How to back up specific songs in iTunes to an external device

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How to back up specific songs in iTunes to an external device

I want to back up the songs in a specific iTunes playlist on my computer to an external device for example a USB drive. Or perhaps even into a Google Drive folder. Not the entire library, just the specific playlist.

Ultimately, I want to then import the songs on that playlist to a second, unconnected Apple computer which also has iTunes on it. Can you tell me how to do that? Or provide me a link to easy instructions?

I am using an iMac running OS 10.12.6 Sierra and iTunes 12.8.2.3

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 20, 2019 11:05 AM

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MikeLV Author

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May 20, 2019 1:06 PM in response to turingtest2

Thank you. The trick was figuring out where the actual music files are stored. Happily I found that listed in iTunes > preferences> advanced. From there it was a simple drag and drop.

Appreciate your response.

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turingtest2

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May 20, 2019 11:20 AM in response to MikeLV

You can drag and drop selected content from iTunes to a folder, then copy that where you will. If the playlist order is important you might want to use a tool like M3Unify.

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turingtest2

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May 20, 2019 3:05 PM in response to MikeLV

You're welcome. 🙂

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