Connect the USB stick to your computer and simply transfer whichever files you want to it. Now connect the same USB stick to your iPad. The USB stick will appear in the Files app as shown below. If it doesn't, make sure your iPad is updated to the latest iPadOS version.
How to Transfer Files from PC to PC Using a USB Cable
Download iCloud for Windows to your PC > Install it and sign in with your Apple ID > Enable the “Photos” > Select “iCloud Photo Library” > Select “Upload new photos and videos from my PC” and choose the right location > Tap Done to finish. Check the transferred photos on your iPhone/iPad.
Just plug it in and use iTunes
Here's how to do that:
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer using n USB cable through any of the USB ports available on your computer. Step 2: Open iTunes, click the "Files" tab and check the boxes to sync or transfer your files. Step 3: Select your desired destination folder for the files and click "Sync" to complete the transfer.
Just plug the external drive's USB cable into your PC and copy your files to the drive. After everything is copied, shut down Windows, unplug the hard drive's data cable from the PC, and plug the cable into your Mac. The drive's letter or name should appear on your Mac's desktop. Double-click it.
Connect iPad to your PC with a USB cable. Once connected, tap "Trust This Computer" on your device's screen. Open EaseUS MobiMover and select "Phone to PC" on the main screen. Click "Next" to start transferring data from iPad to your computer.
Transfer files between iPad and your Windows PC You can connect using USB, or if you set up Wi-Fi syncing, you can use a Wi-Fi connection. In iTunes on your Windows PC, click the iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window.
Transfer files between iPad and your Windows PC Install or update to the latest version of iTunes on your PC. See the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes. Connect iPad to your Windows PC. You can connect using USB, or if you set up Wi-Fi syncing, you can use a Wi-Fi connection.
The easy method is to use a small and cheap USB flash drive to copy files from your PC to your Mac. They can be bought for $10 to $40, depending on the size. And they will continue to be handy for bringing files to and from work, sharing between friends, and for bringing files along with you away from your Mac.
USB Flash Drives to Transfer Files between Mac and Windows Since USB drives are an easy and portable solution, we can start with the USB drives to transfer files.
Transfer files from your old computer to your new USB-C enabled laptop or desktop computer, quickly over USB 3.0. This data transfer cable is easy to use and works with both Mac and Windows®.
Option 2. Copy Files to iPad via iCloud.com
Transferring Data From a Mac to PC via an External Hard Drive