How to backup ipad to pc without itunes on Windows 11

When iTunes becomes unreliable for transferring files, keeping important iPad content directly on a Windows PC can be a useful alternative. To backup iPad to PC without iTunes for photos, videos, and documents, LocalSend can transfer these files between the two devices over the same local network without creating a full device backup.

How to backup iPad to PC without iTunes using LocalSend

Step 1: Install LocalSend on both the iPad and Windows 11 PC, then make sure both devices are connected to the same local network.

Step 2: Open the app on both devices and grant access to the local network, photos, or files when requested.

Step 3: On the iPad, select the photos, videos, or documents you want to copy and choose the Windows PC as the receiving device.

Step 4: Accept the transfer on the PC and select a folder for the received files.

Step 5: Wait for the transfer to finish, then open the destination folder and check that the files were copied correctly.

This method works well for keeping local copies of accessible files, but it does not create a full iPad backup containing app data, device settings, or other protected information. Keep the original files on the iPad until you have verified that the transferred copies open correctly.