How To Transfer iTunes Library To A New Computer [Tutorial]

How To Transfer iTunes Library To A New Computer [Tutorial]

If you get a new computer, you can transfer your iTunes library by connecting computers or by using iPod or a portable drive.

Before you move your iTunes library, update your existing backup or make a new one if you don't currently back up iTunes. Updating an old backup or creating a new one ensures that all of your content transfers correctly and makes the moving process easier.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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transfer iTunes music to USB flash drive
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transfer iTunes music to iPhone
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transfer iTunes playlist to USB flash drive
transfer iTunes account to new computer
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transfer iTunes backup from one computer to another

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11, Windows 11, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei Samsung).

[lbgstzockt]

I just love that Apple forces users to use convoluted and stupid ways to do the most basic of things.

[otherpeoplevideos]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You saved my life. My boyfriend bought me a new laptop for Christmas and I loved it but was soooo worried about my music from itunes not coming over into my new computer library and hence backing up on my phone so I pushed back on completing the task for months. I've always been worried about getting a new computer because I know Apple used to be really strict about accessing iTunes library on different computers. I bought a $20 system to transfer my music from iTunes over to my first new laptop I bought almost 6 years ago. I was going to use it again but the system wasn't working on my new computer. I'm glad it didn't because I wouldn't have come across this video, which I will be saving into my bookmarks. Thank you again!

[jtbt]

Curious...If I am copying the iTunes folder from one PC and placing it in the same exact location, as that of another iTunes folder on a different PC, will the libraries merge/combine? Same iTunes account, just music on two different PC's that I want to combine. No playlists. Thanks!

[sydneylau]

This was super helpful, thank you! I dreaded updating my laptop because of the hassle of moving Itunes but you made it easy and convenient!

[MaFioSi]

Can you copy itunes library folder from iphone to i can tranfers it to a new itunes in a new pc? My pc crashed and all my music was gone. Pls help

[juliaevans]

Do you have a video on combining to an existing library on PC 2? That's what I need to do.

[cindyeggleston]

I got as far as installing my iTunes folder from my old computer to my new one. So the folder is on my computer, but how do I transfer the music onto iTunes?

[TheMenzy]

so my old computer broke, I bought an acer cheap computer. I do not know if the files are backed up from my old broken computer. I bought a bunch of tunes from iTunes and have the iPod still loaded and CDs if I need to reload but I am having a problem even getting iTunes. it does not give me an option to download any help would be great

[vadec]

Apple has in the itunes guide about consolidating the library is that necessary? This makes it look so easy!! Thanks

[theblakex]

Thank you! In the past I've had to add each song to iTunes individually one by one and it took several hours.

[WeskerDidNothingWrong]

Will this also include photos, videos and apps that were backed up on the old Computer or is it strictly JUST music?

[afield]

Unfortunately, our computer died on us, so I couldn't save library to external hard drive. Is there any other way to get my entire library with playlists given this situation?

[sarahickes]

Thanks for the video. It worked great. This is the part I hate to do when switching computers. Made it easy.

[ginacoleman]

My old computer has Windows Vista. How do I transfer itunes to my new computer please?

[sangeethakamath]

Super helpful indeed, this totally worked guys!! The last time when I tried to transfer iTunes I had such a tough time but this was easy peasy, thanks so much for this video!

[PacMan]

Worked for me!!!
Thanks for this information.

[rickpetryk]

Omg thank you so much you saved many hours of ripping cds!

[kymdarling]

So I had to send my laptop in to be fixed (ie my hard drive was wiped), I had no idea that I had to copy my iTunes library (it's the internet!), I had downloaded about 40 CD's to iTunes (so I could get rid of the CD's of course), I just brought up my iTunes account and only have about 100 songs (previously had about 400), is my music just gone? I am about to jump off a building right now

[tonysuemarshall]

Great tutorial, and a simple solution to transferring iTunes library. Thanks for your help.

[realgagne]

I have iTunes on my flash drive, but when it comes to install it on my brand new windows 10 computer, it doesn't say "copy", it says "copy to path, and that's where I get lost.