanks.

Many people would like to install some interesting apps on their iPhone, and they can find many related apps in the App Store. Maybe some iPhone users will use their Mac computer to download the apps to iTunes library at first, and then sync the apps to their iPhone. This should all easy to be done, but if the iPhone users find an IPA file on the Internet, and want to sync this IPA file to their iPhone, what should they do? The post may give you an answer about how to transfer apps to iPhone on Mac.

Part 1. Sync Apps to iPhone on Mac with iTunes

It is very lucky to find an iPhone app you like on the Internet, and it is also easy for you to find it in App Store. App Store provides millions of apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. If the users want to locate a certain app, they can use the search function of App Store. Then they are able to find the app they need. Then they are able to download the app and sync it to their iPhone with iTunes.

The tutorial will show you how to import apps to iTunes library and then sync apps to iPhone on Mac:

1. Start iTunes and go to “iTunes > Preferences > Devices”, and check “Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically”.
2. Plug iPhone into computer via the USB cable, and iTunes will launch automatically. If not, you need to manually start it.
3. iTunes will recognize your iPhone and display the iPhone icon at the upper right corner. Click the iPhone icon, and choose “Apps” in the summary panel.
4. Click “Files > Add Files to Library” to add the apps to your iTunes library. Then drag and drop the apps into the right part of the window.
5. iTunes will sync the apps to your iPhone. When the sync is done, you will get the apps in your iPhone.

After the syncing process, the apps will be installed on your iPhone, and you are able to enjoy them now. In certain circumstances, the apps won’t be installed as the data of the apps are not complete or the installation is interrupted. Mac startup stop app from lauching from last time. Note that during the syncing process, iTunes will erase the non-purchased items.

Part 2. Transfer Apps to iPhone on Mac without iTunes

If you want to get rid of the sync of iTunes, you can take advantage of the third-party iPhone transfer for Mac. Among all the data transfer programs for iOS devices, Leawo iTransfer for Mac can be regarded as one of the best. The software enables users to transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and computers without the sync of iTunes, and it helps to transfer various kinds of files, including apps, music, movies, TV shows, ringtones, ebooks, photos and Camera Roll with ease. The following guidance will show you how to transfer apps to iPhone on Mac without iTunes, and you are allowed to free download the software to have a try. Note that the trial version has limited transfer times.

Tips: Leawo iTransfer only works with iTunes installed on your Mac.

1. Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone to computer with the USB cable. The software will automatically detect the libraries of your iPhone, and then show the libraries in the left sidebar.

2. Choose “Apps” library in the left sidebar, and then the contents will be shown in the right part of the window.

Transfer Files From Computer To Iphone

3. Click “File > Add > Add File/Add Folder” at the upper right corner to add the IPA files from your computer.Leawo iTransfer will start transferring apps to iPhone immediately. The progress bar in the pop-up dialog will show you the percentage of the transfer process. When the app transfer is done, you will get the apps in your iPhone.

Transfer From Iphone To Mac

Note that if the IPA files are not complete, they will not be transferred to your iPhone. With Leawo iTransfer, users are able to transfer files between iOS devices, for example, users can transfer ebooks from iPad to iPhone with the help of this software. If you are interested in this software, just free download it and have a try.