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If you have created a playlist on your iPod and wish to copy it to your iTunes library, you may be a bit surprised that iTunes does not provide a simple way of importing playlists and music from your device to your library.
Our TouchCopy software can help you with this, by copying your music and playlists in a couple of mouse clicks.
If you have not done so already, you can download TouchCopy from here:
Free TouchCopy Download For PC Free TouchCopy Download For MacFree TouchCopy version will copy 100 songs. Full version will copy all your music. More info >
As iTunes was replaced by the Music app in macOS Catalina, you can use TouchCopy to copy your music and playlists to the Music app!
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TouchCopy enables you to transfer all your songs and playlists to iTunes with ease. To transfer songs from your iPod or iOS device into iTunes click on Music from the list on the left in TouchCopy and then click on the "Copy to iTunes" button. You can also choose individual songs or groups of songs you wish to copy by Shift-Clicking songs in TouchCopy.
Note that if you're using the version of iTunes downloaded from the Microsoft Store, you will need to update TouchCopy to version 16.66 or later to ensure that your songs are playlists are transferred correctly.
To transfer your iPhone and iPod playlists into iTunes, select the Playlists you want from the source list in TouchCopy. You can select multiple playlists by CTRL-Clicking (or CMD-Clicking on Mac) items in this list. Once you have selected your Playlists - click the "Copy to iTunes" button in TouchCopy.
What about smart playlists? Find out how TouchCopy can copy Smart and Genious playlists from device to computer.
When transferring a playlist into iTunes, the songs are transferred and a new playlist of the same name is created. Note that if a track is already in your iTunes main Library, TouchCopy will not create a duplicate of that track in iTunes, it will just add the track to the Playlist.
Please see our User Guide and YouTube video here for further information on how to transfer songs and playlists to iTunes.
TouchCopy also enables you to transfer music and playlists directly to your hard drive by clicking on the Copy button in TouchCopy. You can then import your music into iTunes by selecting the File tab and then Add folder to library in iTunes.
If you copy your playlists to your hard drive, TouchCopy will produce an XML file named after the Playlist you are copying. This XML file contains information about the tracks and track order of the Playlist. The XML file can be used to import the playlist into iTunes. To import the playlist into iTunes, in iTunes, select 'File -> Library->Import Playlist...'. Select the XML file saved by TouchCopy with the same name as the playlist you require and click 'Open'.
As mentioned, TouchCopy is also fully compatible with Macs running macOS Catalina and Big Surr.
So, you can easily copy your music from your iPod, iPhone or iPad to your Music App on your Mac. Here's how it's done:
