iPad - Why iPad (2024)

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Get the tough things doneeasily. Run powerful appseffortlessly. All‑day batterylife.1 Use multiple apps at once and work betweenthem. Wi‑Fi when you have it.Cellular when youdon’t. Store and share all your stuff withFiles. Write it down. Mark it up.And make itunforgettable. Take amazing notes with ApplePencil. Convert your handwritten notes to typedtext. Draw perfect shapes byhand. Sign documents. Mark upanything. Handwrite in any text field withScribble. Take a QuickNote anywhere. Create on the ultimate canvas for anyproject. Draw a masterpiece with ApplePencil. 3D design at yourfingertips. Produce music or record apodcast. Bring your own animated characters tolife. iPad and Mac make a serious creativeteam. Catch a movie. Blast tunes. Read aclassic. Comes with 3months of AppleTV+. Watch and stream all your favouritecontent. Amazing speakers for music, video andTV. Catch up on a classic or read abestseller. Snap a photo. Scan a doc. Shoot a film. Allon the samedevice. Edit your photos and videos rightaway. Stay connected. Did you know a document scanner is built rightin? The best platform forAR. Play it like you meanit. AppStore games that look and playamazing. Connect a game controller. Explore a world of games with a free trial of AppleArcade.8 Games are more engaging with motion. Lifelong learning mademagical. Your classroom can beanywhere. Learn something new, be it cooking orSpanish. A great start for all types oflearning. Build your codingskills. Unlock the world around you withAR. There’s an appforthat. iPadOS 17 Privacy Accessibility Environment
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Yes, it does that.
And then some.

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iPad is so versatile, it’s more than up to any task. Whether you’re working on a project, expressing your creativity or playing an immersive game, iPad is a fun and powerful way to get it done. Here are just a few of the countless things you can do with iPad.

Get the tough things doneeasily.

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Run powerful appseffortlessly.

iPad works with the powerful apps you’re familiar with, like AdobePhotoshop or MicrosoftOffice, with the added ease of using them with touch.

iPad - Why iPad (4)Adobe Photoshop app on iPad.

All‑day batterylife.1

Stay productive and on the go allday.

Use multiple apps at once and work betweenthem.

Multitasking with iPad is more intuitive and powerful than ever. Work seamlessly across apps. Use Slide Over or Split View to work with multipleapps at the same time, and even drag and drop content betweenapps with touch or a trackpad. And on iPadPro and iPadAir, youcanuse StageManager to overlap, stack and resize appwindows.2

iPad - Why iPad (5)Multitasking on iPad with Stage Manager.

Wi‑Fi when you have it.
Cellular when youdon’t.

Cellular capability means iPad keeps you connected from just about anywhere. So you don’t miss a beat even if you’re away fromWi‑Fi.3

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Store and share all your stuff withFiles.

You can organise, share and get to all your stuff with the Files app. Manage what’s on your iPad, in iCloud or on cloud services like Box. Easily access files stored on a thumb drive or other external devicestoo.

iPad - Why iPad (7)Files app on iPad

Write it down. Mark it up.
And make itunforgettable.

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Take amazing notes with ApplePencil.

Whether you’re taking class notes, keeping a journal or brainstorming a solution, iPad is always ready to capture your brightest ideas. Then you can easily share them, build on them and bring them tolife.4

iPad - Why iPad (9)Goodnotes 5 app on iPad.

Convert your handwritten notes to typedtext.

With iPad, your handwriting can be just as powerful as typed text. Start with your handwritten note, then with a few taps, copy and paste it as typed text.

iPad - Why iPad (10)Notes app on iPad.

Draw perfect shapes byhand.

Draw familiar shapes freehand with ApplePencil and watch as shape recognition snaps them into their idealform.

iPad - Why iPad (11)Notes app on iPad.

Sign documents. Mark upanything.

Fill out a form or sign a document right on iPad with your fingertip or ApplePencil, then send it with just a tap. Or take a screenshot and mark it up, give some retouching notes on a photo or make revisions toadocument.

iPad - Why iPad (12)Using Markup on iPad.

Handwrite in any text field withScribble.

Use ApplePencil to write a quick message or search for something in Safari. Your handwriting will automatically convert to typed text, so you don’t have to interrupt yourflow.

iPad - Why iPad (13)Apple Maps app on iPad.

Take a QuickNote anywhere.

Quick Note is a fast and easy way to make or get to a note no matter what you’re doing. Start a Quick Note with a swipe of a finger or Apple Pencil, then jot down information over any app or screen. Add links, highlights, tags and mentions forcontext.

iPad - Why iPad (14)Using Quick Note on iPad.

Create on the ultimate canvas for anyproject.

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Draw a masterpiece with ApplePencil.

With tilt and pressure sensitivity, imperceptible lag and pixel‑perfect precision, ApplePencil is the ultimate tool to help turn a blank page intoaninspiring work ofart.5

iPad - Why iPad (16)Adobe Photoshop app on iPad.

3D design at yourfingertips.

Even the most intensive creative projects are brought to life on iPad. Use touch to move and manipulate objects. ApplePencil to draw and fine‑tune sketches. You can even view them in AR, all on onedevice.

iPad - Why iPad (17)Shapr3D app on iPad.

Produce music or record apodcast.

Audio apps for iPad help you learn, practice, record and create with ease. And with LogicPro for iPad, you have everything you need to create a finished song and more — it’s like having a professional recording studio in yourhands.

iPad - Why iPad (18)Logic Pro for iPad on iPad.

Bring your own animated characters tolife.

Use ApplePencil to draw characters and create new worlds with intuitive animation apps designed for all types ofartists.

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Animation Desk app on iPad

iPad and Mac make a serious creativeteam.

With Sidecar, you can extend or mirror your Mac display wirelessly. Then use iPad for precision tasks or as an incredible second display. And with UniversalControl, a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad work seamlessly between your Mac andiPad.

iPad - Why iPad (21)Adobe Lightroom app on iPad.

Catch a movie.
Blast tunes. Read aclassic.

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Comes with 3months of AppleTV+.

Every iPad includes a 3-month subscription to AppleTV+, featuring critically acclaimed AppleOriginal series and films.6

iPad - Why iPad (23)The Snoopy Show
iPad - Why iPad (24)Mythic Quest
iPad - Why iPad (25)The Mosquito Coast
iPad - Why iPad (26)Wolfwalkers
iPad - Why iPad (27)Ted Lasso
iPad - Why iPad (28)Cherry
iPad - Why iPad (29)Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
iPad - Why iPad (30)Calls
iPad - Why iPad (31)Ghostwriter
iPad - Why iPad (32)Earth at Night in Color
iPad - Why iPad (33)For All Mankind
iPad - Why iPad (34)Servant

Featured Shows: The Snoopy Show, Mythic Quest, The Mosquito Coast, WolfwalkersFeatured Shows: Ted Lasso, Cherry, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, CallsFeatured Shows: Ghostwriter, Earth at Night in Color, For All Mankind, Servant

iPad - Why iPad (35)The Snoopy Show
iPad - Why iPad (36)Mythic Quest
iPad - Why iPad (37)The Mosquito Coast
iPad - Why iPad (38)Wolfwalkers
iPad - Why iPad (39)Ted Lasso
iPad - Why iPad (40)Cherry
iPad - Why iPad (41)Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
iPad - Why iPad (42)Calls
iPad - Why iPad (43)Ghostwriter
iPad - Why iPad (44)Earth at Night in Color
iPad - Why iPad (45)For All Mankind
iPad - Why iPad (46)Servant

Featured Shows: The Snoopy Show, Mythic Quest, The Mosquito Coast, WolfwalkersFeatured Shows: Ted Lasso, Cherry, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, CallsFeatured Shows: Ghostwriter, Earth at Night in Color, For All Mankind, Servant

Watch and stream all your favouritecontent.

Catch the newest film and TV releases or rewatch your favourites on an immersive display that goes with youanywhere.

iPad - Why iPad (47)SharePlay app on iPad.

Amazing speakers for music, video andTV.

Listen to a podcast as you cook, blast your favourite playlist or take a movie to go.

iPad - Why iPad (48)Apple Music app on iPad.

Catch up on a classic or read abestseller.

iPad makes reading a joy. Check out all your favourite authors, books and publications with the Books app.

iPad - Why iPad (49)Apple Books app on iPad.

Snap a photo. Scan a doc.
Shoot a film. Allon the samedevice.

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Edit your photos and videos rightaway.

iPad makes editing, enjoying and sharing your photos and videos easy. Capture the perfect shot and make it your own with a suite of powerful built‑in or third‑party editing apps. And use FinalCutPro for iPad to shoot,edit, finish and deliver professional videos anywhere you are.

iPad - Why iPad (51)Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Stay connected.

Use FaceTime and other video conferencing apps to stay connected with family, friends and the office. You can take selfiestoo.

iPad - Why iPad (52)Group FaceTime on iPad.

Did you know a document scanner is built rightin?

Use the back camera to scan a document, then mark it up and send it. All from the samedevice.

iPad - Why iPad (53)Notes app on iPad.

The best platform forAR.

Advanced cameras, motion tracking and a large display make iPad theultimate device for augmented reality. So you can learn, watch andplayinimmersiveenvironments.

iPad - Why iPad (54)JigSpace app on iPad.

Play it like you meanit.

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AppStore games that look and playamazing.

Browse and enjoy thousands of games designed just for iPad. From high‑speed racing to jigsaw puzzles, there’s a game for everyone.

iPad - Why iPad (56)Sky: Children of the Light
iPad - Why iPad (57)FFVII The First Soldier
iPad - Why iPad (58)Minecraft
iPad - Why iPad (59)Call of Duty®: Mobile
iPad - Why iPad (60)Genshin Impact
iPad - Why iPad (61)GRIS
iPad - Why iPad (62)Inked
iPad - Why iPad (63)Rec Room
iPad - Why iPad (64)Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
iPad - Why iPad (65)Hearthstone
iPad - Why iPad (66)Asphalt 9: Legends
iPad - Why iPad (67)Mario Kart Tour
iPad - Why iPad (68)Black Desert Mobile
iPad - Why iPad (69)Seven Knights 2
iPad - Why iPad (70)Root Board Game
iPad - Why iPad (71)Monopoly
iPad - Why iPad (72)MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG
iPad - Why iPad (73)Roblox
iPad - Why iPad (74)Among Us!
iPad - Why iPad (75)Stardew Valley
iPad - Why iPad (76)Hyper Light Drifter

Featured Games: Sky: Children of the Light, FFVII The First Soldier, Minecraft, Call of Duty®: Mobile, Genshin Impact, GRIS, InkedFeatured Games: Rec Room, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hearthstone, Asphalt 9: Legends, Mario Kart Tour, Black Desert Mobile, Seven Knights 2Featured Games: Root Board Game, Monopoly, MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG, Roblox, Among Us!, Stardew Valley, Hyper Light Drifter

iPad - Why iPad (77)Sky: Children of the Light
iPad - Why iPad (78)FFVII The First Soldier
iPad - Why iPad (79)Minecraft
iPad - Why iPad (80)Call of Duty®: Mobile
iPad - Why iPad (81)Genshin Impact
iPad - Why iPad (82)GRIS
iPad - Why iPad (83)Inked
iPad - Why iPad (84)Rec Room
iPad - Why iPad (85)Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
iPad - Why iPad (86)Hearthstone
iPad - Why iPad (87)Asphalt 9: Legends
iPad - Why iPad (88)Mario Kart Tour
iPad - Why iPad (89)Black Desert Mobile
iPad - Why iPad (90)Seven Knights 2
iPad - Why iPad (91)Root Board Game
iPad - Why iPad (92)Monopoly
iPad - Why iPad (93)MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG
iPad - Why iPad (94)Roblox
iPad - Why iPad (95)Among Us!
iPad - Why iPad (96)Stardew Valley
iPad - Why iPad (97)Hyper Light Drifter

Featured Games: Sky: Children of the Light, FFVII The First Soldier, Minecraft, Call of Duty®: Mobile, Genshin Impact, GRIS, InkedFeatured Games: Rec Room, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hearthstone, Asphalt 9: Legends, Mario Kart Tour, Black Desert Mobile, Seven Knights 2Featured Games: Root Board Game, Monopoly, MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG, Roblox, Among Us!, Stardew Valley, Hyper Light Drifter

Connect a game controller.

Pair your PlayStation or Xbox controller with your iPad to create an incredible portable game console. Play solo or squadup with friends in multiplayer.7

iPad - Why iPad (98)Warped Kart Racers app on iPad using a Playstation or Xbox controller.

Explore a world of games with a free trial of AppleArcade.8

Play your way through hundreds of worlds and experience endless fun with AppleArcade. One subscription, zero ads, all you canplay.

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Apple Arcade Animation
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Games are more engaging with motion.

Games take on a new dimension with motion sensors built into iPad. Dodge, drive and take aim with iPad as an amazing handheld gaming device.

iPad - Why iPad (102)Asphalt 9: Legends app on iPad.

Lifelong learning mademagical.

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Your classroom can beanywhere.

Take your learning to go and sign in from wherever you are. Attend a lecture, tackle a group project or simply stay connected with colleagues and classmates from allover.

iPad - Why iPad (104)ZOOM Cloud Meetings app on iPad.

Learn something new, be it cooking orSpanish.

iPad makes a perfect companion for learning. Go step by step with an instructor or zip through a self‑guided course in your free time. However you like to learn, there’s an app forthat.

iPad - Why iPad (105)Kitchen Stories app on iPad.

A great start for all types oflearning.

The AppStore has a huge range of educational apps for children to explore outside the classroom. And ScreenTime lets you view and set limits on how much time you and your kids spend on apps, websites andmore.

iPad - Why iPad (106)Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game app on iPad.

Build your codingskills.

Swift Playgrounds makes it fun to learn and experiment with Swift — a powerful programming language created by Apple. Learn code, build real apps with SwiftUI and see your ideas come to life on the AppStore.

iPad - Why iPad (107)Swift Playgrounds app on iPad.

Unlock the world around you withAR.

Expand your mind with augmented reality learning apps. Dive into layers of the human body or point your iPad to the stars and see the constellations aboveyou.

iPad - Why iPad (108)Night Sky app on iPad.
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There’s an appforthat.

Apps in the AppStore are designed to take full advantage of the power and versatility of iPad. Our AppStore editors curate and recommend the best apps in the world to help you create, have fun, learn and get thingsdone.

Discover apps for iPad in theAppStore

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Privacy

We design Apple products with your security in mind toprotect your privacy and give you control over yourinformation.

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Accessibility

Technology is most powerful when everyone can useit. That’swhy iPadcomes with accessibility features that support vision, hearing, mobility andlearningneeds.

Explore all accessibilityfeatures

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Environment

Apple is carbonneutral. And by 2030, all of our products will be too. We’recommitted to one day sourcing 100% recycled and renewable materials across our products and packaging, all with clean energy and no carbonfootprint.

Learn more about Apple andtheenvironment

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