How to Download Movies to iPad with your PC | Best 6 Methods

Want to download movies to your iPad but dread using iTunes? You're not alone.

The iTunes Store and sync process are notoriously frustrating - they're slow, complicated, and limit what file formats you can use. The good news? You have several better ways for you to download content to your iOS device.

This guide walks you through six proven methods to download videos to your iPad easily without the iTunes headache. From video downloaders with drag-and-drop interfaces to wireless transfers and streaming apps, you'll find approaches that work whether you're tech-savvy or just want to watch a video without an internet connection.

Let's start with the fastest solution and explore alternatives for getting videos, movies, and TV series onto your iDevice.

Method 1: Transfer Movies to iPad from Computer with WALTR PRO

To download videos to your iPad without iTunes, WALTR PRO offers a simple drag-and-drop solution. Videos transfer directly to your iOS device's TV or Videos app without format limitations.

Step 1: Download WALTR PRO app and install it

After installation, you'll see a short onboarding video that explains how the app works.

Step 2: Connect your iPad to the computer via USB

Connect your iPad using a USB cable. For future transfers, you can set up wireless connectivity:

1. Click the settings wheel in the bottom corner of the app
2. Select 'Enable Wi-Fi Connectivity'
3. Next time, transfer files wirelessly over your Wi-Fi network

Step 3: Drag & Drop the video into WALTR PRO window

WALTR PRO accepts nearly all video formats: AVI, MKV, FLAC, APE, MP4, MP3, and more. Simply drag your file into the app window and watch the progress bar at the bottom of the screen complete.

When finished, check your Home Videos folder. The video is now available to play from the Apple TV app or Apple's native player application.

Why choose WALTR PRO

• Clean, intuitive interface with important controls in the corner

• Fast transfers with no quality loss

• Supports non-Apple media formats including YouTube videos

• Works with all iPad models and iOS versions (even older ones)

• No iTunes Store or sync needed

Method 2: Download Movies to iPad using VLC Player and Wi-Fi

VLC offers a free way to download videos to your iPad using your local Wi-Fi network, perfect for watching a video without an internet connection later.

Step 1: Install VLC player and enable Wi-Fi sharing

Download VLC from the iTunes Store or App Store and launch it. Tap "Allow" when prompted for local network access.

Once Wi-Fi sharing is enabled, VLC provides two unique addresses. You'll see them at the bottom of the screen. Use either address in your computer's web browser.

The URL will look like: "http://123.456.7.891" or "http://ipad-****.local"

Step 2: Transfer the movies via Sharing

Look for the upload section in the top-right corner of the browser window. Drop your video into the marked section, or click the share icon ('+' symbol) to browse for files. You can download YouTube videos this way too by using URL downloads with VLC.

After transfer, find your TV series episodes, clips or movies in the VLC app under 'Local files' or in Files → On My iPad → VLC.

Method 3: Download Movies to iPad from iCloud

iCloud offers a wireless way to transfer videos to your iPad using the cloud services from your Apple account.

Step 1: Make sure iCloud sync is enabled

For this method, you need:

• Stable internet connection
• Available iCloud storage (free plan includes 5GB)
• iCloud sync enabled for your iOS data

Go to 'Settings', tap your name at the top of the screen, and follow these steps:

Step 2: Login to your iCloud account on PC and upload the file

Visit the iCloud home page and log in using the same Apple ID as your iPad (you may need to use Touch ID or enter your password). Navigate to iCloud Drive.

Click the upload icon in the top-right corner and select your movie. The upload time depends on your internet speed and file size.

Warning: Large movie files can quickly use up your free 5GB cloud storage. Consider upgrading your storage plan if you want to copy and store multiple episodes or movies.

Step 3: Download movie and locate it in Files

Your iPad should automatically download files uploaded to iCloud, but it's faster to manually trigger the download:

1. Open the Files app
2. Navigate to iCloud Drive
3. Find your video and tap to download the video

Once downloaded, you'll see information about the movie in the detail view when you select it.

Method 4: Transfer Movies to iPad with Finder on Mac

Since iTunes was discontinued, Finder handles file transfers on Mac. The interface resembles iTunes but can be more straightforward for getting videos to your iPad.

Step 1: Launch Finder and connect your iPad

Connect your iPad via USB. When prompted, tap 'Trust' and enter your password if needed.

Step 2: Choose your device and select movies to transfer

In Finder, select your device from the sidebar menu in the left corner. Navigate to the Movies section and make sure "Sync movies onto [your iPad name]" is checked.

Step 3: Pick your movies and click 'Sync' or 'Apply'

Select all episodes or movies you want to transfer and click the 'Sync' button in the bottom-right corner. USB transfers are quick but still depend on file size.

Method 5: Download Movies from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Most streaming services like Netflix let you download videos for offline viewing - a straightforward way to download videos to your iPad directly within the app.

How to download from Netflix:

1. Find and pick your movie or episode in the Netflix app
2. Look for the download icon (downward arrow) at the bottom of the screen or in the detail view
3. Tap the icon to download the video to your iOS device
4. Access it offline in the 'Downloads' tab at the bottom of the screen

Method 6: Download Movies from Apple TV App

The Apple TV app also supports downloading purchased or rented content directly within the app.

How to download from Apple TV app:

1. Find and select your movie or TV series episode
2. View information about the movie in the detail screen
3. Tap the price to purchase or rent the content (if not already owned)
4. Tap the download icon in the top-right corner
5. Access it offline in 'Library → Downloads'

Bottom Line

The iPad's large, high-definition display makes it perfect for watching movies, but dealing with iTunes for file transfers can be frustrating and slow down your computer.

WALTR PRO offers the simplest solution for downloading videos to your iPad without iTunes. Unlike other methods, it doesn't require constant internet connection and provides exceptional transfer speeds at every point in the process.

Here's a quick comparison of all methods:

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