How to Transfer Music From My iPod to a New iTunes Library

Transferring music from an iPod to iTunes can be done in minutes.

Transferring music to a computer isn't a core iPod function, but it can be done. If you purchase a new computer, for example, you may need to transfer your music to a new iTunes library. It's important to be careful, however, as one wrong click can accidentally wipe out the iPod's files.

Things You'll Need

• USB cord

Instructions

1. Connect the iPod to your computer by using the USB cord. If iTunes appears and asks if you'd like to sync your iPod with the iTunes library, click "No." If you click "Yes," this will convert the files in your iPod to the files in your iTunes library, which could potentially wipe out all or some of your iPod's files.

2. Click the "Start" button in the bottom left corner of your screen and choose "My Computer." Double-click the iPod's drive, which will usually include your name and "IPOD," such as: "TITO'S IPOD."

3. Click the "Tools" menu and choose "Folder Options." Select the "View" tab and click the circle next to "Show hidden files and folders." Click "Apply" followed by "OK." The "iPod_Control" folder will now appear.

4. Double-click the "iPod_Control" folder and you'll see multiple folders appear, including one named "Music."

5. Double-click the "Music" folder. You'll now see several folders that have names such as "F00." These folders contain your iPod's music.

6. Click the "Edit" menu and choose "Select All." Click the "Edit" menu again and choose "Copy."

7. Create a new sub-folder in an easy-to-find place on your computer, such as in "My Music" or "My Documents." Click the "File" menu, followed by "New," then "Folder." Give your folder a name.

8. Open the folder you just created. Click the "Edit" menu and select "Paste." The music from your iPod will now be pasted onto your computer. This could take several minutes. Wait until this is done to proceed.

9. Click the "Edit" menu and choose "Select All." Click the "File" menu and choose "Properties." Click the "General" tab and unclick the box found next to "Hidden." Click "Apply" and choose to apply it to all the sub-folders and folders. Click "OK."

10. Open iTunes if it is not already open.

11. Click the "File" menu and choose "Add Folder to Library." Find the folders that were copied onto your computer. Double-click them and they will be added to your iTunes library.

References

• YouTube: How to Transfer Songs from iPod to Computer Free with iTunes
• Toolbox: How to Copy Music from your iPod to your iTunes Library

Resources

• Apple: iPod