Delete Library items NOT in any playlist?

Is there any way to delete every file from my iTunes Library which is not used in any current playlist?

Hey jasontoew,
Sure!
(well, with some work)
What you need is a Smart Playlist
Create one using File>New Smart Playlist
Then set selection options to Comment field > contains > In playlist (type it in)
Make sure live updating is checked
Next, add comments to multiple items (songs, audiobooks, etc)
On PC use the control key to select multiple items
On the Mac, use Apple (a.k.a "Command") key
Then from the File menu choose "Get Info"
At the prompt: Are you sure you want to edit information for multiple items? click yes
Add a comment to the comment field (i.e, same thing you entered while setting up the Smart Playlist)
You are done. Now click on the smart playlist, it should contain all items with " In playlist" in comments field
Someone may have created a program that automates this, but, I think this may be helpful to you as a start
Hope this helps,
Generik

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