How to Transfer iTunes to a New Computer [Windows and Mac]

Introduction

Did you get a new computer and need to learn how to transfer iTunes to new computer? Don't worry – in this article, we'll show you how to move your iTunes library to a new computer on Windows or Mac. Read on!

For Windows users, this might be a bit tricky. We recommend using the Todo PCTrans tool, which is an excellent choice for transferring iTunes to a new computer. Todo PCTrans is a great software for transferring data, files, and applications. You can use the Todo PCTrans tool to transfer your iTunes to a new computer. Most Mac users, however, can easily transfer their iTunes using macOS. We have listed two methods to help you with the transition. You can skip to the Move iTunes to New Computer on Mac section to view the complete steps.

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What is iTunes?

iTunes is a media player, media library, and mobile device management application used to access the iTunes Store. Developed by Apple Inc., it enables users to purchase, play, download, and organize digital multimedia content on personal computers. The core functions of iTunes can be summarized as:

• Listen to music and audiobooks
• Download and stream media content from the iTunes Store
• Use certain services: Apple Music, iTunes Match, iCloud Music Library; podcasts, and more
• Import and export playlists

This software works on both Mac and Windows computers.

[[2]]Move iTunes to a New Windows Computer

iTunes is primarily associated with the Mac operating system. If you've switched from a Mac to a PC, you might be wondering how to transfer your iTunes over to the Windows platform. This guide offers two methods for doing so.

Method 1: Transfer iTunes to New Windows PC Using Todo PCTrans Tool

Todo PCTrans is a tool that can safely transfer programs from one computer to another. It's an excellent software for large file transfers, especially those involving hefty application files or server files that take up a lot of disk space. It supports the most common applications/programs, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). You can use the Todo PCTrans tool to transfer iTunes to your new computer.

Here are the steps to transfer iTunes using Todo PCTrans:

Step 1. Run Todo PCTrans on both computers. Choose the "PC to PC" option to proceed.

Step 2: Make sure you have selected the correct transfer direction.

"Transfer from old" - Move data from your old computer to your current new one.

"Old version" - Transfer data from an old computer to a new one remotely.

Step 3. Type in the password or authentication code of the target computer to establish the connection between the two computers over the network. Also, make sure you have selected the correct transfer direction and click "Connect" to proceed.

The captcha is located in the upper-right corner of the “Computer to Computer” main screen on the controlled computer.

Transfer Files from PC to PC - Step 2

Step 4: Next, hit on "File" to select the files you wish to transfer. Choose specific files as per your need. Additionally, you can tap on the edit icon to customize the storage path for the transferred data.

5. Click "Transfer" to start sending the files from your computer to the other one. The time this takes will depend on the size of the files, so be patient.

Transfer Files from PC to PC - Step 5

Method 2: Transfer iTunes to a New Windows Computer with an External Hard Drive

With this method, you'll need an external hard drive. If you don't have one, skip to Method 1 below to transfer your files using software. Here's how to transfer your files with an external hard drive:

Step 1: Open the iTunes application, click on “File,” then choose “Library.” Click on “Organize Library.”

Step 2: Check the Merge files option, and click OK to proceed.

Step 3. Press "Windows + E" to open File Explorer, select your user folder, and then click on Music.

Step 4: Find the iTunes folder, and copy it to your hard drive.

Step 5: Open your hard drive and paste the folder inside. Then, connect the hard drive to your new computer.

Step 6. Copy the iTunes backup from your hard drive and paste it into the Music > iTunes folder on your new computer.

Your iTunes library has been successfully transferred to another computer. Open iTunes on the new computer to access your library.

Move iTunes to a new Mac

Have you often lost your iTunes media while migrating from one system to another? Well, you don't have to face this issue anymore and can easily transfer your iTunes library to a new computer with our assistance. In this segment, we will provide two methods to help you move iTunes to a new computer on Mac. You can follow the complete guide in the way you like.

Method 1: Transfer iTunes with Home Sharing

Home Sharing is built into iTunes. Both computers must be signed into the same Apple ID, and they must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Note that this method is only available in iTunes 9 or later. Update your copy of iTunes if necessary before proceeding.

Step 1: Open iTunes on both computers and make sure they're connected to the same network.

Step 2: Go to iTunes > File > Home Sharing, and turn it on.

Step 3: Enter your Apple ID to start sharing.

Step 4: On your new computer, open iTunes and choose Account > Authorize This Computer.

Step 5: Enter your Apple ID to associate the new computer's iTunes with your existing account.

Step 6: In iTunes on the first computer, click on Home Sharing. Check the box next to “Share my library.”

Step 5: Wait for the iTunes library to sync the music to the target system.

After the process, you should find your newly transferred data in your iTunes library.

Method 2: Transfer iTunes to Your New Mac with iTunes Match

To help with this, Apple introduced iTunes Match, which makes it easy to transfer music from one computer to another. However, using this method only works for transferring your iTunes library from one computer to another for music. It doesn't move videos, apps, or any other types of data between systems. Also, you'll need an active subscription to iTunes Match, which costs $24.99 per year. If you have that ready, you can follow these steps to copy iTunes to a new computer.

Step 1: On your old computer, open iTunes and go to Store > iTunes Match to check its status.

Step 2: Launch iTunes on the target system, and then go to Store > iTunes Match again.

Step 3: Click Add This Computer, then sign in with your Apple ID.

Step 4: This will sync your associated library with your Apple account.

Your content should now appear in the new system's version of iTunes.

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed how to transfer iTunes to a new computer on both Mac and Windows. All the methods mentioned above can help you get the job done. For Windows users, we recommend using Todo PCTrans to transfer iTunes to your new Windows PC since it's easy to use and can save you a lot of time. For Mac users, we provided two options: Home Sharing and iTunes Match. Choose your preferred way to transfer your iTunes. Good luck with moving your iTunes!

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