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Import photos

Since iPad update to 16.31 I can not upload photos from camera, import icon is not apparent in photos

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 11:59 AM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 3:25 PM

If attempting to import from your camera via a USB connection, check your camera transfer mode settings. Your camera must be in MTP mode; PTP won’t work.


Direct import of photos from your camera SD Card to your Photo library is also possible - subject to a couple of caveats:

  • the SD Card must be correctly formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT (FAT64)
  • stored photos are stored within the expected DCIM folder


Import photos using Apple camera adapters - Apple Support



If you are unable to use the direct photo import feature, you can still manually access and copy photos from the SD Card using the iPad’s built-in Files App. To do so, just open the Files App - and in the Sidebar you will see your SD Card in the list of Locations. If necessary, open the sidebar by tapping the sidebar icon at top-left of the Files App Window. Photos can be copied to the iPad Photo Library, or copied to a folder of your choice either on your iPad or elsewhere.

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Mar 27, 2023 3:25 PM in response to 123Appleabc

If attempting to import from your camera via a USB connection, check your camera transfer mode settings. Your camera must be in MTP mode; PTP won’t work.


Direct import of photos from your camera SD Card to your Photo library is also possible - subject to a couple of caveats:

  • the SD Card must be correctly formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT (FAT64)
  • stored photos are stored within the expected DCIM folder


Import photos using Apple camera adapters - Apple Support



If you are unable to use the direct photo import feature, you can still manually access and copy photos from the SD Card using the iPad’s built-in Files App. To do so, just open the Files App - and in the Sidebar you will see your SD Card in the list of Locations. If necessary, open the sidebar by tapping the sidebar icon at top-left of the Files App Window. Photos can be copied to the iPad Photo Library, or copied to a folder of your choice either on your iPad or elsewhere.

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