Transferring files from iPad to PC locally

Here's a quick guide in how to transfer files from your iPad to the PC without using cloud services:

Step 1: Use a USB cable to connect iPad to PC without iTunes and then click on "Trust" on iPad.

Step 2: Choose one of the following 3 ways to launch Windows Explorer on PC:

1. Select the "Start" button and find it on the Start menu.
2. Press the "Windows logo" key and "E" or Type File Explorer
3. Select the folder icon on the task bar.

Step 3: Tap the iPad icon on the left side screen and click on "Internal Storage" > "DCIM". Find and select the pictures and videos you want from the DCIM folder and then copy and paste them to your computer.

copy files from ipad to pc by windows explorer

Note: If you need to transfer more file types from iPad to computer, you must go to other methods such as OneDrive/Teams