Method 2: Move iTunes Library to Other Location (External Hard Drive) Method 1: Move Your iTunes Library to A New Computer with Migration Assistant On a Mac, the feasible way to transfer an iTunes library to a new computer is using the Migration Assistant tool, which allows users to copy different contents such as documents, apps, user accounts. There are a few ways to transfer your iTunes library from one computer to another. When you get a new Mac, use Setup Assistant (or Migration Assistant, if you’re switching from Windows) to move files—including your iTunes files—from your old computer to the new one.

Oct 29, 2010 This video will show you how to migrate your iTunes library from a Mac to a PC. Your playlists, ratings, and play count will remain in tact. For this video I used: -A MacBook running OSX 10.6.4.
Sep 24, 2019 After iTunes finishes copying your library to its new location, you can delete the original folder by going to Users your account Music iTunes and moving the iTunes Media folder to the trash. Don't delete the original iTunes folder or any files or folders it contains, other than the iTunes Media or iTunes Music folder.
Jan 04, 2020 How to Move Your iTunes Library. You can move your iTunes library to a different folder, computer, or drive. Here's how to do it, even in macOS Catalina, which ditches iTunes for the Music app.

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Mac won't let you store new contents when it is running out of storage space. A full hard disk attributes to the multifarious data types you stored. So it is time to set about dealing with the problem and freeing up your Mac. There are many options you can use to do this. But now, we'll concentrate on the way to move iTunes Library to other locations.

iTunes Library stores many different kinds of media files such as songs, music videos, movies or other items you added to iTunes. Those contents can eat up a large number of storage space on your Mac. You can move your iTunes Library from your old Mac to a new computer or an external hard drive. This post will share the two easy ways: Migration Assistant and iTunes Library transfer tool.

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Method 1: Move Your iTunes Library to A New Computer with Migration Assistant

On a Mac, the feasible way to transfer an iTunes library to a new computer is using the Migration Assistant tool, which allows users to copy different contents such as documents, apps, user accounts and so on easily. It transfers most of the contents very well and will save your time a lot.

Before you can start with the process, you need to:

1. The Mac you want to copy iTunes Library from (the source Mac) should be in OS X Snow Leopard v10.6.8 or later. But you are advised to update both of your computers to the latest OS version.

2. The source Mac should have a name and you can go to 'Apple menu > System Preferences > Sharing' to check or name it from the Computer Name field.

Name your old Mac

3. Make sure both of your computer are connected to a power source.

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Now, you can follow the steps below to move your iTunes Library to another Mac.

Step 1: Connect both of your computers to the same local Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: On the Mac you're copying iTunes Library to (the destination Mac), open Finder and go to 'Applications > Utilities folder > Migration Assistant' and click 'Continue'. Then choose 'From a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk' option on the interface. Click on the 'Continue' icon to move on.

Choose 'From a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk' option

Step 3: On a Mac you want to copy iTunes Library from (the source Mac), go to 'Applications > Utilities folder > Migration Assistant'. Now, we need to choose 'To another Mac' and click on the 'Continue' button.

Step 4: Go back to the destination Mac, you need to select the source Mac (with a name). Click on the 'Continue' button and you will see security code on the interface.

You will see security code on the interface

Step 5: Swift to the source Mac and confirm the code, which should be the same as the one on your destination Mac. Then click 'Continue'.

Step 6: Now go back to the destination Mac and select the music files you want to transfer. The process may take a while. Please wait patiently.

Method 2: Move iTunes Library to Other Location (External Hard Drive)

The other way you can free up your Mac is to move your iTunes Library to an external hard drive. Now, let's see how to do below:

1. Purchase an external hard drive. If you already have one, it would be great!

2. Plug your exteranl hard drive to Your Mac and get it detected.

3. From the menu bar at the top of your Mac screen,choose 'Go > Home > Music > iTunes' in the Finder menu to find out the Mac iTunes Library location.

4. Go to 'iTunes > Preferences > Advanced' and check in the boxes next to 'Keep iTunes Media folder organized' and'Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library'.

5. Then launch iTunes. Go to 'File > Library > Organize Library' and choose 'Consolidate files'.

Move Itunes Library To External Drive

6. Now quite iTunes and you can move your iTunes Library to external hard drive.

You can also head to this guide to see more details: How Do I Move My iTunes Library to Another Hard Drive?

Transfer iTunes Library to exteranl drive

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FonePaw - Solution - Transfer - Transfer iTunes Library to New Mac

If you just purchased a new Mac and would like to copy the entire iTunes Library from old computer to the new one, you will want to read this article! There is no need to feel panic or nervous even though you've never done such a task. I've helped customers back up iPhone to Mac, and I've also helped them transfer music, photos, videos, etc. from iOS device to Mac. Now I'm happy to solve this trouble for you if you do think it's a daunting task to move your iTunes library over to the new Mac.

The method that we'll use in this article requires a program called FonePaw iOS Transfer. It's a user-friendly program that can copy iTunes library to new Mac. All types of data including photos, videos, contacts, notes, messages, playlist, books, etc. are supported by this program. Besides, you can transfer files directly between iOS devices and computer with different combinations, such as from iOS device to iOS device, from iOS device to computer or vice versa. This program works with well with iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, etc.

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Move iTunes Library to New Mac

Note:

• Before getting started, please sync your iTunes library with iPhone/iPad/iPod so as to make sure that you've copied the entire iTunes library with all music, videos, playlist, etc. to your iOS device.

• If you are using a Windows computer, please refer to how to transfer iTunes library to new computer.

How To Move Itunes Library From Mac To Mac

Step 1. Launch FonePaw iOS Transfer on Mac

How To Migrate Itunes Library From Old Mac To New Mac

First of all, download and install the software on your new Mac. After that, launch the program and connect your device to Mac via the USB cable. Wait until you see the below interface pop up.

Step 2. Copy iTunes Library to New Mac

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How To Move Itunes Library From Mac To New Mac