Transfer files wirelessly between your iPad and computer with email, messages, or AirDrop
Use email to transfer files
To transfer files using Mail on your iPad, see Add email attachments in Mail on iPad and Download email attachments in Mail on iPad.
To transfer files using Mail on your Mac, see Add attachments to emails in Mail on Mac and Save email attachments in Mail on Mac.
Use text messages to transfer files
To transfer files using Messages on your iPad, see Turn on AirDrop.
To transfer files using Messages on your Mac, see Send photos and videos in Messages on Mac.
Use AirDrop to transfer files
To transfer files using AirDrop on your iPad, see Use AirDrop on iPad to send items to nearby Apple devices.
To transfer files using AirDrop on your Mac, see Use AirDrop on your Mac to send files to devices near you.
Files sent to your iPad are located in the app where you saved the file or in the app that opens automatically when the file is received. Files sent to your Mac are located in the app where you saved the file or in the Downloads folder.