How to Transfer Songs From a PC Formatted iPod to a Mac

iPods work with Macs and PCs.

Even though you may have been syncing your iPod to a PC, an iPod is able to sync to a Mac as well without needing to be formatted in any way. Because transferring songs requires the free iTunes software--which you can download on Macs and PCs--you may transfer your music to a Mac in the exact same way you transfer your music to a PC. Just because you connect your iPod to a PC, this does not mean the iPod changes in any way.

Instructions

1. Connect your iPod to your Mac computer, using the USB cord that came with the iPod when you purchased it.

2. Click on the "iTunes" icon on your Mac's dock. iTunes will open.

3. Click on the "iPod" icon that appears under the "Devices" menu on the left side of the iTunes page. A new iTunes window will open.

4. Click on the "Music" tab at the top of the browser window. Click the "Sync Music" box and click the "Entire music library" radio button.

5. Click "Apply" at the bottom of the window. Your iPod will now transfer its songs to the Mac.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't unplug your iPod until the "iPod sync is complete" message appears on the device's LCD screen.

References

• Apple Support: Syncing Music to iPod or iPhone

Resources

• CNET: Do More With Your iPod