How To Change Itunes Library Mac
When you install iTunes for Windows, by default the Library location is in your local My Music folder. If you want to save space on your hard drive, change the location to an external or network drive.
From the menu bar click Edit >> Preferences.
On a Mac, go to iTunes >> Preferences.
Change where your iTunes files are stored on Mac Change where imported files are stored. In the iTunes app on your Mac, choose iTunes Preferences. Consolidate your files in the iTunes folder. Add files to your library without adding them to your iTunes folder. Locate your iTunes files. 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.
The Preferences window comes up. Click the Advanced icon and next to the iTunes Media Folder Location field click Change.
Now select the location you want to make the new library location. Export photo library mac. Here I’m selecting the music folder from my home server. But you can select any location you want.
Now any media I buy from the iTunes store will be places in the network location. I also need to copy all of my songs over to iTunes. To do this, open the music directory, hit [Ctrl][A] on the keyboard to highlight all music folders. Then drag them to iTunes.
Now wait while your songs copy over.
Success. Now the iTunes music library has been transferred from the new location.
How To Change Itunes Library At Boot
If you have a lot of music in your collection, changing the library location to an external or network drive, saves a lot of space on your local drive.
Upgrade your iTunes library in macOS Catalina
When you open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app for the first time in macOS Catalina, your iTunes library is upgraded so you can use it with the new apps. If you have multiple iTunes libraries, you need to upgrade each library before you can use and switch between them in macOS Catalina.
Switch to another iTunes library
- Hold down the Option key, then open the Music app or Apple TV app.
- In the window that appears, click Choose Library.
- Select a library, then click Choose.
How To Migrate Itunes Library To New Mac
Learn more about what happens when you upgrade another iTunes library.