How to Transfer MP4 to iPad without iTunes 2019

1. Traditional Way to Transfer MP4 to iPad: with iTunes

For the ones who never tried before may find it difficult to transfer Mp4 to iPad with iTunes. You can follow the steps below to easily make it.

Step 1: Using a USB cable, connect your iPad to your computer and launch iTunes. (Note: If it is the first time you need to log in with your Apple ID.)

Step 2: Click the “File” tab on the upper left corner and select the “Add File to Library” option.

Step 3: Select the folder where you locate MP4 on computer and choose the MP4 files you want to add. Then click on the “Open” button.

Step 4: Click the device icon on iTunes and tap on “Movies” in the library navigation pane. Check “Sync Music” and select the MP4 file you imported.

Step 5: Click “Apply” button to sync the selected MP4 to your iPad.



Note:


When using iTunes sync, the whole movies library on iPad will be replaced with the transferred MP4.


If you have already synced your iPad to another computer, you would see the following info:



iTunes only allows you to sync your iPad with one iTunes library. In other words, you can only add MP4 to iPad from one computer with iTunes. Or your iPad will be erased.
iTunes or iPad Transfer?



Apps & Metrics

iTunes

iMyFone iPad Transfer


No loss of existing data





Two-way transfer

Only from iTunes to iPad




Sync MP4 to iPad from different computers without erasing





MP4 from PC to iPod

You need to add MP4 to iTunes first




Support all video formats

MP4, MOV, and certain AVI extension



2. What to Do If You Can’t Play Videos from iTunes on iPad?

Before you can play videos from iTunes on your iPad, you need to first convert them to a playable format as highlighted below: (with iMyFone iPad Transfer, you don't need this step)


Open iTunes.


If the video are not added to iTunes library yet, please add them to iTunes first. Then select the video that you want to convert from your iTunes movies library.


From the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window or computer screen, choose “File > Convert > Create iPad or Apple TV Version.” (Choose "Create iPod or iPhone Version" if you are using iPod or iPhone.)


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