Tutorial: How to Transfer Data from PC to Tablet [Android & iPad]

How do I transfer files from my PC to my tablet?

Tablets make it very convenient for people to work outside the office. But sometimes, we may need specific important files on our PCs when working with our tablets. How do you transfer files from a PC to a tablet? Luckily, there are various ways to do this. If you need to transfer data from PC to tablet, keep reading and pick the best method to get it done.

How to transfer data from PC to tablet [Android & iPad]

You’ll get several options on how to transfer data from PC to tablet, including Android tablet and iPad.

Part 1. Transfer data from PC to Android tablet

First, let’s see how to transfer files from PC to tablet Android with the following three methods.

Method 1. Copy and paste files from PC to Android tablet using a USB cable

Step 1. Connect the Android tablet to any available USB port on your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2. On the Android tablet, tap the USB computer connection notification. Select Media Device (MTP).

Step 3. On the computer, select the Android tablet. Choose from the files to do the transfer onto the Android tablet.

Step 4. Once done, eject the Android tablet from Windows and unplug the USB cable.

Method 2. Transfer data from PC to Android tablet using Bluetooth

Step 1. Go to Settings and enable Bluetooth on the Android tablet.

Step 2. On the computer, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth. The Android device should show in the list of devices. Select the Pair next to it.

Step 3. The devices should then be paired together. Select Send or receive files via Bluetooth from the PC.

Step 4. Choose Send files to send files to your Android tablet from the PC.

Step 5. Your phone will get a notification about the file being received. Approve it and it will get transferred to your phone.

Method 3. Sync PC data with Android tablet using cloud storage services

There are many cloud storage service providers, we'll take Google Drive as an example here.

Step 1. On your PC, go to Google Drive official site, and log in with your Google account.

Step 2. Click the +New button to perform File upload or Folder upload based on your need.

Step 3. Install and launch Google Drive app on your Android tablet. Log in to the same Google account on your PC. Download the files you need.

Part 2. Transfer data from PC to iPad

You can use the following three methods to transfer data from PC to iPad.

Method 1. Transfer files from PC to iPad with iTunes via USB cable

Step 1. Download and install iTunes on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to the PC using a USB cable.

Step 3. Run iTunes on Windows and click iPad button.

Step 4. Click File Sharing and you can see a list of all apps where you can transfer files between the iPad and the computer.

Step 5. Click an app to view its documents; choose the files that you want to transfer to iPad from Windows, click Save and choose a place to save the files. Then, click Save to start the transfer.

Method 2. Transfer files from PC to iPad using the iPad built-in Files app

Step 1. On the computer, right-click the folder you want to access from the iPad, then choose Properties.

Step 2. Go to Sharing tab, then click Share.

Step 3. Choose people to share with, then click Share.

Step 4. Click Done to finish the process.

Step 5. Open the built-in Files app on your iPad.

Step 6. Tap on the "triple-dot" icon located at the top-right corner.

Step 7. Put in the server address and tap Connect.

Step 8. Choose Guest or Registered User according to the setup on your file server. Enter the username and password, and then tap Next.

Step 9. You will now be connected to the shared folder.

Step 10. You’re able to copy the files you want and then paste them to your iPad.

Method 3. Sync PC data with iPad using iCloud

Step 1. On the computer, open the iCloud Drive page in the browser. And then enter your Apple ID and password to log in to your iCloud account.

Step 2. After you’ve logged in to iCloud Drive, you’ll see a row of icons in the upper middle of the screen. Click the second icon (Upload) to upload your computer files to your iCloud Drive.

Step 3. On your iPad, go to the Files app and navigate to iCloud Drive, you’ll see the files you've just uploaded on your computer.

Step 4. You can long-press the file and then download it.

Bonus tip: How to access everything on PC from Android tablet & iPad

When working remotely using an Android tablet or an iPad, we may need more, not just accessing files on office PCs. For example, we may need to run a specific program or start a computer update. That’s why you may need a remote desktop tool available for Android and iOS/iPadOS devices.

It is highly recommended to use AnyViewer. AnyViewer is the free remote desktop software for Windows, Android, and iOS. It has the following impressive features:

Step 1. Download AnyViewer for Windows on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Launch AnyViewer on your computer. Click Sign up to register a new account and log in.

Step 3. Download AnyViewer for mobile on your tablet and log in to the same account as you did on your computer.

Step 4. Go to the Device tab, select the computer you want to connect to and click One-click control.

Step 5. Then you can control your Windows computer from your tablet.

Note: It is recommended to upgrade your account to a professional or enterprise plan to enjoy privacy mode and higher image quality.

Conclusions

This post primarily introduces how to transfer data from PC to tablet, both Android and iPad. Several options are provided here. You can pick the one you prefer. We also recommend a remote desktop tool. If you want to control a remote computer, you are advised to use AnyViewer.