How do i transfer files from my ipod to itunes?

my computer crashed recently, but before it did i was able to save a number of uncorrupted media files on my ipod (some of my favorite albums in fact...). i installed a new hard drive and reinstalled itunes...but now i can't seem to get the music from my ipod back onto my computer! can anyone help me? i'd really appreciate it...

See Buegie's post in this thread. There are several options described.
Cheers!
-Bryan

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How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes?

How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes?
Ive recently had to put my computer back to factory settings therefore have lost all my music.
Is there anyways that you can transfer the music which is currently on my ipod touch onto my computer onto itunes????
Cheers Kaci

how to transfer file from ipod touch to...: Apple Support Communities
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HT204406 How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes match?

How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes match? I recently bought itunes match and it wont allow me to add songs from my ipod to the music library and match. Before I bought it, it would not allow me to transfer it either. After my purchase, I thought it would solve the problem but it did not. Any solutions?

You can't do it from an iPod, you can only do it from your computer's iTunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4914

How do I transfer songs from my iPod to iTunes?

Okay. At this point I am SO frustrated with Apple. I just hate the company so much right now. Such a simple simple question. How do I transfer songs from my iPod Nano (1st Gen) to iTunes. There is nothing about it in any manual. Apple has no way for you to contact them via email. And it appears the only way to get any answers is to sign up for this ridulous apple account and then sign up again for a posting id or whatever. Anyways. I would simply like to know, how do I transfer the songs from my iPod to my iTunes. Thank you.

If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
Enable your iPod for disk use.
See: iPod Disk Use.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
Another free program is Pod Player.
SharePod is also freeware.
What's so hard about asking for help here? It's one if the best support forums on the net.

How to i transfer playlists from my iPod to iTunes? They are all on my iPhone but not on iTunes how do i get them on there?

How to i transfer playlists from my iPhone to iTunes? They are all on my iPhone but not on iTunes how do i get them on there?

iTunes will only transfer purchases back to your computer using the iTunes > File > Transfer purchases from XXX's iPhone. It will not transfer playlists or non-purchased songs.
Here is an application that will transfer playlists and non-purchases (from iTunes) songs. There is a free demo limited to 1,000 songs or you can buy the full featured version for $18.99. http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/

How do I transfer files from my iPod to my new computer when most of my content is ripped from discs, not purchased from iTunes?

All of the topics I've read that discuss transferring files from an old iPod, to a new computer don't address the issue of the files NOT being purchased from iTunes. My windows vista computer died, and I downloaded the iTunes software onto my new 8.1 computer, but my "classic", with 90G of content won't sync with the new iTunes. Yes, I have authorized the new computer. Of course, I had no chance to download my library from my old computer, to my new, because the old one's dead. It seems that you aren't allowed to transfer your entire library, just merch from iTunes. I feel there must be a work around, and Apple's just making it difficult for some reason. I'd hate to think I have to go through the time comsuming task of reloading thousands of CDs to my new computer. Any help out there? I would think this scenario happens all the time.

Unfortunately, it does happen all the time.
It's always been a sensible idea to maintain a backup of your iTunes Library on something like an external hard drive. iTunes does not allow for transfer from the iPod to iTunes, in the main, to prevent illegal copying of music.
I believe a programme such as Yamipod will allow you to copy from an iPod to iTunes, although I've never tried it.

How do i transfer songs from my ipod to itunes or my pc for free?

I just inhereted an iPod Classic (160GB) from my brother-in-law who passed away in July 2014. I have downloaded the latest version of iTunes. I want to transfer and/or view the content of the iPod on my PC (Windows 8.1) and/or iTunes. How can I do that?

You can't sync or drag your music back from an iPod to iTunes, the transfer of music is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the files from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward.
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
iGadget Windows Only

How do I transfer songs from an IPOD to ITUNES on a computer?

I had to restore my computer to its original factory settings, which deleted ITUNES from the computer. I downloaded the current version of ITUNES. How do I transfer songs from a 160gb IPOD to ITUNES on a computer? The OS is Windows 7.

You cannot transfer song files from iPod to computer using iTunes (except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store). However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer. If you do a Google search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links.
Once the song files are on your computer, you can add them to the iTunes library.
NOTE: Songs previously purchased from the iTunes Store can be re-downloaded at no cost, from the iTunes Store Purchased screen. The link to Purchased is on the iTunes Store Home screen, under QUICK LINKS.

How can I transfer playlist from my ipod to itunes

Can I transfer plylist from my iPod Classic to iTunes w/o having to download 3rd party software?

If you are talking about just the playlist and the music in the playlist, then yes. See this older discussion thread for more information and instructions.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/12256388?messageID=12256388#12256388?messa geID=12256388
B-rock

How can I transfer files from my iPod to my Mac?

I lost a bunch of old podcasts from my Mac and they are no longer on iTunes. I do have them on my iPod but I don't want to connect it to my Mac and have it sync up and lose the tracks. Is there a way to upload or transfer files or songs from my iPod to my Mac?

See the user tip Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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How do I transfer files from my Ipod Touch onto my new computer?

I have a 2nd Generation IPod touch, old I know, and I have just gotten a new laptop. I have not had a computer for many years and have had my ipod floating around getting music from friends and family, so there is nothing backed up anywhere. Now I am trying to transfer files into the Itunes library and it will not allow me. Has anyone ever had this problem? Please Help.

- Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- For other music you need a thrid-party program like one of thos discussed here:
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How do I transfer files from my iPod to my hard drive?

I have a 30G video iPod, and I want to transfer some files on the iPod to my PC. There doesn't seem to be any easy way to do this.
Can anyone help?
I'm on a PC with Windows XP by the way.
Thanks

For iTunes 6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
For iTunes 7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173

How do i transfer music from old ipod to itunes for new ipod

Im not sure how I am suppose to take the 200 songs that i dont have on my itunes that is on my old ipod, and how Im suppose to transfer this music onto my itunes to get it on to my new ipod??? oh and clicking on the enable disc use isnt working so please and suggestions would be great

Hi Jperto99
You need to Either get 3rd party software or do it this way
You need to be able to view hidden files on your computer , you need to go to the control panel and find folder options. (i believe that you could change the settings on in the windows explorer by clicking view at the top menu bar. you need to click it so that you can see the hidden files. (i think this explains simply what i said Tools -> Folder Options -> View, and then check (enable) the option “Show hidden files and folders.”)
Next find your ipod now if you have enabled hidden files you need to click on your ipod and find a folder called ipod control. the folder itself will look different maybe a bit transparent because it is hidden. Next you will go in and if you explore further you will see loads of files (transparent like ipod control) with things like F34 F01 (or F1) etc.
They are the files with your music on it and if you click on them, they will show music files but they wont have names. they are encrypted with file names like AKLY (basically four letters or 3 letters put together in capitals) so to get the names and other suff back simply drag the music files into itunes or import them individually (the folders) into itunes by clicking file, import into itunes and by folder.
Then once you have done this the names should be correct in Itunes.
Alternitavely you can drag all the files in 'ipod control' into an external Hard Drive if you go into itunes prefrences you can let itunes put all your music on your computer into organized files of album names.
Hope that Helped (if you don't understand what i said this guide is pretty good http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/P0)
Also if your willing to spend money by doing all of this in one click then this program for £14 (not sure in $) is really good. the free version (does 5 songs at a time) but the great thing is, is that it transfers directly to itunes you can get it here http://www.findleydesigns.com/
You can get other free 3rd party software ill try and find a list for you if you want
Alex

How do I transfer music from my iPod to iTunes?

My prior laptop died and I need to transfer all music (not just purchases made through iTunes) from my iPod to my new laptop. How do I do this? Thank you for your help!

See this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
B-rock

How do i transfer content from my ipod to itunes without losing it?

My laptop crashed and as a result i've reinstalled vista, and subsequently itunes. I have re installed all my music onto the reinstalled itunes. However all the tv shows, movies, photos etc that are currently on my ipod are not backed up. Therefore i'm assuming the next time i plug in my ipod, the music will update but my tv, movie and photo content will be wiped from my ipod? Is there any way i can transfer that content from my ipod to my laptop/itunes without losing it?

See this post from Zevoneer:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9990366#9990366

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