How to transfer files to your iPad (for beginners)

The same question post after post here... "How I transfer files to/from my iPad to my computer?". This Lifehacker article has a nice, including a video tutorial...

How to upload files to your iPhone or iPad (for beginners)

It is not to be for all, alpha, as there are other methods, apps, etc., but it should answer this question of old age for folks to start. If you have a great way to transfer files or can recommend a good app or two, feel free to chime!

How to transfer files to your iPhone or iPad (for beginners) Adam Dachis - one of my friends recently called me, frustrated, because he could not find a way to get the PDF files on his iPad. It is in fact a very simple operation once you know how to do, it is not something that is very obvious to people who are new to iOS (which many iPad users). Here is an overview of the simplest method of transfer of files to an iDevice for those who don't know yet how to do it.

The video above will be you guide through the process visually, but here are the basic steps that you must follow:

Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to iTunes. (You can it leave the synchronization if you want, but it is not necessary).

Click your device in the list on the left side of iTunes. (This will be under the heading "Devices").

Click on the "apps" tab on the top in the main panel of iTunes.

Scroll down where you will find a "File Transfer" section with a list of applications. In this list, choose an application you want to transfer a file to.

(Possibly empty) space on the right of the apps list, drag the file that you want to transfer. You can also click on "Add...". "to find the file and choose it. Once you have selected the file, it will be transferred to your device. You will see the progress at the top of the iTunes window. When it is done, you can disconnect and your file will be on your device.

Some applications offer additional ways to transfer the files that you may prefer, but this is the simplest method and it works for every application that supports files. If you prefer to transfer on Wi - Fi (or another method), check the app to see if it has other methods. These methods vary from one app to the app, but most provide instructions so that you can learn how to use the various methods of transfer. They are worth exploring if you prefer to avoid connect your device to your computer whenever you want to transfer a file.

For me two apps really emerge in this regard, particularly for those who want to be able to sync files and/or between their iPad, iPhone, etc. and their computer and the best part is that both are free for a basic account:

Exchange

EverNote

Course on the eve of Apple MobileMe (free 60 days trial) is another option (and when it turns into "iCloud" should be even better).

Hope that helps and I'll look forward to hearing from others!

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? Rich

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