You can
import photos and videos directly from a digital camera, from
another iOS device with a camera, or from
an SD memory card. For iPad (4th generation or later) or iPad mini,
use the Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader or the Lightning to USB
Camera Adapter (both sold separately). For earlier iPad models, use
the iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), which includes
both an SD card reader and a camera connector.
Import photos:
- Insert the SD card reader or camera connector into the iPad
Lightning connector or 30-pin dock connector.
- Use an SD memory card: Insert the card in the slot on
the SD card reader. Don't force the card into the slot; it fits
only one way.
- Connect a camera or iOS device: Use the USB cable that
came with the camera or iOS device, and connect it to the USB port
on the camera connector. If you're using an iOS device, make sure
it's turned on and unlocked. To connect a camera, make sure the
camera is turned on and in transfer mode. For more information, see
the documentation that came with the camera.
- Unlock iPad.
- The Photos app opens and displays the photos and videos
available for importing.
- Select the photos and videos to import.
- Import all items: Tap Import All.
- Import just some items: Tap the items you want to
import (a checkmark appears for each), tap Import, then tap Import
Selected.
- After the photos are imported, keep or delete the photos and
videos on the card, camera, or iOS device.
- Disconnect the SD card reader or camera connector.
A new event in the Last Import album contains all the photos you
just imported.
To transfer the photos to your computer, connect iPad to your
computer and import the images with a photo application such as
iPhoto or Adobe Elements.