There as many applications and methods for copying music from an ipod to computer as there are iPod models themselves, which makes finding a sure-fire, free solution a matter of tedious trial and error. To save you the work, today we're rounding up the best tools and techniques for getting music off any model iPod onto nearly any computer-for free. Whether you're a Windows user looking to yank tunes from an iPhone, a Mac fan backing up an iPod classic, or a Linux enthusiast trying to get into your new nano, we've got you covered. Follow along for a detailed look at the best ways to transfer songs from your iPod to your computer, no matter what hardware or operating system you're rocking.

Transferring new music from ipod to mac computer is straightforward if you use ipod as a standard system rather than auto sync gadget. I know auto sync is crucial feature but for number of minutes disable it.
The iPod is probably the best portable music player the world has ever seen. It's simple to use, easy to operate. It's worth of having this beautiful and reliable device. But iPod isn't perfect. One of its weakness is the inability to transfer songs from iPod to Mac directly. However, there are so many cases that need to know how to transfer songs from ipod to mac.
Guide: How to Transfer Music from iPod to Mac?
Step 1: Free download iPod Transfer for Mac software. Then, run it. Connect your iPod to Mac via USB.
Step 2: Click "Music" icon to open iPod music library folder, you can see all music files are displayed in the interface. Locate and check the music files you want transfer to Mac, and press "Export checked files to local" button.

Step 3: Select a local folder to store your music on the left panel and click the "Save" button to export the files from your iPod to local folder.
Step 4: When finished, the following information dialogbox will be poped-up as belows. It will show how many files have been done.

Done. Now you have successfully transferred music from iPod to Mac! It is very easy, isn't it? Come on!
That's it! The songs should now be on your Mac. With this iPod to Mac Transfer, you could also transfer photos, videos and any iPod files to Mac.
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