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How to Sync Video to iPad?

If you have collected plenty of videos compatible with iPad, you must be dying to sync video to iPad and play videos on iPad freely. Apple now released iTunes 9.1 with iPad syncing added, you can decide what music, video, movies, photos and other content you want to sync from your computer to the iPad. Along with being a great music player, ebook reader, and gaming devices, the iPad is a great mobile video player.

If you are a new iPad users, maybe you are confused by how to sync video to iPad with iTunes. Here the guide will show you how to sync video to iPad with iTunes step by step.

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Guide: How to Sync Video to iPad


Step 1. Connect your iPad with your PC and open iTunes.

Step 2. Click "File" on iTunes menu and select "Add File to Library" to add movies to iTunes library.

steps for how to sync video to ipad

Step 3. On LIBRARY section of iTunes source list, click "Movies", and you could see the movie you added just now.

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Step 4. Select iPad in DEVICES section of iTunes source list. Drag the movie you want to transfer to iPad in library list and drop to iPad Movies. Then iTunes will sync the newly added video to your iPad automatically. Done!

Whether it's movies, TV shows, or an iTunes movie rental, the iPad's big, beautiful screen makes watching video a joy. Now you have completed the process of syncing video to iPad and enjoy your favorite videos on your iPad wherever you go!

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