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How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad in 4 Ways


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Many users might want to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to iPad. The purpose for this might be to have a backup of these data, free up some space on your iPhone, or view your photos on a bigger screen. Whatever your purpose, this guide covers four workable ways to achieve this goal, including:

Tip 1. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad with Qiling MobiMover

Applies to transfer all or specific photos and videos

Qiling MobiMover is our first recommended solution to get photos from iPhone to iPad for its ease of use and fast transfer speed, which are two important points that should be taken into consideration when it comes to transferring photos.

As a versatile iPhone data transfer tool, Qiling MobiMover can help you easily and quickly transfer certain or all photos, videos, contacts, and other 20 types of data from iPhone to iPad, or vice versa. What's more, it also serves as a HEIC converter and WhatsApp data manager that allows you to:

To move photos from iPhone to iPad, you'll need to download this program on your computer. Then follow our step-by-step instructions to start the transferring process.

Step 1. Connect both of your iOS devices to your computer (Mac/PC). Launch Qiling MobiMover, and choose "Phone to Phone" on the screen. Correctly set the source device and target device, and click the "Next" button to continue.

Step 2. Check the category/categories you want to transfer from your iPhone to iPad or from iPad to iPhone. As you can see, in addition to photos, you can also copy videos, audios, contacts, messages, and more between your iPhone and iPad.

Step 3. After checking the settings, click the "Transfer" button to start transferring photos from your iPhone to iPad or iPad to iPhone. When it has completed, go to the "Photos" app on your target device to check the newly imported items.

With this program installed on your PC, you will be able to manage your iOS content better. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

Tip 2. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad Automatically via iCloud

Applies to transfer all photos and videos

If you want to get all photos from iPhone to iPad, then Apple's recommended data transfer solution - iCloud is the best solution. To do this, you need to make sure your iPhone and iPad are under a WiFi connection. Then, sign in your iPhone and iPad with the same Apple ID and follow the guide below to finish the rest of the steps.

Step 1. Go to the "Settings" app > Tap [your name] > Choose "iCloud."

Go to iCloud

Step 2. Click "Photos" among the iCloud photos.

Choose iCloud photos

Step 3. Toggle on "iCloud Photos" and select "Optimize iPhone Storage" or "Download and Keep Originals."

Toggle on iCloud photos

Step 4. Repeat these steps on the iPad and wait for the iPhone to sync photos to your iPad automatically.

Tip 3. Send Photos from iPhone to iPad Wirelessly with AirDrop

Applies to transfer one or multiple photos from iPhone to iPad

AirDrop is a built-in feature that allows you to quickly and easily share files between Apple devices. These files include photos, videos, contacts, map locations, and more. Since this feature uses Bluetooth to locate nearby compatible iOS devices and helps share data over Wi-Fi, you need to enable both Bluetooth and WiFi on both devices. After that, you can follow the steps below to AirDrop photos and videos from your iPhone to your iPad.

Step 1. Go to the Control Center to enable AirDrop on Bluetooth on both the iPhone and iPad.

Turn on AirDrop

Step 2. Open the "Photos" app on your iPhone and select the photos you want to transfer. Then tap the "Share" icon and choose "AirDrop."

Select the photos you want to share

Step 3. Tap the target iPad to send your iPhone photos to the device. On the iPad, click "Accept" to start receiving these pictures.

Select the target iPhone

The problem "AirDrop not working" may happen sometimes on your iPhone/iPad. If you encounter the same issue, follow the troubleshooting guide to solve the problem.

Tip 4. Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPad with Email

Applies to move one or two photos and videos from iPhone to iPad

Email is a convenient way to transfer one or two photos from an iPhone to an iPad. But it isn't the optimal option since it can't support large files or large photo attachments. But if you stick with Email, here are the steps.

Step 1. Go to the "Photos" app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Select the photos you want to move to the iPad.

Step 3. Tap the "Share" button and choose "Mail".

Step 4. Type in the information needed, then click "Send" to send the email to your own account.

Step 5. Go to the "Mail" app on your iPad. Check the Email from yourself and save the photos on your iPad.

Transfer photos from iPhone to iPad with Email

The Bottom Line

We do hope our guide can help you sync photos from iPhone to iPad. As you can see, among our recommended solutions, Qiling MobiMover is the most practical and easy to use. It can not only help you transfer photos, but also videos, contacts, messages, and many other iPhone data. But if you don't want to install a third-party tool, try other solutions instead.

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