How to Transfer Your iTunes Library in Mac

Hold down the Shift key while you open iTunes (go to Start, then choose iTunes > iTunes). Click Choose Library. Choose the iTunes folder that you dragged to your computer in step 2, click Open, then choose the iTunes Library. itl file inside.

1. How do I transfer my iTunes library to a new Mac?
2. Can you move iTunes library to another computer?
3. How do I transfer my music to my new Mac?
4. How do I download my entire iTunes library?
5. How do I move my iTunes library from an external hard drive to my Mac?
6. What is the default location for the iTunes library on a Mac computer?
7. How do I move my iTunes library to an external drive?
8. Should I consolidate my iTunes library?
9. Where are iTunes songs stored on Mac?
10. Where is my music library on Mac?
11. How do I download all my music from iTunes to my Mac?

How do I transfer my iTunes library to a new Mac?

If you want to place your library on a different path, typically the root of a drive, then press and hold down shift (Win) or option (Mac) as you start iTunes to get the option to create or choose a new library, select choose, then browse to the folder that contains your library and select the iTunes Library.

Can you move iTunes library to another computer?

If you get a new computer, you can transfer your iTunes library by connecting computers or by using iPod or a portable drive. See the Apple Support article Back up and restore your iTunes library on your PC.

How do I transfer my music to my new Mac?

On your new Mac

1. Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Then click Continue.
2. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk. Then click Continue.

How do I download my entire iTunes library?

Tap Download Automatically to download all songs, albums, or playlists automatically to your device. The next time you add music to your Library, it also automatically downloads to your device. Tap Not Now to download the music later.

How do I move my iTunes library from an external hard drive to my Mac?

Click on Finder on your new Mac to open a Finder window. Select your new Mac's hard drive. Click on the Music folder. Drag the iTunes folder from your external hard drive into the Music folder on your new Mac.

What is the default location for the iTunes library on a Mac computer?

By default, your iTunes Media folder is in your iTunes folder. To find it, go to User > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media. If you don't see your iTunes Media folder in the above location, here's how to find it: Open iTunes.

How do I move my iTunes library to an external drive?

Move Your iTunes Library to an External Drive

1. From the main iTunes menu, go to iTunes > Preferences then click Advanced. Check these boxes: ...
2. Also in the Advanced Preferences windows, click Change.
3. From the iTunes Media Folder Location windows, navigate to the new drive (Backup Plus for example). ...
4. From the File menu, go to Library > Organize Library.

Should I consolidate my iTunes library?

The downside to mass-combining iTunes libraries or music folders is that you'll lose any play counts, last played dates, ratings, and playlists. But it's probably better to just start from scratch, and consolidate the music once and for all.

Where are iTunes songs stored on Mac?

Unless you have changed the location of your iTunes Music/Media folder, you can find it in your user folder on the computer. On a Windows PC, look in My Music and then the iTunes folder; on a Mac, open the Music folder and then the iTunes folder.

Where is my music library on Mac?

Locate your Music folder in the Finder on your Mac, then drag it to the Music window. You should see the songs in your library again. If the music library file is included, you will also see playlists, song ratings, and other information you created.

How do I download all my music from iTunes to my Mac?

Highlight one of the tracks and then press Cmd + A to select the entire list. Now right-click on the blue area, and from the menu that appears, select Download. Now iTunes will start downloading all of your tracks.