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How to Import PDF to iBooks for iPad?

Jun 24,2012 19:36 pm / Posted by to eBooks Topics
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Do you need solutions to import PDF files to iBooks for iPad, either via iPad itself or computer? iBooks is the default PDF reader for iPad. Its full compatibility with EPUB and PDF eBooks helps it be probably the most popular eBook readers. iBooks also lets you import PDFs into the app so you can read non-Apple books, as well.

It is simple to transfer your PDF files onto the iPad and read them with the iPad's native software or free apps. However, file management on the iPad is a bit not the same as computer file management, so importing your files can be accomplished in numerous ways.

Import PDF Files to iBooks on iPad

Email is a simple method to receive and read PDFs on your iPad. Just open your Mail app, and tap the PDF attachment to download and open it in Preview mode. For better preserving or viewing, you have to import the PDF files to iBooks on iPad. This is how.

Step 1: Tap the PDF file in email or on the web to open up the file. Slightly tap on the PDF page, and you could see the "Open in.." menu at the top right with the main interface.

Step 2: Tab the "Open In..." option, then select the app where you want to send the PDF from the list that appears. Here we choose the "iBooks" on the App list.

With the iBooks, you can directly Save PDF Files on iPad for reading.

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Sync PDF from Mac to iPad

If you've saved PDF e-Books on your Mac computer, you possibly can sync PDF to iPad via iTunes.

Step 1: Launch iTunes App and click the Books Tab. Drag and drop your PDF files from Mac local hard drive to iTunes. Or you can visit the File menu, select Add File to Library, browse and upload PDF files to iTunes library.

Step 2: Connect iPad with your Mac computer via USB cable. Find and then click your iPad underneath the DEVICES column.

Step 3: Tap the Books on top of the primary interface, tick Sync Books. Here you may either select sync all books or selected books. Everything depends upon your requirements. On the right bottom of the screen, hit Apply to import PDF to iBooks for iPad. That's it!

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If you’ve lost the original PDF file on your local Mac computer, you can Transfer PDF from iPad to Mac for a backup. Though reading PDF files is not bad on iPad, it's not as effective as reading EPUB on iPad. If you wish to Transfer PDF to ePub on Mac, you can attempt PDF to EPUB for Mac. To take pleasure from reading.

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