Use iTunes or Finder to sync the MP3 files to your iPad
Connect your iPad to your laptop with a USB cable
Open iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac
Add the MP3 files to your music library
Select your iPad in iTunes or Finder
Choose the music sync option
Select the MP3 files or playlists you want to transfer
Click Apply, Sync, or Done
Use AirDrop on a Mac to send MP3 files to the iPad
Use iCloud Drive to upload the MP3 files from the laptop
Open the Files app on the iPad and download the MP3 files
Use a third-party file transfer app if needed
Use email or cloud storage to move the MP3 files to the iPad