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How to transfer iTunes library to new computer

Published on February 2, 2024
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This quick guide shows how to use CopyTrans TuneSwift to transfer the entire contents of your iTunes library – including music, videos, apps, books, podcasts, ratings, artworks, playlists, etc – from an old computer to a new PC running Windows 8, 10 or 11.

CopyTrans TuneSwift completely automates the iTunes transfer process so that you can be sure to bring the iTunes library on your new Windows 10 or 11 PC exactly as it appears on the old computer. You don’t have to worry where your music and videos are located, CopyTrans TuneSwift will locate everything and transfer it to the new PC. CopyTrans TuneSwift also transfers iOS devices backups unlike manual iTunes library transfer.

  1. Download CopyTrans TuneSwift from the following page:
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  2. Run the program on the old PC and click on the “Transfer” button. transfer itunes to windows 10

  3. Next, click on “PC (Windows)”. move itunes to new pc

  4. Now click on “New computer”.

    BE CAREFUL: It is important to choose “New Computer” as shown on the screenshot below: otherwise, you library will be transferred, not copied.

    itunes library from old pc to windows 8

  5. Select to the location where you want the iTunes library backup to be saved by clicking on the “Browse” button and click “Start transfer”. It is highly recommended that you save the iTunes backup to an external drive, so that you can then easily restore it to your Windows 10 or 11. migrate itunes library to windows 8

  6. You can now safely continue working on something else at your convenience until the process fully completes. The time it takes to back up iTunes depends on the library size and on the PC performance. move itunes from old computer

  7. Once the backup is complete, safely disconnect the external drive where you saved the iTunes backup from your old computer and plug the drive to the new Windows 10/11 PC.

Time to restore iTunes to the new computer!

  1. Download, install, and run CopyTrans TuneSwift on the new Windows 10 or 11 and click “Restore”. itunes restore to new pc

  2. Next, navigate to the location where you saved your iTunes backup and select the iTunesBackup.tsw file. Click “Start Restore”. migrate itunes library to new wnidows 8

  3. Upon prompt, accept the backup file validation process and let the restore process fully complete. transfer itunes library to windows 8

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You have now successfully transferred the iTunes library from your old PC to your new Windows 10 or 11 computer.

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