I just got a new MacBook with M1 chip running Big Sur. I am transitioning from an old iMac with Intel chip running Sierra.
I have a large iTunes library of songs that I have loaded in from my CD collection on my old iMac. i just discovered the new MacBook doesn’t have iTunes. How do I transfer the library to the new MacBook and how do I access the songs?
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
Hi there MikeLV,
Thanks for joining us in Apple Support Communities. We understand you're asking how to transfer your iTunes library from your old iMac to your new MacBook Air. We're glad you're here, and we can provide some guidance.
"The Apple Music app and Apple TV app read the contents of your iTunes library — so don't delete your iTunes library." You should be able to follow the steps to transfer your data from your old Mac to your new MacBook Air in order to access your iTunes library in Apple Music. Have a look at the links below to learn more:
Move your content to a new Mac
Also, you may find this link helpful:
Import music from a computer to Music on Mac
Cheers.
Hi there MikeLV,
Thanks for joining us in Apple Support Communities. We understand you're asking how to transfer your iTunes library from your old iMac to your new MacBook Air. We're glad you're here, and we can provide some guidance.
"The Apple Music app and Apple TV app read the contents of your iTunes library — so don't delete your iTunes library." You should be able to follow the steps to transfer your data from your old Mac to your new MacBook Air in order to access your iTunes library in Apple Music. Have a look at the links below to learn more:
Move your content to a new Mac
Also, you may find this link helpful:
Import music from a computer to Music on Mac
Cheers.
Transfer iTunes library to new MacBook
