Transfering itunes library from a windows computer to a mac computer. HELP!

i have all my itunes on a older windows computer and was wondering if there was any way to transfer that to my new mini mac?? i have looked and they have external hard drives but seems like they have to be formatted for one or the other.. i guess if someone has done this before i was appreciate learning how to do it..thanks alot!!

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