Importing Photos from iPad

To import photos from your iPad to the Windows Photos app, first, connect your iPad to your PC with a USB cable and unlock the iPad, then tap "Trust" if prompted. Open the Photos app on your PC, click "Import" in the top right, select your iPad from the list of devices, and choose the photos you want to import. Follow the instructions to select the destination folder on your PC and complete the import process.

Step-by-step instructions:

Connect your iPad: Plug your iPad into your Windows PC using a compatible USB cable.
Unlock and Trust: Unlock your iPad, and if prompted, tap Trust or Allow on your device to authorize the connection.
Open the Photos app: On your PC, click the Start button and type "Photos" to open the app.
Start the import: In the Photos app, click Import in the top right corner of the window.
Select your iPad: Choose your connected iPad from the list of connected devices.
Select items to import: All the photos and videos on your iPad will be shown. Select the specific items you want to import.
Confirm and import: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your selections and choose where to save the imported photos on your PC. Click Import to finish.

Google drive method

Alternatively you can log into google drive on the iPad and use google drive to import photos to your cdc google account.

Airdrop:

1. Turn on AirDrop on Both Devices

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on both the iPad and the receiving Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac).

Open Control Center:
- On most iPads: swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
Tap and hold the network box (top-left group with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
Tap AirDrop and choose:
- Contacts Only (safer, if the other person is in your contacts)
- Everyone for 10 Minutes (if the person isn’t in your contacts)

2. Open the Photos App

Go to your Photos app.
Tap to open the photo you want to send.

3. Tap the Share Button

It looks like a square with an arrow pointing up.
It’s at the bottom left of the screen.

4. Choose the AirDrop Recipient

After tapping Share, you'll see nearby AirDrop devices under the “Tap to share with AirDrop” section.
Tap the person or device name you want to send the photo to.

5. Wait for the Transfer

The recipient will get a pop-up to Accept or Decline.
Once accepted, the photo will transfer and open in their Photos app (iOS/iPadOS) or Downloads folder (on Mac).

✅ Tips:

If you don’t see the other device, ensure it's unlocked, AirDrop is enabled, and it’s close by (within ~30 feet).
AirDrop only works between Apple devices.