Transfer an iPod Library

Apple's ipod and its connected software program, iTunes, are able of storing 1000's of songs and movies in a media library. Numerous ipod proprietors have 1000's of songs saved in their iTunes libraries, along with movies, video clips, Television exhibits, apps and video games. As potent and as productive iTunes can be to handle your media library, it does not presently have the capability to transfer files from 1 computer to an additional.

Issues You will Require

Blank DVD's DVD burner

Back again up your iTunes library. iTunes has a backup function that permits you to make a backup duplicate of your whole iTunes library. Choose "File" from the iTunes menu bar, then click on "Library" from the drop down list. Choose "Back again Up to Disk" from the alternatives. This function will then commence to duplicate your iTunes library and playlists to DVD. Dependent on the dimensions of your library, this backup method may possibly get Many DVD's.

Load iTunes on the new computer. Download it free of charge of cost from Apple's site.

Connect ipod to new computer. As soon as undertaking this, iTunes will request you if you Need to transfer all obtained files to the new computer. Picking "Indeed" will transfer your obtained Things to the iTunes library on the new computer.

Transfer media files from the DVD's to the new computer. By shifting all files from the DVD's to the computer, the whole iTunes library from the outdated computer can be transferred to the new computer.

Have iTunes handle the media files on your new computer. Decide on "Preferences" under the iTunes menu merchandise. This will open a new window in which you can Choose to enable iTunes to control and organize your media files.

Drag and drop media files into iTunes. When dropped into the iTunes window, iTunes will right away commence organizing and storing the media files into its library. When all of the outdated files and folders have been dragged and dropped into iTunes, your library will be completely transferred.