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How to backup ipad to pc without itunes on Windows 11
Trying to back up my iPad to my Windows 11 PC but want to avoid iTunes specifically. The iTunes app is so buggy! What I want: A full backup of my iPad (or at minimum, my photos, notes, and app data)...
Transferring important iPad content to a PC without relying on iTunes can be handled through a direct local file transfer. PairDrop can be used for backup iPad to Windows 11 pc by sending photos, videos, documents, and other accessible files from the iPad directly to the computer through a web browser.
Open PairDrop on both devices while they are connected to the same local network. On the iPad, select the PC, choose the files you want to save, and start the transfer. The PC can then receive and store those files locally. For backup iPad to Windows 11 pc, you can repeat the process for different folders and file types to keep copies of important iPad content on the computer.
Pros:
- Transfers multiple files
- No iTunes required
- Works through a web browser
Cons:
- Requires manual file selection
- Large transfers can take time
- Transfer speed depends on the local network