Can you screen mirror an iPad to Windows PC?

There are some drawbacks to using iCloud for "mirroring iPad to Windows 11 computer". The biggest bummer is that iCloud doesn't actually allow for real-time mirroring. It's more of a sync-and-fetch situation. You can't just see your iPad screen live on your PC. You'll have to download or access files separately, which isn’t the same vibe as a good ol' mirroring session. Kind of like watching a recorded concert instead of being there live!

When syncing through iCloud, you've got to deal with file management. You might find yourself digging through folders to find that one photo or video you want to display. It can feel like a treasure hunt, and sometimes you're just not in the mood for that! If you were mirroring, you could just swipe right to get what you need.

Not all files can be easily accessed through iCloud. For example, certain apps on your iPad might have files that won't sync or are trapped within the app. This makes it tricky if you're trying to show off some specific content. With mirroring, you've got the full menu at your disposal.