You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

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

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

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.

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

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.

Import photos

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.