How to transfer all iTunes Library in PC to my new iMac?

I used to store everything in my PC with Windows XP operating system. Now I buy a new iMac and want to transfer all iTunes data to the MAC? The old PC will no longer be used.
Could any one teach me how to do that? Thanks.
For I am a new guy in iMac, so it will be appreciated the steps will be in details.
By the way, the iTunes data in my PC contains files of my iPad2 & iPhone 4S. There are a lot space occupied by them.

The Apple Store will do this for you.
You can call Apple Support and they will walk you through it.
You can can type move itunes library from pc to mac in the google search bar.

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