How to transfer songs from Apple iPod to computer

Transfer song from iPod to computer

Do you know that iTunes is one-way? That means you can only download your music from your computer via iTunes to your iPod but not transfer music from iPod to computer?

The official reason is anti-piracy. If you can copy music from your iPod to any computer (including your friends!!)….hey….that’s piracy isn’t it? We agree with that idea but then what happens:

1. When the computer crashes and need to be recovered.

2. When we just bought a new computer to replace the current one.

3. When we have a seperate computer for work/school and one for home.

4. Using two ipods on the same computer

We will need to transfer music from iPod to computer and iTunes does not support that feature. What happens then? Well, apparently many software developers agree that this is a problem and have come up with ingenious solutions that take care of the problem.

Mac OS and Windows compatible:

iPodRip
iPodRip supports recovering your songs and playlists, playback of audio files and much more. iPodRip is compatible with Mac OS X 10.2 and later, and Windows XP and 2000. Trial version available. http://www.thelittleappfactory.com/application.php?app=iPodRip

PodUtil
PodUtil is a shareware utility for copying songs from your iPod to your computer. PodUtil is compatible with Mac OS X and 9.x, and Windows XP and 2000. http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/software/podutil.php

iPod Music Liberator
The iPod Music Liberator is a full-featured music-management utility that allows you to copy music from your iPod to a Mac or PC. It supports Mac OS X and Windows XP, 2000, NT and 98. http://www.zeleksoftware.com/products.htm

iPod Access
iPod Access allows you to copy music from your iPod to a Mac or PC. It supports Mac OS X 10.1 or later and Windows XP or 2000. http://www.ipodaccess.com/

Windows PC only:

CopyPod
CopyPod enables you to transfer your music library from your iPod to your PC without losing ratings and playlists. CopyPod requires Windows XP or 2000. http://www.copypod.net

Xplay
XPlay provides a powerful Explorer-integrated drag-and-drop interface that makes transferring music to and from the iPod quick and simple. XPlay enables Windows users to use both Windows- and Mac-formatted iPods. XPlay requires Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE. http://www.mediafour.com/products/xplay/

iPod Agent
iPod Agent is a freeware utility for managing contacts, appointments, mail, notes, tasks, RSS feeds, weather and more. It is not a music manager but works alongside iTunes to enable you to transfer songs from your iPod to a PC. iPod Agent requires Windows XP, 2000, or 98 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. http://www.ipodsoft.com/index.php?/software/ipodagent

Well, we hope this has been useful information for you. Do take time to check out the recommended solutions above. Teach the above tips to your friends or simply forward this article to them. And watch out for our other tips that are coming your way shortly.

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