Best Free iPod to Mac Transfer Tools - Copy iPod files to Mac and iTunes

iPod is a great music player that delivers amazing audio quality and listening experience. Many music lovers all over the world use it everyday. But many times managing an iPod becomes difficult. The storage space fills up as you keep adding songs to it. The documents, images and videos stored on the iPod also need to be moved sometimes. iOS does not give you much options to fiddle around with your iPod and manage it.

So what do you do when you want to transfer music from iPod to Mac or computer? Maybe you want to rebuild your iTunes library on computer from iTunes songs. To free up space on iPod, you also need to delete duplicate files from iPod to Mac. Or you have restored your factory settings and want to restore the iPod. Are you looking for ways to backup iPod files?

We will list some great tools that let you do the all the job stated above. Some powerful programs like TunesGo even lets you do more amazing things. Each software is discussed in detail so that you can choose the one that fits you!

• Part 1: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - TunesGo for Mac
  
• Part 2: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - YamiPod
  
• Part 3: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - iMacsoft iPod to Mac Transfer
  
• Part 4: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - Floola
  
• Part 5: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - iSkysoft TunesOver for Mac

Part 1: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - TunesGo for Mac

Ever wanted to transfer your music collection from your iPod to Mac? There are various tools that can help you do so. The best one among them is TunesGo for Mac - iOS Transfer for Mac. TunesGo for Mac helps you to transfer everything - photos, playlists, videos, music - from your iPod to your Mac or iTunes. It is compatible with Windows 10, iTunes 12, iOS 9, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. There is free version as well as a pro one.

Following features are available:

• Never lose any music element - Not only does it transfer your music, but also album artwork, ratings, playlists, play counts etc.
• Automatic conversion - It automatically converts non iOS supported formats to those that are compatible.
• Automatic fixing - Incomplete ID3 information is automatically fixed.
• Don't worry about quality - Unlike a lot of other tools, the transfer process does not decrease the audio quality of the music.
• Share - You can also share music that you have purchased with different Apple IDs.
• Automatic detection - It automatically detects duplicate songs and keeps only one copy.
• Transfer playlists effortlessly - You can not only transfer individual songs, but playlists too.
• No restrictions - You can transfer music and playlists without any iTunes restrictions.
• Convert GIF - You can convert any video or photos to be GIF image.

Here are two methods available. Steps on how to transfer files from iPod to Mac:

Method 1: Using the shortcut key for an iPod to Mac transfer of all files together

Step 1 Launch iPod to Mac Transfer Tool

You need download TunesGo for this transfer. You can either opt to try out the free version first or buy the pro version. Once you have the software, open Wondershare TunesGo. Now, you need to connect your iPod (from which you wish to transfer data) to your Mac (to which you wish to transfer).

Step 2Connecting iPod with Mac

Once it is connected, you will see your iPod details on the software on your Mac screen.

Step 3 Transfer iPod Music to Mac

You will find the Music tab on the top of the TunesGo. Then select the music and Export to Mac.

Step 4 Choose a destination folder

The software will now prompt you to choose a destination folder. Choose or create one, and then click 'Save'.

Once the export is over, you will see a notification telling you how many files have been transferred. Not only you can transfer music to Mac, but also videos, photos and so on.

Not only the whole music, but also you can select some parts of the music, even you can transfer playlist to Mac.

Part 2: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - YamiPod

YamiPod is an application that can help you manage all your files within your iPad itself. It has many unique features, and has recently become very popular. Its principle features areas follows:

a. It is free to use.

b. It does not need any software installation - it can be run directly from your iPod.

c. The iPod is recognized automatically by YamiPod.

d. If there are any duplicate copies, the application does not transfer the copies.

e. It also helps you find music files that you may have lost.

f. There are advanced settings for the music import or export options.

Reviews of Yami Pod have been quite positive. Users say that they like it because

- It allows them to easily edit ratings.

- It supports more than one iPod at the same time.

- It has a music player with built in support, which allows more convenience.

Part 3: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - iMacsoft iPod to Mac Transfer

iMacsoft iPod to Mac transfer helps you transfer any files from your iPod - whether it is music, video, podcast, videos, TV series - to your Mac. Following are some key features:

a. It allows you to manage more than one iPod from the same computer system.

b. It allows you to skip iTunes and make a direct transfer.

c. You can transfer files from a computer system to iPod without it affecting the already existing files on your iPod.

d. The interface is easy to use and intuitive.

e. Supports all kinds of iPods - iPod Touch, iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, Video iPod etc.

f. Along with 26 iPods, you can also manage an iPhone from the app.

Favorable customer reviews highlight the best features:

- Easy to use, doesn't take time to transfer.

- The large number of iPods it supports can help create a collective backup or a collective music library.

- It transfers not only from iPod to Mac, but also from Mac to iPod.

Part 4: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - Floola

Floola is an easy way to manage your iPod and to transfer files from your iPod to your Mac. It has the following features:

a. You can easily manage and transfer playlists.

b. Incompatible formats of music or video files are converted to make them compatible.

c. If a software you downloaded has created a problem with your iPod, Floola can fix it.

d. You can play your iPod music on your Mac through this tool.

e. You can add whatever artwork you want to your songs.

f. You can easily add files by just copying the url of the file.

Reviews have pointed out the following pros and cons:

- The interface is a little bit clunkier compared to other alternatives.

- It doesn't support iPod touch and iPhone.

- You can easily manage notes through this tool.

Part 5: iPod to Mac Transfer Tool - iSkysoft TunesOver for Mac

This tool allows you to not only transfer files from your iPod to your Mac, but also from your Mac to your iPod. Here are the main featuresof this tool:

a. The transfer process is incredibly fast.

b. You can create a new playlist through this tool of your videos, music etc. for the benefit of easy accessibility.

c. The process is easier than using iTunes.

d. The interface is intuitive.

e. It allows for drag and drop transfer which is very convenient.

f. You can transfer files among multiple iPods at once.

User reviews have recognized this tool as one of the better ones:

- It allows up to 26 iPods to connect. This is a great option at a party.

- You can even copy between iPod and iPhone.

- You don't need to use Mac iPod transfer function.