How to Put Songs From My iPod Onto My Computer Without iDump

Transfer songs from your iPod to your computer.

The iDump program is just one option for transferring music from your iPod to your computer, as alternative iPod-transferring programs are available online. They are considered shareware as they include a free trial use of the software. Once the trial expires you must activate the product by purchasing a product license. IPod-transferring programs perform the same function, which is to copy music from your iPod to your hard drive, or import music directly into the iTunes program.

Things You'll Need

• iPod-transferring program
• iPod USB cable
• Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 or later
• Macintosh OS X v.10.5 or later

Instructions

1. Run the iPod-transferring program on your computer (see Resources), and insert the iPod cable into the dock port on the bottom of the iPod.

2. Insert the other end of the iPod cable into the USB port on your computer.

3. Select the "Music" tab under the "Devices" section in the program's sidebar, and select the boxes next to the audio tracks in the program's main window.

4. Click the "iPod to iTunes" or "iPod to Computer" button on the program window. The files will transfer.

5. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your PC's desktop, right-click the iPod icon and click "Eject" on the pop-up menu. On your Macintosh computer, drag and drop the iPod icon on your desktop to the Trash bin to eject the device.

References

• ImTOO: iPod Computer Transfer Guide
• 4Easysoft: iPod Rip
• MP4Converter: iPod Max

Resources

• ImTOO Computer Transfer
• MP4Converter iPod Max