IPod to iTunes copy with Artwork

I've been reading other discussions on how to copy a music library from an iPod to iTunes. Can anybody recommend a program to use to this that will also copy the artwork as well? Thanks.

hello am not sure about artwok on the coverflow itunes
I have transfered my libray to and from my ipod using a package called touchcopy only once due to technical hitches in synch since fixed apple can only provide transfer to purchased tracks but not anthing added on cd which is a shame but can see why and how this could infringe copyright
think this package took every file on ipod in minutes then tranferred them to computer then easily impored manually by folder or direct into itunes but the artwork issue can be random some times it comes up sometimes it doesnt, like the other post said it seems to be embedded within the track when saved from net image source like I have did as when trying get artwork doesnt always work or brings down a random image that will not shift at all which is annoying

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Have you successfully synced from this iTunes library/computer before?
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Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
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