How to transfer music from iPod to new laptop

I have a new computer. How do I transfer my music from my Ipod to my new laptop?


iPod, iOS 15

Posted on May 2, 2026 1:20 PM

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Posted on May 3, 2026 2:33 AM

Unless I'm very much mistaken, iTunes cannot copy music (or "transfer music") back into iTunes. Mention of transfering files refers to documents etc. but not to music (usually referred to as "media").


To recover media (music) from your iPod, see this tip from user turingtest2: Recover your iTunes library from your iPo… - Apple Community. It provides information on the limitations of iTunes etc. and also has an extensive list of software that can recover the music. Some of the software is free, but most of it has limitations on how many songs you can transfer. Media Monkey is particularly good.

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May 3, 2026 2:33 AM in response to suzannefromgreen bay

Unless I'm very much mistaken, iTunes cannot copy music (or "transfer music") back into iTunes. Mention of transfering files refers to documents etc. but not to music (usually referred to as "media").


To recover media (music) from your iPod, see this tip from user turingtest2: Recover your iTunes library from your iPo… - Apple Community. It provides information on the limitations of iTunes etc. and also has an extensive list of software that can recover the music. Some of the software is free, but most of it has limitations on how many songs you can transfer. Media Monkey is particularly good.

How to transfer music from iPod to new laptop

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