# How to Send Large Files From Android to an iPad

An iPad is a better screen for watching, reading and editing, but Android phones cannot AirDrop to it. A link from the Gallery's Share menu does the job.

_Source: https://sharelargefilesfree.com/android-to-ipad-file-transfer · Updated 2026-10-13_

**Quick answer:** To send a large file from Android to an iPad, share it from the Gallery to Share Large Video Files (install the site as an app first) or upload it in Chrome, up to 20 GB per transfer. Open the link on the iPad in Safari and tap Download: the file goes to Files > Downloads in original quality.

## Built-in options, and their limits

**Quick Share** does not reach iPads. **Google Photos** can share an album link that the iPad opens, but downloads from it may not be the original file, and everything counts against your Google storage.

With USB-C on both sides, an **exFAT USB-C drive** works: copy on Android with the Files app, then open it in the iPad's Files app.

## Send any size from Android to iPad with a link

1. On Android, install Share Large Video Files as an app from Chrome's menu so it appears in the Share menu.
2. In the Gallery or Files app, select the files, tap Share and choose Share Large Video Files.
3. When the upload finishes, copy the link or show the QR code.
4. On the iPad, open the link in Safari and tap Download.
5. Open the Files app > Downloads. For videos you want in Photos, tap Share and Save Video.

## Things that trip people up

- Safari does not put downloads in the Photos app. Look in Files > Downloads.
- An iPad with 64 GB or less fills quickly. Check Settings > General > iPad Storage before downloading a long 4K video.
- MKV and AVI files do not play in the iPad's Photos or TV apps. Convert them to MP4, or play them in a third-party player such as VLC.

## Reading and watching on the iPad

- **PDFs and books:** open from Files, then Share > Books to keep them in the Books library.
- **Movies for a trip:** download over Wi-Fi before you leave, and save them in Files so they play offline.
- **Many photos:** zip them on Android first; tapping a ZIP in the iPad's Files app extracts it.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I Quick Share to an iPad?

No. Quick Share works with Android, Chromebooks and Windows. Use a link to reach an iPad.

### Where does the file go on the iPad?

To Files > Downloads. From there you can save photos and videos to Photos, or open PDFs in Books or any PDF app.

### Will my Android video play on the iPad?

MP4 with H.264 or HEVC plays in Photos. MKV and some other formats need converting or a player app like VLC.

### Is it free?

Yes, up to 20 GB per transfer, with no account on either device.