AirDrop is the pre-installed and ad-hoc data transfer service for Mac OS (Mac OS X 10.7 and later) and iOS ( iOS 7 and later) operating systems. In our last page, we have talked about how to use AirDrop on Mac and how to use AirDrop to transfer files between iPhone and Mac. Here, on this page, we will continue discussing how to AirDrop from iPad to Mac or how to AirDrop from Mac to iPad in the vice versa. You can use AirDrop to sync contacts, music, notes, photos, etc. between iPad and Mac simply. Besides, the EaseUS MobiMover Free is offered in the last part to transfer files between iPad and Mac without iTunes or iCloud anymore.
Launch the app and connect your iPad (or iPhone) to your computer. Search for the video & hit ‘Download.’ Simply go on YouTube and copy the link of the desired video.
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| Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Part 1. AirDrop Files from iPad to Mac | Turn on AirDrop > Open the Photos app...Full steps |
| Part 2. AirDrop Data from Mac to iPad | Switch on AirDrop > Open the Music app...Full steps |
| Part 3. Transfer All Files Without AirDrop | Connect the iPad to the Mac > Choose a feature...Full steps |
How to AirDrop from iPad to Mac (photos/videos/contacts/music)
To use AirDrop to transfer files from iPad to Mac, you need to turn on AirDrop on both two devices as well as connect the devices to a stable Wi-Fi network and enable Bluetooth.
How to turn on AirDrop on Mac
- Open your Mac, go to Finder and choose Go in the menu bar.
- Choose AirDrop on the left side of the window.
- Set the Allow Me to be discovered by option as Everyone or Contacts Only.
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How to turn on AirDrop on iPad
- In iOS 10 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to open Control Center. Tap on AirDrop and set your iPad to be discovered by Contacts Only or Everyone.
- In iOS 11: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad screen to open Control Center. Press deeply on the module where Airplane Mode locate in. Tap on AirDrop and set to be discovered by Contacts Only or Everyone.
How to transfer files/photos from iPad to Mac
Here, we show you how to use AirDrop to transfer photos from iPad to Mac. If you need to know how to AirDrop contacts from iPhone/iPad to Mac or how to AirDrop videos from iPad to Mac, you can link to the related pages.
1. Open the Photos App on your iPad.
2. Select the photos you want to AirDrop from iPad to Mac.
3. Click the Share button and tap AirDrop.
4. Choose your Mac, and the AirDrop transfer will begin. When the process finished, go to your Mac screen, and tap Accept to receive the photos from iPad.
How to AirDrop from Mac to iPad with ease
The way to use AirDrop to transfer data from Mac to iPad in the vice versa is similar to that of AirDrop from iPad to Mac. Tips below displays how to transfer music from Mac to iPad with AirDrop. To know more about how to AirDrop photos from Mac to iPhone/iPad, check the corresponding page.
1. Open the Music App on your Mac. Play the song needs to be transferred, then click the built-in Share button.
2. Click the Airdrop and choose your iPad to start the data transfer.
3. Next, go to iPad and tap Accept on the pop-up to save the music on your device.
How to transfer files between iPad and Mac with EaseUS MobiMover Free
EaseUS MobiMover Free is the best AirDrop alternative to help you transfer data from iPad to Mac or add content from Mac to iPad. You can use MobiMover to import photos, movies, TV shows, music videos, playlists, music, ringtones, audiobooks, contacts, notes, and Safari bookmarks from Mac to iPad without iTunes for free unlimited. Following guides teach you how to move data from Mac to iPad, if you need to back up and export iPad files to Mac, you can check the link at the beginning of this paragraph. Moreover, EaseUS MobiMover also enables you to transfer data from one iOS device to another in a direct way.
- Notice
- Please makes sure your Mac is running Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks), or 10.11 (El Capitan).
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.
If you are planning to travel long distance for a vacation, you may want to download some movies and videos to your iPhone or iPad for enjoyment on the go. This will allow you to watch them whenever you want without considering mobile network connectivity and your cellular data plan. Downloading videos from online streaming sites to iPhone or iPad is a bit complicated but not impossible.
In this scenario, you’d better make use of the free video downloader apps available for the iOS platform. In this article, we will list the top 5 best free video downloader apps for iPhone or iPad to easily download videos from the web onto your device. Just keep reading and find the app that best suits your video download needs.
- 1. Documents
- 2. MyMedia
- 3. DoDax
- 4. QWE
- 5. DownloadMate
1.Documents
Documents is one of the most popular file managers for iOS devices, which comes with extra download management features for files including videos. With Documents, you will be able to import files from your computer, or download files from the web and store email attachments. The file manager helps you to get all the work done related to files easily. Also, you are allowed to establish connectivity with all cloud services. You can listen to music and videos online or offline with the capability to download movies.
It is very easy to use. To download a video, you just need to access the video URL with the built-in web browser and then click on the Save button. And you’re able to rename the video file or change the folder to save it.
2.MyMedia
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Just like Documents, MyMedia is a another file download manager for iOS devices, which can help you download videos from web to your iPhone or iPad easily. When you access the video URL with MyMedia’s browser, you can choose to download the video or only play it. If you select the option of “Download the file”, you will be prompted to rename the video file and then the download will be start immediately. After downloaded, you can save the video to your iPhone or iPad’s Camera Roll or export and open in other apps.
3.DoDax
DoDax, formerly known as DoDa HD, is a popular video downloader app for iPhone/iPad. It is very simple to use and also offers a built-in web browser, with which you can go to the webpage of YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Just play the video you wish to download, the app will display the download options that lets you save the video to your iPhone or iPad. With DoDax, you can download a video with all its available qualities even 4K resolution. Also, it has a Convert to MP3 feature that enables you to download only music from YouTube or other streaming sites.
4.QWE
QWE is another free video downloader app to download and navigate videos on iPhone, iPad and iPod. All downloaded videos will keep their original quality. The app ships with a cloud manager, a dedicated file manager with folders supporting iTunes file sharing. And you can protect the files using passcode. The latest version includes display of download progress, files filter and auto-rename, but notice it also removed the browser which you may need to wait for next update. With this app, you can easily connect Xbox, PS4, or SmartTVs to stream videos.
5.DownloadMate
DownloadMate is a popular app that helps you to download video files to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You will be able to view, play and edit the downloaded files directly from your iPhone. The app includes a web browser with tabs, bookmark manager, basic authentication via HTTP integrated with Google Search. Also, it includes live progress bar, which shows the progress of the download. It displays active downloads number including the ability to customize download location.
Besides, you’re able to resume interrupted downloads inside the app. You can even compress the downloaded videos to ZIP files. It is possible to import images and audio files from Camera Roll/Music.
Conclusion
As you can see, it’s easy to download videos to iPhone or iPad with the right video downloader app. If those above don’t satisfy you, you can view plenty of other apps on the App Store that helps you download videos easily and get the most suitable one accordingly. Sometimes you may download lots of videos on your iPhone/iPad which take up a huge amount of memory. In this case, you can use Gihosoft iManager to transfer videos from iPhone to your computer instead of deleting them completely to free up space. It is very easy to use. Just connect your iDevice and click on the “Backup Now” button, all your videos will be transferred to your computer for safe backup.
If unfortunately you delete or lost videos from iPhone or iPad without backup and there is no way to download them again, you can use Gihosoft iPhone Data Recovery to get back deleted videos from iOS device including iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.