This article will show you how to copy (send) photos from iPhone to iPad.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using iCloud
Step 1. On iPhone, open the Settings app
The icon for this app is a gray gear (⚙️) and is usually found on the home screen.
Step 2. Click on "Apple ID"
This section is at the top of the Settings menu and includes your name and picture (if any).
- If you're not signed in yet, click Sign In, enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Sign In.
- If you are using an older version of iOS, skip this step.
Step 3. Click iCloud
This option is located in the second section of the menu.
Step 4. Click Photo
You'll find this app at the top of the Apps Using iCloud section.
Step 5. Move the "iCloud Photo Library" slider to the "On" position
It will turn green. Now, new photos taken with iPhone and existing images that are stored in the device's memory will be copied to iCloud.
To free up space on your iPhone, tap “Optimize iPhone Memory”; in this case, the size of the photos will be reduced
Step 6. Move the "Upload to Photo Stream" slider to the "On" position
New photos taken with iPhone will now sync (when connected to a wireless network) with all your devices signed in with Apple ID.
Step 7. On iPad, open the Settings app
The icon for this app is a gray gear (⚙️) and is usually found on the home screen.
Step 8. Click on "Apple ID"
This section is at the top of the Settings menu.
- If you're not signed in yet, click Sign In, enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Sign In.
- If you are using an older version of iOS, skip this step.
Step 9. Click iCloud
This option is located in the second section of the menu.
Step 10. Click Photos
You'll find this app at the top of the Apps Using iCloud section.
Step 11. Move the "iCloud Photo Library" slider to the "On" position
It will turn green.
Step 12. Press the Home button
It's the round button on the front of the iPad (located directly below the screen).
Step 13. On your computer, open the Photos app
The icon of this application looks like a multi-colored flower.
Step 14. Click Albums
This button is at the top of the window.
Step 15. Click All Photos
This is one of the albums most likely located in the upper left corner of the screen. After iPhone and iPad sync content to iCloud, iPhone photos appear in this album.
Method 2 of 3: Using AirDrop
Step 1. On iPad, open Control Center
To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Click AirDrop
This button is in the lower-left corner of the screen.
If you're prompted to turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, do so
Step 3. Tap Contacts Only
It's in the middle of the menu.
Step 4. On your computer, open the Photos app
The icon of this application looks like a multi-colored flower.
Step 5. Click Albums
This button is at the top of the window.
Step 6. Click All Photos
This is one of the albums most likely located in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 7. Select a photo
To do this, just click on the desired photo.
Step 8. Click Share
The icon for this button is in the form of a square with an arrow pointing up, and is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
Step 9. Select additional photos (if you like)
Flick the photos left or right (at the top of the screen) and click the circle icon in the lower right corner of the image to select it.
Some users have reported issues when copying photos via AirDrop
Step 10. Click on the name of your iPad
It will appear between the images at the top of the screen and the sharing options at the bottom of the screen.
- If your tablet is not on the screen, make sure the device is close enough to your smartphone (within one meter) and that AirDrop is turned on.
- If you're prompted to turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, do so.
Step 11. View photos on iPad
A message appears on the screen indicating that the iPhone is transferring images. When the copying process is complete, you can view the photos in the Photos app on iPad.
Method 3 of 3: Using Email
Step 1. On iPhone, open the Photos app
The icon of this application looks like a multi-colored flower.
To use this method, set up the Mail app on your iPhone and iPad
Step 2. Select a photo
To do this, just click on the desired photo.
Step 3. Click Share
The icon for this button is in the form of a square with an arrow pointing up, and is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
Step 4. Select additional photos (if you like)
Flick the photos left or right (at the top of the screen) and click the circle icon in the lower right corner of the image to select it.
Step 5. Click Mail
It's on the bottom left of the screen. You will be taken to a new screen where you can write an email.
Step 6. Enter your email address
Do this on the "To" line (at the top of the screen).
Step 7. Click Submit
This button is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click Submit even if a warning message appears stating that the subject line is missing
Step 8. Open the Mail app on your iPad
The icon for this application looks like a white envelope on a blue background.
Step 9. Click on the email that you sent yourself
It will appear at the top of your Inbox.
Step 10. Open the photo
Click on the attached image to open it, and then press and hold the image.
Step 11. Click Save Image
The photo is saved in the Camera folder on the iPad.