Mac libary to PC (Windows formatted)

Hi there,
I have had an iPod for quite a while now and have been using it on my Mac but now I want to take the music from my Mac and add it on to my PC by using my iPod, I realise that music cannot be transferred to a PC if the iPod is formatted for a Mac, but my iPod is formatted for Windows so will this make it possible to transfer the music??
Any help appreciated
Thanks, Isobel

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Yes, in your case you should be able to use the iPod to transfer the music from your Mac to your PC. Check this: Use the iPod to move music to a new computer

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