How To Transfer Music from PC to iPad Without iTunes

Axel Nash

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Not everyone is comfortable with transferring music from PC to iPad using iTunes. For some, the speed is relatively slow; the process is tedious, etc. Whatever your reason for not using iTunes to transfer music from PC to iPad is, the good news is you can find several methods to transfer music from PC to iPad without iTunes.

Today's post summarizes the best tricks to transfer songs from your PC to your iPad without iTunes. From using advanced software to using email or cloud services. Just stick with us to find out all that you must know.

Part 1: Transfer music from PC to iPad without iTunes but using MobileTrans

If you're looking for a faster way to transfer music files from PC to iPad, MobileTrans is the ideal tool you need. The software allows data transfer between devices, be it from phone to computer or vice versa, without compromising existing data on the device.

Besides, MobileTrans supports the transfer of songs and playlists between various music platforms. And unlike iTunes, it can transfer music from iPad/iPhone to Android or vice versa. The great thing is you don't need technical knowledge to get the job done.

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Step 1: Install MobileTrans on your Mac or Windows computer.

Step 2: Start the MobileTrans software and click Phone Transfer from the top bar. Then, select Import to Phone. After that, connect your iPad to the computer using its USB cable and trust the device.

click phone transfer

Step 3: Click Import from the bottom of the page and select Add File. Then, select the music that you want to transfer to the iPad. You can also send video files, photos, and other information.

click import

Step 4: Once you select the music file, MobileTrans will begin to transfer the files to your iPad. This will take only a few minutes. You can disconnect your iPad after you finish.

select the music file

Part 2: Transfer music from PC to iPad without iTunes via Email

This might sound surprising, but Email is a great way to share files and documents across different devices. The only problem is that the file size that can be sent is limited, making it less efficient than the previously recommended method.

Below are the steps to using Email to transfer music from PC to iPad.

Step 1: Open Gmail from the web browser on your PC and log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a new mail and upload the music files you want to transfer to the iPad as an attachment.

Step 3: Enter your email address and send the files to yourself.

email address

Step 4: After successfully transferring the music files, open the Gmail app on your iPad and download the files you sent to your device.

Pros

  • It's easy to operate.
  • You don't need to install an app.

Cons

  • The size of the file that can be transferred at once is limited (Only 25MB)

Part 3: How to transfer music from computer to iPad through cloud services

Cloud services like iCloud Drive and Google Drive can also come in handy to transfer music from a computer to an iPad. Such cloud services allow the synchronization of files, and they operate efficiently.

Method 1: Transfer music from PC to iPad using iCloud Drive

As we all know, iCloud is the official cloud service for Apple devices. So, all you need is to upload the music files from your PC to iCloud, then access them on your iPad device. Nevertheless, a stable WiFi connection is required to complete the action smoothly.

Step 1: Download iCloud on your PC from Apple's official website and launch it.

Step 2: Log in to your iCloud account using the correct credentials.

log in to your icloud account

Step 3: Upload the music files you want to transfer to your iPad from your PC to iCloud.

upload the music files

Step 4: Finally, open iCloud.com on your iPad web browser and download the files you uploaded to your device.

Pros

  • It's 100% free.
  • It's easy to operate.

Cons

  • You need a stable WiFi connection.
  • It's not efficient for transferring a large number of music files.

Method 2: Transfer music from computer to iPad using Google Drive

Google Drive might not be an official cloud service for Apple devices, but it can transfer music from a computer to an iPad. However, unlike iCloud Drive, it gives users a free storage space of 15GB to store and share files.

See the steps to transfer music to iPad using Google Drive below;

Step 1: Open Google Drive on your PC's web browser and sign in to your Google Account using the correct credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the left side of the screen and click New. Then, upload the music files you want to transfer to your iPad.

navigate to the left

Step 3: On your iPad, go to App Store and install the Google Drive app. Then, launch the app and sign in to your Google Account.

Step 4: Locate the music files and download them to your iPad from Google Drive. It's as simple as that!

Pros

  • It's easy to use.

Cons

  • The process might be slow if you're transferring many music files.
  • You need a stable internet connection.

Conclusion

Transferring music from PC to iPad without iTunes does not come easier than that. Tech experts recommend all transfer methods on this page; you don't need technical knowledge to utilize them.

However, the efficiency of each method varies. MobileTrans is the best, as it allows users to transfer music fast, irrespective of how huge the size could be.

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Axel Nash

Axel Nash

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