How to Mirror iPad to PC (6 Effective Ways)

Karen Nelson
January 3, 2023

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If you need to present something for work or teaching, or if you want to show some contents of your iPad to many people at the same time, you can use screen mirroring to mirror your iPad screen to your computer. At this point, you might wonder: Is it difficult to mirror the iPad screen to PC? In fact, not. The following article will give you a step-by-step guide to six screen mirroring techniques that you can read carefully.

Recommended Way to Mirror iPad Screen to PC

VideoSolo MirrorEase is a powerful screen mirroring tool that can mirror and record iOS on-screen activities without delay and watermarking on computer. It’s easy-operating and high-resolution, and you can take screenshots of highlights as you mirror your iPad screen to your computer. In addition to satisfying your mirroring needs, you can also use it for on-screen recording, whether recording teaching and training, or recording live broadcasts and games. Next are the steps about mirroring iPad to PC with VideoSolo MirrorEase.

Step1. Open VideoSolo MirrorEase and choose iOS Mirror. Then, to connect your iPad to computer and VideoSolo, you need to go to the Control Center of your iPad, and choose VideoSolo Screen MirrorEase. After successfully connecting, you can see your iPad screen on your computer.

Tips:

Pay attention to whether your iPad and PC are connecting to the same WiFi. If not, you should make them the same Wi-Fi.

Step2. When you need to record your iPad screen, click the “Record” button. Parameters like recorded sound channels, output resolution, etc. can be adjusted in the Settings panel.

Step3. When you finish recording, click the Pause button. You can get the video exported then

How to Screen Mirror iPad to PC with Software

If you have a Windows computer and you only want to use the screen casting function, here are three third-party tools that can help you.

FonePaw ScreenMo

FonePaw ScreenMo is an efficient and convenient mirror tool that supports both Windows and iOS. It also allows you to continue to record screenshots when your iPad’s screen goes black. At the same time, its Wi-Fi connection operation is relatively simple.

Step1. Download FonePaw ScreenMo to your computer and begin the process.

Step2. Click on Control Center on your iPad and then tap on Screen Mirroring.

Tips:

Remember to connect your iPad and PC with the same Wi-Fi.

Step3. Choose FonePaw iOS Screen Recorder to mirror your iPad screen to PC and your iPad screen will be cast to your computer automatically.

Aiseesoft Phone Mirror

Aiseesoft Phone Mirror allows users to easily, synchronously and stably mirror the iPad screen to your PC without loss of quality. It’s a bit of a shame, though, that it doesn’t support recording iPad’s sounds. Follow the steps below to quickly use it.

Step1. Download Aiseesoft Phone Mirror and open it, choose iOS Mirror to screen mirror iPad to PC.

Tips:

Remember to put both devices under the same Wi-Fi network.

Step2. Go the Control Center to find the Screen Mirroring, and then choose Aiseesoft Phone Mirror from the device list.

Note:

You can choose either WiFi Connection or USB Connection to mirror your iPad to PC.

After successfully connecting, your iPad screen will be mirrored to the computer.

Reflector

Reflector is a powerful screen mirroring and streaming software receiver that allows you to mirror your iPad screen to your PC in a fraction of the time. However, you may experience screen lag during the casting process.

Step1. Install the Reflector onto your PC and open it.

Step2. Go to the Control Center of your iPad and tap on Screen Mirroring. Remember to make sure both the iPad and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi.

Step3. Choose the device you are going to mirror to among all the available devices.

Screen Casting iPad to Mac without Third-party Software

If you’re a Mac user, you’re lucky enough to be able to mirror your screen without having to download a third-party program. This is really convenient for Mac users. However, if you’re not a Mac user, the two methods below are not suitable for you.

AirPlay

Step1. Download AirDroid Cast on your iPad and Mac.

Step2. Go to the Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring option and then choose the device that you want to mirror. Remember to keep your iPad and Mac with the same Wi-Fi.

When your iPad and Mac connect successfully, your iPad screen will be mirror to your computer.

QuickTime

QuickTime Player is another tool that only Mac users can use to mirror your screen. You can cast your iPad screen to PC via USB with the following easy steps.

Step1. Connect your Mac and PC with the same Wi-Fi.

Step2. Launch QuickTime Player on your Mac. Tap on File > New Screen Recording.

Near the Pause button, you can find an arrow to choose your iPad, then the iPad screen will appear on your Mac.

FAQs about Mirroring iPad to PC

Is It Possible to Mirror iPad to PC via Bluetooth?

It’s a pity that it can’t. Bluetooth is not powerful enough to provide screen mirroring from iPad to PC. However, you can use USB or Wi-Fi for screen mirroring. All you need to do is download a tool to help you mirror your iPad to your PC. VideoSolo MirrorEase explained in the above part is a good choice. In addition to meeting your screen mirroring needs, you can also use it for screen recording of various activities, such as teaching, live, games and so on.

Can I Mirror iPad to PC without Any Software?

Unfortunately, you can’t mirror your iPad to a PC without downloading any third-party tools. Unless you are Mac user, there is built-in software that comes with the Mac, such as AirPlay and QuickTime, but they only work for Mac users. If you don’t want to have trouble with device limitations, you can choose VideoSolo Screen Recorder which supports both Windows and iOS.

Conclusion

Here are six effective ways to mirror your iPad screen to your computer. If you don’t want to download third-party software, you can use AirPlay or QuickTime for screen mirroring. However, these two methods are only available for Mac users. So, if you don’t want to worry about device limitations, VideoSolo MirrorEase will be your best choice. You can use it for screen mirroring with high definition, and it is relatively easy to operate. What’s more, besides screen mirroring, it can also help you to have screen recording. Whether it’s in zoom meeting, presentation, education, or a live stream, it can help you. So don’t hesitate to have a try.