Any audio file on your PC can be transferred to an iPad using the iTunes app. In order to copy the music you want from your computer to the iPad, you must first import it into the iTunes media library and then synchronize the iPad with the program.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Import Music into iTunes
Step 1. Launch iTunes on PC
Using this Apple program you can transfer any music to iPad.
- If you haven't installed iTunes on your computer yet, you can do it now by downloading it from the official site using this link: https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. You will need to click on the "Download iTunes for Windows from the Microsoft Store" button and follow the instructions that will appear on the screen. Read this article if you need help installing iTunes on your PC.
- If the songs you want to sync to iPad are already in your iTunes library, you can skip to the second part of the article directly.
Step 2. Open the Windows "File Explorer" window and use it to access the files and folders containing the music you want to transfer to your iPad
Step 3. Drag the audio files under consideration (or the folders containing them) into the iTunes window
All the songs you choose will be automatically imported into your iTunes library. Depending on the size and number of files, the import process may take several minutes to complete. You can import the following audio file signatures: MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, MPEG-4, Apple Lossless and AA.
Alternatively, click on the iTunes "File" menu, choose "Add File to Library" and select all the songs you want to import into iTunes
Step 4. Close the Windows "File Explorer" window
You are now ready to sync data between iTunes and iPad.
Part 2 of 3: Sync iPad with iTunes
Step 1. Connect the iPad to the PC using the supplied USB cable
iTunes will take a few seconds to detect the iOS device.
Step 2. Click on the stylized iPad icon that appeared in the upper left corner of the iTunes window
The program will show a summary page of the general information of the device.
Step 3. Click on the "Music" tab listed along the left side of the iTunes window
A new pane will appear containing iTunes music library sync options.
Step 4. Select the "Entire Music Library" or "Selected Playlists, Artists, Albums and Genres" option
Choosing the first item will synchronize the entire iTunes music library with the iPad, while choosing the second option will transfer only the selected songs to the device.
Step 5. Select the check button of the content you want to transfer to iPad, then click the "Sync" button
The program will transfer the selected music to the iPad. This step may take several minutes to complete.
Step 6. Click on the "Eject" icon displayed to the right of the iPad icon, after which you can disconnect the device from the PC
All the chosen songs will now be present on your iPad.
Part 3 of 3: Troubleshooting
Step 1. Restart your PC and iPad if iTunes or computer fails to detect the iOS device
Restarting both devices in the game is often very helpful in solving many connectivity issues.
Step 2. Try using a different USB cable or port if your PC can't detect iPad
This simple trick is useful for identifying hardware problems related to a malfunctioning USB cable or port.
Step 3. Check that all available Windows updates have been installed on your PC, if iTunes or your computer is having trouble detecting the iPad
If you do not install the latest Windows updates, communication and connection problems may arise between the computer and the device.
Read this article to update Windows via Windows Update or the Microsoft website
Step 4. Try updating iTunes if you are having iPad sync issues
Installing the latest version of iTunes can be helpful in fixing any software bugs or problems with the program.
Click on the iTunes "Help" menu and choose "Check for Updates", then follow the instructions that will appear on the screen to update the program with the latest version available
Step 5. Try uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes on your PC if problems persist
This is a useful operation to solve all software problems related to Apple Mobile Device Support, the Apple Mobile Device Service and the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver. These are three basic tools that should be installed during the initial iTunes installation.
