To put books on your iPad from your computer, you can use iTunes. Here are the steps to do so:
1. First, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer. You can download it from the official Apple website if needed.
2. Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable. iTunes should automatically launch, but if it doesn’t, you can manually open it.
3. For Windows users, you will see your iPad listed under the “Devices” section on the left-hand side of the iTunes window. For Mac users, your iPad will appear in the top toolbar of the Books program.
4. If you’re using a Windows computer, navigate to the location where your e-books are stored. This could be your desktop, a specific folder, or even your web browser’s download folder. Once you find the e-books you want to transfer, simply drag and drop them onto the “On My Device” section in iTunes.
5. Mac users can open the Books program and then drag and drop the e-books into the Books window. You can also go to the “File” menu and select “Add to Library” to browse for the e-books on your computer.
6. Once you have dragged the e-books into iTunes or the Books program, they will be added to your library.
7. To transfer the books to your iPad, you need to sync your device with iTunes. In Windows, click on your iPad in the “Devices” section and then click on the “Books” tab. Check the box next to “Sync Books” and choose whether you want to sync all books or selected books. click on the “Apply” button to start the sync process.
8. Mac users can click on the “Books” icon in the top toolbar and then select your iPad from the list of devices. Similarly, choose whether you want to sync all books or selected books, and click on the “Apply” button.
9. iTunes will start syncing the selected e-books to your iPad. This process may take some time depending on the number of books you’re transferring and the speed of your computer.
10. Once the sync is complete, you can disconnect your iPad from the computer. The books will be available in the Books app on your iPad, specifically in the Library section.
It’s worth noting that if you have e-books in a format that is not supported by the Books app (such as EPUB or PDF), you may need to convert them to a compatible format before transferring them to your iPad. There are various software and online tools available for this purpose.
Using iTunes is a convenient way to transfer books from your computer to your iPad. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily download and enjoy your favorite books on your iPad.