can you transfer files from Prom external hard drive to new iP

[nickafc1903]

Is it possible to transfer files from external hard drive to new iPad pro via usb-c?

 

[ZombiePete]

Only pictures. And it's arguably...inelegant.

 

[sparksd]

Only pictures. And it's arguably...inelegant.

From a hard drive through USB-C? How?

 

[nickafc1903]

i though i saw something about creating a specifically named folder that allowed you to transfer with adapter but only for pictures and films

 

[dsusanj]

From a hard drive through USB-C? How?

The Photos app can import pictures from external storage over USB C...

 

[ericwn]

The Photos app can import pictures from external storage over USB C...

If they are in a folder that the iPad thinks was created by a digital camera. It’s not going to search the entire drive just specific folder locations.

 

[Superrenz]

So it is not searching for .gif or other photo data?

 

[sparksd]

The Photos app can import pictures from external storage over USB C...

But from a hard drive, not just SD card?

 

[Mabus51]

Buy the app Filebrowser. Plug your external drive into your router. That app lets you search the entire drive and all the folders/files.

 

[sparksd]

Buy the app Filebrowser. Plug your external drive into your router. That app lets you search the entire drive and all the folders/files.

Yeah, it works great with SMB connections across your network.

 

[Dingo Dave 69]

Does it import video into the camera roll if it is in mp4 format?