How to Extract Music from iPod to Computer

The way people use their iPods has certainly changed in the last few years. Now, users like to transfer files from iPod to PC (and vice versa) to have an easy access to their music. You can easily extract music from iPod to your system in different ways. If you also wish to learn how to extract music from iPod, then you have come to the right place. In this guide, we will make you familiar with different ways to extract iPod music to PC and Mac.

• Part 1. How to Extract Music from iPod in One Click
• Part 2. How to Extract Music from iPod to PC/Mac with iTunes Manually

Part 1. How to Extract Music from iPod in One Click

One of the easiest ways to extract music from iPod is by using MobileTrans. Wondershare MobileTrans provides a secure and reliable way to transfer different kinds of data files from one device to another. It is already compatible with every leading iOS and Android device (including iOS 11 and Android 7.0), with its desktop application running on both, Windows and Mac.

MobileTrans can be used to transfer data from phone to phone, perform a backup, and restore it from various sources. You can extract iPod music with a single click and move it to your system without any trouble. To learn how to extract music from iPod to system, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Launch MobileTrans and connect your iPod

Firstly, make sure that you have MobileTrans installed on your PC or Mac. You can always visit its official website right here and download it on your system. Whenever you need to extract music from iPod, simply connect it to your system and launch MobileTrans.

You will get different options on the welcome screen. Choose the option of “Backup your phone” to continue.

Step 2. Select files to extract

Wait for a while as MobileTrans will automatically recognize your iPod and provide its snapshot. Now, you can simply select the kind of data that you wish to transfer from iPod to your system. To extract iPod music, check “Music” from the list of data options.

Step 3. Start Transfer

Once you are done, just click on the “Start Transfer” button. This will initiate the transfer process and extract music from iPod to your PC or Mac. Make sure that you don’t disconnect your device and wait for a while until the process would be completed successfully.

Afterward, you simply view the backup and move these newly transferred music files as per your needs.

Part 2. How to Extract Music from iPod to PC/Mac with iTunes Manually

With MobileTrans, you can extract iPod music with a single click. This is one of the easiest and most seamless solutions to move your music files from iPod to system. Though, if you wish to perform a manual transfer, then you can also take the assistance of iTunes. Nevertheless, you should know that the process could either sync your iPod music with iTunes or transfer the purchased music files only.

Before you proceed, make sure that you have an updated version of iTunes for a smooth extraction process. There are two different ways to learn how to extract music from iPod via iTunes. We have discussed both of them here.

Sync your iPod music

It is one of the easiest ways to extract music from iPod. Simply connect your iPod to the system and launch iTunes. Now, select your iPod from the device section to get various options. Visit the “Music” tab to sync music. From here, you can choose to sync the entire library or make desired selection. Click on “Apply” to sync music between your iPod and iTunes.

Transfer purchased music

By following this technique, you can simply transfer the purchased music from your iPod to your system’s iTunes. To start with, you need to connect your iPod to the system and launch iTunes. Wait for a while as iTunes will automatically recognize your iPod. You can view its snapshot on the left grid as well and select the device.

Now, go to the option of Files > Devices and click on the one that reads “Transfer Purchases from <your iPod name >”. As soon as you will click it, iTunes will start transferring the purchased music file from your iPod to its local library. Later, you can move these music files to any other device as well.

Now when you know how to extract music from iPod in two different ways, you can easily manage your music. To make things easier, you can simply take the assistance of Wondershare MobileTrans as well. It provides a quick and hassle-free solution to extract music from iPod to PC and Mac. Go ahead and give it a try and manage your data files on the go. If you face any setback while using it, then feel free to drop a comment below.

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Axel Nash

staff Editor