How to add PDFs to iBooks

STEP 1:
Make sure you have iBooks installed on your iPad/iPod touch/iPhone.

Step 2:
Open iTunes. Select File > Add to Library...

iPad Add To Library

STEP 3:
Navigate to the PDF file(s) you want to add. Select one, more than one or a whole folder. Once they are selected, click Choose.

iPad Select PDF

STEP 4:
Now select Books from your iTunes Library. You should see the PDF file(s) there.

STEP 5:
Right-click on the PDF and select Get Info.

iPad Select PDF

STEP 6:
Select the Options tab. Make sure that the Media Kind is set to Book.

iPad Options

STEP 7:
Select the Info tab and add any missing data.

iPad Info

STEP 8:
Select your iPad or other device from the Devices list in iTunes. Select Books from the tab list at the top.

Make sure your PDF is selected and then click on Sync.

STEP 9:
Open iBooks on your iPad or other device and you'll see a PDFs button at the top. Tap it to open.