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How to Transfer iTunes Music/Video to iPad

Apple iPad offers an excellent audio and visual effect and is amazing for watching movies. If you just got a new iPad, you must cannot wait to transfer music and videos from your iTunes to iPad or from computer to iPad. This article will show you how to transfer iTunes music and videos to iPad step by step. Just follow the guide and find out the ways to import music and videos to iTunes library and .enjoy your media files on the go!

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Part 1. How to transfer music and videos from iTunes to iPad

Step 1. Put movies and music into iTunes library

Before transferring media files to iPad, you need to add the files to iTunes library first. Open your iTunes and click on "File" > "Add File to Library" or "Add Folder to Library" to import the videos and music you prefer to iTunes library.

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Note: Generally speaking, iTunes supported video and audio formats include MP4, M4V, MOV, MP3, AIFF, WAV, etc. So make sure your files are supported by iTunes. If you have got some videos in AVI, FLV, MKV, WMV, MTS, etc., you will need to convert the videos to iTunes compatible videos first. To do this, you can simply get Aimersoft Video Converter and let it do the conversion for you. With it, you can easily convert any regular video formats to iTunes MP4, MOV, M4V and other popular video format as you like!

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Step 2. Connect your iPad to computer

After you connect your iPad to the computer, you may make sure you have selected "Manually manage music and videos". This action need be finished, otherwise you can't transfer iTunes to iPad.

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Step 3. Transfer the iTunes music videos to iPad

Click iTunes "File" and then select the "Sync iPad". After the transferring process, you can find and play the transferred iTunes music videos on your iPad.

Done! That's the whole process of adding media files from iTunes to iPad. Now just enjoy your iTunes music and movies on your iPad anywhere and anytime you like!

Part 2. Software you may need for your iPad

Since you have got an iPad, you must want to get the most enjoyment with it. Here are some software you may need for your iPad to extend digital fun:

1. Video Converter

Have some FLV, MKV, WMV, AVI, MTS, etc. videos and want to play them on your iPad on the go? Just get a video converting tool and convert the videos to iPad compatible video formats and enjoy any video on iPad anywhere and anytime to your wish! Free download video to iPad converter here.

2. DVD Ripper

If you are a movie fan, you may have tons of DVD movies stored either on your computer or in DVD disc. Want to play your favorite DVD movies on iPad? All becomes easy with an intuitive DVD ripping software that can help you rip DVD to iPad friendly video files fast. Free download DVD to iPad ripper here.

3. iTransfer

Get tired of iTunes and want to find an alternative to transfer files to iPad or want to backup your iPad to computer and iTunes? With iTransfer, you can easily transfer media files among iPad, iPhone, iPod and iTunes. Free download iTransfer here.

4. DRM Media Converter

As we know, videos purchased from iTunes are usually protected by Apple DRM, which prevents you from playing the purchased movies on non-Apple products. How if you want to share the videos with family or friends who own an BlackBerry Playbook, Motorola Xoom, HTC Desire or other portable devices? Well, all you need to do is to remove DRM protection from iTunes videos with this DRM Media Converter. Free download iTunes DRM removal here.

Miranda 2012-02-01 01:10
Do not choose "Sync". Just drag the video files you want to transfer to iPad.
Angela_flute52689 2012-01-31 20:47
I'm using a different computer than I usually use. I've allowed iTunes to work on this computer, but I only want to add a few video files to the iPad instead of syncing the whole thing. Is that possible? If so, how do I do it?
Aimersoft Employee 2012-01-31 01:29
For some videos, even though they can play in iTunes, they may not be well compatible with iPad because of the video frame rate, bit rates, etc. For your occasion, you can use a video converter to convert the videos to iPad highly compatible videdo files and then sync them to your iPad. You can use Aimersoft Video Converter or Video Converter for Mac to accomplish the task and get videos with optimized settings for iPad.
Mjraven76 2012-01-30 11:00
Help!! I'm trying to sync music videos downloaded from iTunes to my iPad 2. I know that this should be in the correct format, but when i try to play back the music videos on my iPad i get audio and a still picture only, no video. I can sync to my iPod 4 and watch these music videos with no problems. Any tips?
Vernonanley 2011-12-09 12:18
Problem solved. In the latest iPad release the ipod app has been dropped and replaced with music app. Thanks to everyone who replied.
Jack 2011-12-09 09:05
It seems very strange. I recommend you backup your iPad contend and restore factory settings. If it still doesn't work, contact the Apple support team for help.
Vernonanley 2011-12-08 09:50
Thee ipod app is not included in my ipad - and running reset does not bring it up (also it is not listed in the installed apps on some apple webpages). The ipod app is not available in th Apple store: do you know of any 3rd party app that can take the place of the 'ipod' app? Thanks.
Tina 2011-12-08 03:26
You can transfer music from iTunes to the iPod app on iPad.
Vernonanley 2011-12-07 09:18
When you transfer music from itunes to ipad, to which ipad app does the music get transfered to?
guest 2011-11-09 06:46
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