Uploading songs from ipod onto a computer

I am getting a new computer and i was woundering if i could upload all my songs on my ipod to the new computer instead of ripping all my cds on the new computer.

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
There is also 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

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  • Can't put songs from iPod onto new computer

    I just purchased a new computer, and would like to upload my music files from my iPod onto it. My computer recognizes the iPod, but won't let me copy songs to my computer. Does anyone know how I can do this?
    Compaq/HP   Windows XP  

    You can't sync 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 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
    PodPlus Windows Only
    There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes

  • Uploading songs from ipod to new computer.

    I have moved from my previous locale and have a new computer now. I cant get the songs that i had from there to this computer by any other way because i left my cds back in my previous locale. Any help would be appreciated.

    *** Copying from iPod to Computer thread...
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3037814
    ... and ...
    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432
    *** Also these useful internet articles...
    http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
    ... and ...
    http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
    *** iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
    Patrick

  • Uploading songs from IPOD onto new OS

    My computer crashed and needed to be reformatted, so I lost everything. When I reformatted, I downloaded the newest version of ITunes. When I hooked up my Ipod though, it tell me that I have to erase all of my songs. Is there any way around this? Any help would be appreciated.

    Hi, JamesM33.
    There's an answer to your question but first it's time for a little lecture - if it makes a difference, I don't feel any better about this than you do. ; - )
    I hope you take this unfortunate state of affairs as an opportunity to learn a very important lesson: Back up your iTunes library as soon as you can after resolving this situation because right now you are only one glitch of your iPod away from losing your music entirely.
    Many people come to the Discussions having lost their music in just such situations and, believe me, it's not a happy time for anyone.
    If you place any importance on your playlists and the data they depend on, make sure to include the iTunes Library files in your back-up regimen as well.
    Anyways, that's the lecture. The answer to your problem should be found in Zevoneer's post .
    Good Luck! But once you have the music back on your computer, remember:
    Your music is valuable - please back it up!

  • HT1473 How do you copy songs from ipod onto a new computer's itunes store?? Playlists are on old pc??

    How do I copy songs from ipod ontoa new computer? Playlists still on old laptop. been trying for hours. Help??????

    Ideally you would copy over your library from your old computer or a backup. See this migrate iTunes library post or Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • Moving Songs from Ipod to NEW computer- don't have old computer!! :-/

    Hi everyone,
    I have a 30GB Ipod Classic. My old computer died and I no longer have it. I bought a new computer and want to transfer all the music from my ipod on to itunes. When I try and do this it tells me my ipod is already synced with another library and it can only be synced with one at a time. It gives me two options: Erase & Sync (Erase songs off my ipod and replace them with the few I have on my new computer) or Transfer Purchases (which it wont let me do because they have not been 'deauthorized' off my old computer).
    Does anyone know how I can transfer the music from my ipod onto my computer without having my old computer that was synced to this ipod????
    Please help!!!!
    Thanks for reading
    saz

    Regarding your purchases:
    In iTunes, click Store > Authorize Computer and enter your information
    When it says it is successfully authorized, connect the iPod and click Transfer Purchases
    There are several applications that can be used to recover purchases from the iPod in the event of a computer failure, and no backup.
    Some suggestions:
    iPod2PC
    http://www.casicakes.com/
    SharePod
    http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=iPod+Programs&Page=Sharepod
    Music Rescue
    http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/musicrescue/
    iRepo
    http://www.purpleghost.com/index.php?q=irepo
    iPod Access
    http://www.findleydesigns.com/ipodaccess/indexWin.html
    CG

  • Downloading songs from iPOD to new computer

    OK, seems like a common problem, yet all the FAQs and questions don't seem to get me where I need to go.
    My first authorized computer is fritzed, can't access itunes, so I loaded new version of itunes onto my new computer and want to download all of my songs from my ipod onto the new itunes. All I seem to be able to download is the "purchased music". Since 75% of the songs on my ipod are from my CDs this doesn't quit do it for me.
    I don't want to rerip all of my CDs onto my new computer (hours of work), I just want the songs from my ipod onto my computer.
    Is there a way to do this?
    When I open my ipod icon in "my computer" it only gives me 4 options of folders--calenders, notes, contacts and a text document-- no itunes music list to drag into "my music" folder.
    Somebody save me!

    "OK, seems like a common problem"
    It is, and it gets asked here on the iPod forums about 20 times a day!
    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 and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
    Another free program is Pod Player.
    There is also CopyPod. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free. It also supports video transfer.

  • Downloading songs off Ipod onto new computer

    I have a 30g Ipod Video, and I just got a new MacBook Pro and I was wondering if I could copy all the music off of my Ipod onto my computer? Is that possible?
    Thanks

    How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
    How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
    Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1534227&tstart=0
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
    Also these useful internet articles...
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
    http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
    http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
    http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
    Geek to Live: How to move an iTunes library from a PC to Mac (and back)
    http://lifehacker.com/software/itunes/geek-to-live--how-to-move-an-itunes-librar y-from-a-pc-to-mac-and-back-242468.php
    Migrate Your iTunes Library from Windows to Mac (and keep your ratings, play counts and date added)
    http://www.tunequest.org/migrating-your-itunes-library-from-windows-to-mac/20061 105/
    HOWTO: Move your iTunes music while preserving library data (when you don’t let iTunes manage your music library)
    http://hifiblog.com/past/2006/05/11/howto-move-your-itunes-music-while-preservin g-library-data-when-you-dont-let-itunes-manage-your-music-library/
    Have fun!
    Patrick

  • HT1459 Trying to transfer songs from ipod to my computer

    I cant synch or transfer songs from ipod to computer - and the instructions are very confusion..."authorized computer"  "library menu" ..i cant follow any of the instructions...and whn i try to synch I get a warning that all songs on my ipod wil be erased!
    Can anyone provide simple directions on how to get this done - that can be followed easily?
    thanks
    jtm

    In iTunes you can set the preference to not automatically sync tunes.

  • Computer Crashed...trying to get songs from Ipod onto new comp...

    I looked at a few old threads with similar problems and got myself to the very beginning part where you say "no" to replacing your old library with the "new, improved" empty library (GAWD!) and then I clicked on my Ipod in the "source list" to change it to "manual updates" and then it started to UPDATE!! I freaked out and despite it saying "Do not disconnect" I quickly disconnected it. Soooo, now what?
    This is SO STUPID! Why on earth is it so difficult to get your songs reloaded into Itunes once you re-load it onto your computer?! I am sure I'm not the first person to have a computer crash. {frustrated!!!}
    Thanks for any help!
    p.s. My computer guy told me to just do a search on my comp for all my old "*.mwv" files but that didn't bring back any of the 100's of songs I had loaded off of discs...just a few that I had downloaded.

    If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod to a computer
    The transfer of content from other sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
    Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    Comparison of iPod managers
    TuneJack Windows Only
    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iGadget Windows Only
    iDump Windows Only
    SharePod Windows Only
    iPodRip Mac & Windows
    YamiPod Mac and Windows
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows
    iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows or a Mac. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available at this link: Two-way Street: Moving Music Off the iPod

  • Putting songs from iPod onto computer?

    I got my iPod and i downloaded songs off itunes and once i imported them i put them on my iPod i deleted them off.
    Now i want to put songs back onto my computer so i can put them on cds? Can i take them off the ipod and put them on my computer? Please help me and thank you.

    i just messed up again.......
    iTunes opened and i accidently clicked automatically update songs... and it deleted off a grip of songs from my iPod.... all my tight stuff... can I get it back?

  • Putting songs from iPod onto computer/itunes

    my computer got wiped and now all my songs are GONE. is there any way i can get the songs from my ipod onto my itunes?
    ~iggyStar
    custom   Windows XP  

    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
    There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes

  • How to put music from Ipod onto new computer?

    I used my parents computer when I was a freshman in high school for my I tunes with this ipod.  But I got a laptop for college and my parents got rid of their computer while I was away.  Is there any way I can just upload the songs from my ipod classic onto my laptop? Please help!!!

    Hello Carley,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    To use your iPod to move your music to a different computer please follow the steps in the article below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329
    Take care,
    Alex H.
    <Link Edited by Host>

  • Cannot upload songs from iPod

    I just got a new computer since my other one crashed with all my music on it. I still have the music on my iPod but it will not let me upload it without it erasing it and starting all over. What do I do? Do I have to re-download ALL my songs? That will be exspensive.

    For 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.
    Find out how to do that here.
    How to copy iTunes purchases from an iPod to a computer.
    For all other non purchased content (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 is a little more involved than other methods.
    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.
    If you want to recover just the structure of playlists from the iPod (and not the actual song files themselves), there's iRepo for Windows. which I understand has this feature along with all the standard features for these programs.
    iPodRip also has the feature enabling you to reconstruct playlists.

  • Is there any way to upload songs from iPod to iTunes?

    My old computer broke,so all of my songs from my old iTunes are gone. Is there any way that I could upload the songs from my iPod, to my iTunes? Is there any type of software I'd have to download, that could do this?

    Hi Bubblez,
    There're lots of programs that can help you doing this. Transfer songs from yoou iPod and bought on iTunes Store is even easier, you just need to click "Transfer Purchases" on the left Source Panel.
    Just read this [thread|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6189621&#6189621] and pay attention to the Zevoneer's post.
    Hope this helps!

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