an information processing apparatus includes a display unit for displaying characters and figures , an auxiliary memory unit for storing picture data , a transmission unit for transmitting data with to other information processing apparatuses , and a transmission control unit for controlling data transmission between information processing apparatuses ; wherein designated picture data is automatically clipped , and the information processing apparatus further includes a control unit for automatically controlling transfer of a file including the clipped picture data to a designated one of the other information processing apparatuses via the transmission unit , whereby it becomes easy to transfer the file to other information processing apparatuses connected via a transmission unit , thereby the operating efficiency of the information processing apparatus .