6 Best Ways to Transfer Photos from iPad to Flash Drive

It is common for Apple users to use iPads to take photos or store items from other sources. This makes pictures big occupiers of an iPad. Sometimes, to speed up iOS on your iPad, you may need to upgrade the system, reset the device to factory settings, delete its content, etc. So, before that, you would probably like to transfer photos to another independent memory like a USB flash drive.

Do you know how to transfer photos from iPad to flash drive? To tackle the problem, we will set out the top 6 ways for you in this passage. Now, let's get right to the point.

Way 1: How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Flash Drive with Assistant for iOS

Usually, as there are too many photos on the iPad, and they are stored in different locations, you need a standout iPad/iPhone photo manager to take control of them. For example, before moving photos from iPad to flash drive, it is necessary to delete duplicate photos and quickly select pictures beforehand.

Well, these are a piece of cake for MobiKin Assistant for iOS (Win and Mac). This program can categorize photos clearly by Name Size, Format, Date Created, Storage Type, etc. It is an ideal tool for iOS data management.

Main features of MobiKin Assistant for iOS:

• Transfer all sorts of photos from an iPad to a computer or any flash drive without iTunes.
• Delete useless photos from iPad/iPhone/iPod with one click.
• The supported data types: Photos, Videos, Notes, Contacts, SMS, Books, Safari Bookmarks, Music, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Playlists, and more.
• Back up and restore data between iPad/iPhone/iPod and iTunes.
• Manipulate iOS content on your computer in a direct manner.
• Work well with various iDevices, including iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad mini, the new iPad, iPad 2, overall iPhones, iPods, etc.
• It never intrudes on its users' privacy.

3 easy steps on how to transfer photos from iPad to flash drive with Assistant for iOS:

Step 1. Install and launch Assistant for iOS on a computer. Connect your iPad to the computer via a USB cable. Hit "Trust" on your iPad to trust the computer and press "Continue" to have the iPad connected.

Step 2. Select the "Photos" section to preview and mark the pictures you're to transfer. Next, click "Export" to save them on any location of your computer.

Step 3. Finally, insert your USB flash drive into this computer. Select your required photos from your computer and transfer them to the flash drive.

Way 2: How to Download Pictures from iPad to Flash Drive via File Explorer on Windows

File Explorer is only available for moving Camera Roll photos from iPad to Mac and then to a flash drive. Namely, photos synced from iCloud or iTunes, etc., can not be processed.

To transfer photos from iPad to USB drive via File Explorer:

• Connect your iPad to a PC with a USB cable and insert your flash drive into the USB port on this PC.
• Unlock your iPhone and trust this computer as prompted.
• On your computer, head to "This PC" > "Internal Storage" > "DCIM" > "100APPLE".
• You will see all the photos from your iPad Camera Roll.
• Copy the photos you want to move and paste them from the folder onto your USB flash drive.

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Way 3: How to Import Photos from iPad to Flash Drive Using iPhoto on Mac

iPhoto delivers the option to move pictures and other media files from an iOS device to Mac and then to a storage device. You can upload photos from iPhoto to Facebook or other social media. Plus, it also gives you the ability to delete your iPad photos from a Mac computer directly.

To transfer pictures from iPad to USB stick using iPhoto:

• Connect your iPad to a Mac with a USB cable and insert the flash drive to this Mac.
• iPhoto should then open automatically.
• Go to the "Album" tab at the top of the screen.
• Select "All photos" to back them up from your iPad to your flash drive.
• You can also choose individual images to transfer.

Way 4: How to Transfer Photos from iPad to USB Stick via Image Capture on Mac

Image Capture plays the role of File Explorer on Mac in a great measure. It works to transfer photos from a device like an iPad with a camera to a Mac or a memory device linked to the Mac.

How to download pictures from iPad to flash drive with Image Capture?

• Connect your iPad and flash drive to the same Mac.
• Wake up your iPad and trust this computer when asked.
• Open Image Capture and click your device from the pop-up screen.
• Click the box nearby "Import To" and set your USB flash drive as the destination.
• Select the photos you want to copy or click "Import All"/"Import" to move the items from your iPad to the flash disk.

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Way 5: How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Memory Stick with iCloud

The key to doing the task in this way is to enable the "iCloud Photo Library" on your iPad. After the transfer, if you disable this feature, the items downloaded to this device would be deleted by default.

How to transfer photos from iPad to flash drive with iCloud?

• Connect your USB drive to your PC/Mac.
• Go to "Settings > Name/Apple ID" on your iPad.
• Tap iCloud > Photos to enable "iCloud Photo Library".
• This will save your iPad photos to iCloud automatically.



• After that, log in to iCloud on a Web browser and click Photos > Albums > All Photos.
• The pictures from your iPad will turn up in the folder.
• Choose your desired photos and click "Download" to store them in your USB flash drive.

Way 6: How to Transfer Photos from iPad to USB Stick via Email

You can also do the job with the help of your email like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. It's easy to operate, yet you can only send 5 photos at a time.

Can I transfer photos from iPad Pro/Air/mini to USB stick via Email?

Sure! Here're the directions:

• Run the Photos app on your iPad.
• Open the album and handpick the photos you wish to transfer to your flash drive.
• Tap the "Share" button and choose "Mail".



• Input an email account for receiving the pictures and tap "Send".
• Visit the mailbox you use to receive the email on your computer.
• Plug your flash drive into this computer.
• Check the photos in the mailbox and download them to your PC.
• Send the pictures from your computer to this flash drive.

Verdict

There is no doubt that MobiKin Assistant for iOS is the best program for transferring photos from iPad to flash drive. This tool makes it easy to move photos as well as back up and manage all iOS data. Meanwhile, it is also a safe and productive tool for all Apple fans.

At last, you may find this page is mainly about how to download pictures from iPad to flash drive with the aid of a computer. Do you wonder how to do this without a PC/Mac? OK, here are 3 hints for you:

• There are lightning flash drives like SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for Apple iPhone iPad. It also has a traditional USB, which can be used to connect to your iPad, and then help transfer photos across.
• If you have an SD card with a USB SD card reader for PC, consider getting a flash of lightning to the SD card reader.
• Some WiFi routers have a USB port, which allows you to share flash drive storage with WiFi clients.

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