{"id":121902,"date":"2021-09-06T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T09:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=121902"},"modified":"2025-07-07T02:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T02:48:17","slug":"back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-1361","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-1361.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Back Up iPad to USB Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, the iPad HD of my friend only has 100MB left. She came over to ask me whether there was a method to backup iPad to USB for whenever she needed to restore her iPad. Do you also want to transfer iPad to USB when some unexpected incidents happened that might result in the loss of major data? Have you determined to sell your old iPad? So you may desire to backup iPad to USB before the transaction as well. No matter for what reason, you may find that it is a little tough to backup iPad to USB stick. Don\u2019t worry. If you have this problem, you can read this guidance to know how to connect iPad to USB drive.  <\/p>\n<p>To backup other kinds of files: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-backup-iphone-apps-to-computer.html\" title=\"How to Backup iPhone Apps to Computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Backup iPhone Apps to Computer<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-backup-locked-iphone.html\" title=\"How to Backup iPhone 7\/SE\/6s\/6\/5s\/5\/4s\/4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Backup iPhone 7\/SE\/6s\/6\/5s\/5\/4s\/4<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-backup-iphone-se-1114.html\" title=\"How to Backup iPhone SE with\/without iTunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Backup iPhone SE with\/without iTunes<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Backup Photo and Video iPad to USB Stick via Windows Explorer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Backup iPad to USB Drive via iTunes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Transfer iPad to USB Drive via Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\"><strong>Part 1: Backup Photo and Video iPad to USB Stick via Windows Explorer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a PC, you can take advantage of this method to assist you to transfer iPad to USB. Windows Explorer enables users to backup photos and video iPad to USB stick. If you want to know the detailed steps, please refer to the contents below. <\/p>\n<p>1. Connect your iPad with PC via the USB cable and then tap \u201cTrust\u201d on your iPad.<\/p>\n<p>2. Navigate to the \u201cWindows Explorer\u201d and the iPad icon will show in the interface. <\/p>\n<p>3. Click to open it and tap \u201cInternal Storage > DCIM\u201d. The iPad photos and videos will display in the window. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-1.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-1.jpg\" title=\"Backup Photo and Video iPad to USB Stick via Windows Explorer\" alt=\"Backup Photo and Video iPad to USB Stick via Windows Explorer\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>4. Plug your USB stick to your computer, and then head to the folder of your USB drive. Finally, you can copy and paste the photos and videos you want to back up from the folder of \u201cDCIM\u201d to the USB drive.  <\/p>\n<p>Using Windows Explorer, the videos and photos that you can backup iPad to USB will be saved in your USB drive successfully. However, if you want to back up other files, you can continue to read this tutorial for reference. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\"><strong>Part 2: Backup iPad to USB Drive via iTunes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>iTunes is a good tool to transfer iPad to USB stick, which is free to use and can even work without the Internet. Here I would like to show you how to connect iPad to USB drive for backup with iTunes in detail.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>1. Back Up iPad to Computer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Plug iPad to computer and launch iTunes. Click on \u201ciPad > Summary > Backups > This computer > Backup Now\u201d. The iPad files will be backed up to computer.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-2.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-2.jpg\" title=\"Back Up iPad to Computer\" alt=\"Back Up iPad to Computer\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>2. Find the Location of iTunes Media Folder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>By default, you can find the iTunes Media folder in the iTunes folder on your computer.  <\/p>\n<p>Mac: Finder > username > Music <br \/>Windows Vista or later: \\ Users \\ username\\ Music \\ <br \/>Windows XP: \\ Documents and Settings \\ username \\ My Documents \\ My Music\\ <br \/>If you fail to find the iTunes Media folder via the paths listed above, you can check out the steps below to locate it.  <br \/>1) Launch iTunes on your computer. <br \/>2) Mac: Click on \u201ciTunes > Preferences\u201d in the interface. Windows: Click on \u201cEdit > Preferences\u201d in the window.  <br \/>3) Tap the \u201cAdvanced\u201d panel. Then you can find the path of your iTunes Media folder under the option of \u201ciTunes Media folder location\u201d. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-3.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-3.jpg\" title=\"Find the Location of iTunes Media Folder\" alt=\"Find the Location of iTunes Media Folder\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>3. Consolidate the Library of iTunes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is necessary to consolidate the media into the folder of iTunes Media before you start to transfer iPad to USB stick via iTunes. <\/p>\n<p>1) Launch iTunes on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>2) Mac & Windows: Click on \u201cFile > Library > Organize Library\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>3) Check \u201cConsolidate files > OK\u201d. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-4.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-4.jpg\" title=\"Consolidate the Library of iTunes\" alt=\"Consolidate the Library of iTunes\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>4. Backup iPad to USB Drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1) Close iTunes and navigate to the iTunes folder in the location that has been introduced in the second step in this part. <\/p>\n<p>2) Drag folder of iTunes from the location you find to the USB drive. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-5.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-5.jpg\" title=\"Backup iPad to USB Drive\" alt=\"Backup iPad to USB Drive\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This solution is a little bit complicated to backup iPad to USB. If you want to transfer iPad to USB more directly and accurately, you can use Leawo iTransfer to handle the problem. This solution will be illustrated in the next part. Follow me to have a look. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\"><strong>Part 3: Transfer iPad to USB Drive via Leawo iTransfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer\/\" title=\"Leawo iPhone Transfer software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong> is quite useful for you to connect iPad to USB drive. It can assist you to organize and transfer up to 12 types of documents and data, such as photos, videos, music and so on. You need to download and install this tool on your computer before you can make use of it. In order to tell you how to transfer iPad to USB stick, I would like to take how to back up photos from iPad to USB drive with Leawo iTransfer for instance. <\/p>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"jumbotron of myjumbotron-1\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/products-banner\/itransfer.png\" alt=\"iTransfer\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer\/\" title=\"Leawo iPhone Transfer software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"win_icon\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2609 Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.<br \/> \u2609 Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.<br \/> \u2609 Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, etc.<br \/> \u2609 Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt10\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 1. Plug iPad and USB into Computer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Run Leawo iTransfer on PC. Connect iPad to PC via USB cable. Connect USB stick to computer. The program will detect your iPad and show the libraries of your iPad in the left side bar. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-6.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-6.jpg\" title=\"Launch Leawo iTransfer\" alt=\"Launch Leawo iTransfer\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 2. Choose Photos to Transfer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Click on the iPad icon and then tap \u201cLIBRARY > Photos\u201d. Your iPad pictures will show in the right part of the window. Select the photos you need to transfer and click on the arrow-like transfer button at the bottom right of the interface. In the pop-up panel, tick \u201cSave to Folder\u201d and click on  \u201cChange\u201d to browse your computer. Choose the USB stick as the output folder and click on \u201cTransfer Now\u201d to start transferring photos from iPad to your USB drive. The process is viewable. You need to wait until the transfer is over. Then you can get the iPad photos on your USB stick.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-7.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-back-up-ipad-to-usb-drive-7.jpg\" title=\"Choose Photos to Transfer\" alt=\"Choose Photos to Transfer\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you want to back up other iPad files to USB, you can click on the library you need and refer to the example above to realize your goals. This solution is quite easy to handle. You can backup iPad to USB drive quickly and professionally with Leawo iTransfer. Now you can download and install this tool to have a try. You will fall in love with this powerful program the first time you use it.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, the iPad HD of my friend only has 100MB left. She came over to ask me whether there was a method to backup iPad to USB for whenever she needed to restore her iPad. 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