Apple products usually have a rigid eco system, BUT it’s 2019 and you cannot fail to find a way around everything and anything. In this blog, we share on how to transfer music on iPod from any computer.
I have been asked many times by friends “How do I transfer songs for FREE from my any PC to iPod”,
Other questions in that line include:
- “how to transfer music from iPod to computer windows 10 free”
- “how to transfer music from old iPod to computer”, for those who own older iPods
- “how do you transfer music to iPod touch from computer”
- “how to transfer music from iMac to iPod”
This blog is meant to tackle many of these options in various ways with 5 very important tools, many of which I have used personally and I hope they will work for you.
ITUNES
ITunes is an apple product, one which is a life saver when it comes to transferring files from and to any apple product.
Many who have used iTunes may argue that it has limitations, BUT when it comes to transferring music from iPod to computer, this is a go to tool.
Why?
- It is FREE
- It supports apple music, your music is directly added to your apple music, which may not be the case for other apps (unless you pay)
To get music from your iTunes on any PC to iPod:
- Add the music you want to transfer in one folder
- Select the folder and it shall be added to your iTunes
- Connect your iPod (When it’s icon appears, click on it) – Ensure you disable synchronization
- Under Summary, click on Manually manage music and videos under Options
- Under Music, click on the option Selected playlists, artists, albums or genres
- The songs and albums you want to transfer shall be displayed, then select AND send them
How to disable sync in iTunes
- Click on Edit > Go to Preferences > Devices > (Tick) Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from synching automatically > Press OK
HERE ARE OTHER TOOLS YOU CAN USE TO PUT MUSIC ON IPOD FROM COMPUTER
You could google your way through multitudes of tools, BUT these are what I managed to dig up for you. They are easily accessible and most importantly I have had to test some of them.
Some of these tools are paid in case you wish to access certain advanced functionalities as you shall see.
- ITOOLS
This is one of the best iTunes alternatives you can ever get when it comes to transferring music (or any media file) on iPod from computer.
All your music is added direct to your music library, and organized for you. Download iTools NOW and enjoy your music transfer.
2. ISKYSOFT ITRANSFER
This is another great software which can work best for you when transferring music from your PC to iPod.
Check out this unbiased review and get a taste of how the software works.
MacX Media Trans not only transfer your music from PC to iPod but goes a step further and auto converts from FLACC, WMA, AIF to MP3.
More to this:
- It supports transfer of specific music files, there is no need to sync all the media files.
- It supports managing music files with ease, you can create/edit/delete playlists and manager albums without iTunes limits.
- It supports the transfer of iPhone music not purchased from iTunes to any computer of any kind (it is supported on both iOS and Windows)
- It supports the of transfer downloaded music from Mac/Windows to iPod or any other apple device.
It has some extended features in case you wish to export more than music, here is a precise review on how to use it.
This software is not only fast BUT easy to navigate for someone who doesn’t want to hustle through iTunes multiple technicalities.
Its directories are clear and easy to see, including the Music manager for Apple music from where you can transfer music from windows to iPod.
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In case you want to update your music playlist, you can delete the songs as well following this guide.