I can no longer migrate my library from PC to mac

Hi,

I've seen several posts lately where Monterey fails to correctly convert an iTunes Library.itl database correctly. There seem to be two possible workarounds, copy the .itl file to Big Sur or Catalina and convert it there (the media folder is apparently not required) then move the database to Monterey and place it above the media folder, or if you have an iTunes Library.xml file you can import that into an empty Music library with File > Library > Import Playlist... as long as the media files are at the paths listed in the XML file. When porting from Windows to Mac the XML would need editing as the two file systems will map each file to a slightly different path. If I recall a global replace of file://<Drive Letter>:/ to file:///<Volume Name>/ should do it. I recommend Notepad++ for the task if you're doing it on the Windows end. Downside of the XML import method is that all Date Added details get reset.

tt2

OK. I've just tried here opening a 66K track iTunes for Windows library with Music on Catalina. I only copied over one album folder to my Mac as a proof of concept, but after putting the .musiclibrary file in the same folder as the original .itl file, and changing the media folder to ..\iTunes Media, the converted library was able to correctly pick up that album.

I've temporarily added my email address to my user profile here in case you'd like me to try to convert your .itl library and return it to you as a .musiclibrary package.

tt2

Hey,

First a word of appreciation for all the good community content that you provide; helps a lot!

I'm currently facing the same problem with my itl file on Monterey; any chance maybe that you could help me out with a conversion file as well? Would be a huge help for me!

Thanks in advance!

@turingtest2 - I upgraded my iMac from Mojave to Monterey... and am also trying to import my iTunes library. Option-opened Music app and Chose New lib. - and pointed to my iTunes.itl file. It has been "Loading" for over 2 days now. Is there any point in letting go on? Thx.

Thx tt2 !

Now to be clear on the procedure - Do I put that file back in my iTunes music folder and Option-Open Music, and choose New Library, and select that file? Or- do I just copy that file into Music App - Music folder, and then copy over all the music files? Or... door # 3, do I put the new file back in the iTunes folder and point Music to that library?

Do you have a friend or colleague with access to an older version of macOS who could try to do the conversion for you? Is the XML method not suitable?

tt2

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tt2

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2

HI,

Sure, send me the .itl file or a link to it on a cloud service and I'll post back a .musiclibrary version. My email address should be visible in my user profile here.

tt2

Should be in your mail now :)!

Got it. Will be a couple of hours before I'm back home to deal with it.

tt2