I want to read PDF files in iBooks on an iPad.
What is the current method to put PDF files on an iPad ? Is there a method that allows me to drag files somewhere so that the files will subsequently be pushed on the device ?
Using iTunes 11.1.5, when I select the Books tab with no device, I have a some kind of list ('Books') under Synchronize.
How do I add books to this list ? File -> Add to library doesn't do anything.
PS: I'm not interested in techniques that involve a third party service, like sending to one self by email or using a file hoster. I'm looking for the most direct technique that involves only one iPad, one Mac and one wired or wireless connection between the two devices.
Best Answer
Books are managed by the OS X application iBooks. You have to use iBooks in order to add books to your library. There is no Books section in your iTunes library where you can drag files to.
So just launch iBooks and drag files into the application window, and the books section in the synchronize tab will update immediately. Then, synchronize your device.
Also, if you try to add PDF files using File -> Add to Library, iTunes seems add those files as sound files, and they end up in the Music section of your Library, but won't be copied to your iOS device as PDF files.
Here is thread on discussions.apple.com, and the answer that pointed me to the right direction:
StumbleSally Midwest - US
Re: how to upload pdf to ipad
Mar 7, 2014 6:56 PM (in response to dawnrber)
With the recent update to iTunes (I'm now on iTunes 11.1.5), the previous directions for uploading an PDF and syncing it with iBooks didn't work for me because iBooks is now a separate program at least on Macs. Maybe iBooks has been separate for a while, but anyway, here's what I had to do:
You should now see all of the PDFs you synced.