How to copy files using File Sharing

  • Connect your iOS device to your computer using the included Dock Connector to USB cable.

  • Launch iTunes 9.1 or later on your computer.

  • Select your iOS device from the Devices section of iTunes.

iTunes Devices section

  • Click the Apps tab and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Note: If you do not see the File Sharing section shown in the image below, your iOS device does not have any apps that support File Sharing.

iTunes File Sharing tab

  • Under the File Sharing section, you'll find a list of apps currently installed on your iOS device that support File Sharing. Select an app to view a list of the files associated with that app on your iOS device.

iTunes apps and documents list

How to copy files from your computer to your iOS app

  • Be sure to select the appropriate application in the Apps list under File Sharing.

  • Drag and drop files onto the Documents list to copy them to the app on your iOS device or...

  • Click the Add... button, locate the file or files you want to copy from your computer, and click Choose. The selected files will be copied to the app on your iOS device immediately. Select only files that are supported by the iOS device app. Refer to the iOS app's documentation to determine which file formats it supports.

Copy to iPad dialog

How to copy files from an iOS app to your computer

  • Be sure to select the appropriate application in the Apps list under File Sharing.
  • Drag and drop files from the Documents list to a folder or window on your computer to copy them to your computer, or...
  • Select the file or files you want to copy to your computer from the Documents list and click the "Save to..." button. Select only files that are supported by the iOS app. Refer to the iOS app's documentation to determine which file formats it supports. Locate the folder on your computer to which you want to copy the files and click the Choose button. The selected files will be copied to the selected folder on your computer immediately.

Copy to computer from iPad