How to Transfer iTunes Library to Another Computer?

Every Apple fan has pretty large iTunes libraries. The size of these libraries presents some challenges when you're trying to back up your computer or transfer your iTunes library to a new computer. After all, you spent all that time importing your CDs once – you don't want to do it again. So many users feel it frustrated to transfer iTunes library to another computer.

Luckily there are a few ways to make these back ups and transfers easier. Here are some ideas for you:

Method One: Use iTunes to Backup

iTunes offers a built-in back up tool that you can find in the File menu. Just go File - > Library - > Backup to Disc.

This method will back up your full library to CD or DVD. All you need are blank discs and some time.

However, if you've got a big library, or a CD burner rather than a DVD burner, this will take many, many CDs. This may not be the most efficient way to back up, since you've already got hard copies of the CDs you've added.

If you've got a DVD burner, this will make more sense, as a DVD can hold the equivalent of nearly 7 CDs.

If you've just got a CD burner, you may want to consider choosing the option to only back up iTunes Store purchases or make incremental backups – backing up only new content since your last backup.

Method Two: External Hard Drive

Hard drives these days offer more storage capacity for lower prices than ever before. Thanks to this, you can get a very large external hard drive for an affordable price. This is another good iTunes backup option.

If you find an external hard drive that you like, you can just connect it to your computer, find your iTunes library (On Windows, it's the "My Music" folder. On a Mac, it's just called "Music"), and copy it to the hard drive to make a backup.

Depending on the size of your library, this may take some time, but it's effective. Backup utility programs can also be used to make the process more efficient – such as only backing up new files.

Once you have this backup, you can just copy it to your new computer or your old one, if you have a crash.

Method Three: Using Your Apple Device As a Portable Hard Drive

Tools Required: Apple Device (iPod, iPhone, iPod nano, iPod touch etc.), iPod to Computer Transfer

First, you may copy all the stuff you need into your iPod from your computer.

Second, you need to connect your iPod to the computer your want to transfer to. Then you need to use iPod Transfer to transfer files from iPod to computer. Just choose the files you need to copy, the software will complete automatically.

This method is easier and safer than the previous ones.

OK, these are ways to transfer iTunes library to another computer, you may read them and choose one that most suitable for you.

Tip: For Mac users, you may need to know how to backup apps from iPod touch to Mac.