{"id":41711,"date":"2018-02-24T02:17:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-24T02:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=41711"},"modified":"2018-02-24T02:17:52","modified_gmt":"2018-02-24T02:17:52","slug":"how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-1361","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-1361.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have downloaded some of your favorite files from Mac, such as songs, movies and so on, you can find some solutions to transfer data from Mac to iPod. This process is not hard to handle. This guidance will show you 5 methods to solve the problem. Now let\u2019s start to read the detailed contents in this tutorial.  <\/p>\n<p>More tutorials for Mac users: <br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-download-music-from-mac-to-iphone.html\" title=\"How to Download Music from Mac to iPhone\" target=\"_blank\">How to Download Music from Mac to iPhone<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-sync-iphone-to-new-mac-without-losing-data.html\" title=\"How to Sync iPhone to New Mac\" target=\"_blank\">How to Sync iPhone to New Mac<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-transfer-ringtones-from-iphone-to-mac.html\" title=\"How to Transfer Ringtones from iPhone to Mac\" target=\"_blank\">How to Transfer Ringtones from iPhone to Mac<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod with iTunes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: How to Transfer Data from Mac to iPod via File Sharing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod without iTunes but iCloud Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod via Email<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod without iTunes but iTransfer for Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\"><strong>Part 1: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod with iTunes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>iTunes is a common tool to solve how to move files from Mac to iPod. It is useful for you to back up your files with iTunes and then use them in the future in case you need. The steps shown below will instruct you to achieve your aim. Here I will take music for instance.  <\/p>\n<p>1. On Mac, run iTunes and make sure it is the latest version. Connect iPod with Mac. Afterwards, you need to go to \u201cFile > Add to Library\u201d to navigate to your Mac music files that you want to transfer to iPod. The added music will show in the music library of iTunes on Mac. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-1.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-1.jpg\" title=\"Add to Library\" alt=\"Add to Library\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>2. Go to \u201ciPod icon > Settings > Summary > Music\u201d tab and then choose \u201cSync Music\u201d option to check. After that, select the music files you want to move to iPod. Finally, you can click on the \u201cApply\u201d button to begin to sync music to iPod. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3: When the sync process is over, the Mac files will be on your iPod. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-2.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-2.jpg\" title=\"choose Sync Music\" alt=\"choose Sync Music\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Note: Before you start to sync files to iPod, you need to go to \u201cPreferences > Devices\u201d to make sure \u201cPrevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically\u201d is checked.<\/p>\n<p>This solution is quite simple. However, the previous files on your iPod will be erased. If you mind this disadvantage, you can continue to check out other ways in this tutorial to assist you. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\"><strong>Part 2: How to Transfer Data from Mac to iPod via File Sharing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>File sharing can also be used to solve how to move files from Mac to iPod. It allows you to transfer files between Mac and an application on your iPod. This is a feature of iTunes as well. Now let\u2019s begin to see how to make it via file sharing function. Here I will take movies for instance.  <\/p>\n<p>1. Connect iPod with Mac and then you need to launch the latest version of iTunes on Mac. <\/p>\n<p>2. Click on \u201ciPod icon > Apps\u201d and then go to the \u201cFile Sharing\u201d section in the right part of the interface. <\/p>\n<p>3. Select an application that can share movies from the listed ones in the section of \u201cFile Sharing\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>4. You can scroll and drop the movies from the list of \u201cDocuments\u201d to a folder on your Mac to copy movies from Mac to iPod easily. You can also tap the \u201cAdd\u201d button in the \u201cDocuments\u201d list to navigate to the movies that you would like to transfer from Mac. Finally, you can click \u201cAdd\u201d to finish the process. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-3.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-3.jpg\" title=\"Transfer Data from Mac to iPod via File Sharing\" alt=\"Transfer Data from Mac to iPod via File Sharing\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you want to solve the problem without iTunes, you can refer to other ways in this guidance to assist you. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part3\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 3: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod without iTunes but iCloud Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to solve how to move files from Mac to iPod without iTunes, you can take advantage of iCloud Drive to help you to get rid of it. Follow me to check out how to make it with iCloud Drive in the contents shown below. <\/p>\n<p>1. On your Mac, click on the Apple icon and then tap \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-4.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-4.jpg\" title=\"tap System Preferences\" alt=\"tap System Preferences\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>2. Choose the \u201ciCloud\u201d option to click on and then tick \u201ciCloud Drive\u201d to enable it. After that, you need to click on the button of \u201cManage\u201d to save your settings. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-5.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-5.jpg\" title=\"Choose the iCloud option\" alt=\"Choose the iCloud option\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>3. Navigate to the folder of iCloud Drive in \u201cFinder\u201d. After that, you can choose the files on your Mac that you want to transfer to iPod. Drag the chosen files to the folder of iCloud Drive.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-6.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-6.jpg\" title=\"Navigate to the folder of iCloud Drive in Finder\" alt=\"Navigate to the folder of iCloud Drive in Finder\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>4. On your iPod, you need to click to open iCloud Drive app and then the Mac files will show in the folder of iCloud drive. You can tap on the download button to save the Mac files to your iPod to solve the problem without iTunes perfectly. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-7.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-7.jpg\" title=\"open iCloud Drive app\" alt=\"open iCloud Drive app\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In order to solve how to move files from Mac to iPod without iTunes, you can also use Email to assist you. The fourth part will instruct you to realize your goal with Email.  <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part4\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 4: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod via Email<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Email can also help you to solve various transfer problems, including how to move files from Mac to iPod without iTunes. Now let\u2019s get to the point on how to make it via Email. <\/p>\n<p>1. On Mac, open a browser to log into your email address and then tap the compose icon to start to compose a new mail. After that, attach the Mac files to the new mail by tapping on the attach button. Fill in other necessary information in this interface and send the new email to another email address. Make sure both email accounts are yours. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-8.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-8.jpg\" title=\"tap the compose icon\" alt=\"tap the compose icon\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>2. On your iPod, sign into the email address to receive the new email. Afterwards, you can download the attached files to your iPod. <\/p>\n<p>However, if you want to transfer lots of large files from Mac to iPod, this method is not suitable. You can check out other solutions to help you. In the next part, I will tell you how to move files from Mac to iPod without iTunes but iTransfer for Mac. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part5\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 5: How to Transfer Files from Mac to iPod without iTunes but iTransfer for Mac<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer-mac\/\" title=\"Leawo iPhone Transfer for Mac\" target=\"_blank\"> Leawo iTransfer for Mac<\/a><\/strong> is an efficient tool to help you to deal with how to move files from Mac to iPod without iTunes. Its powerful functions allow you to manage 12 kinds of files among computers, iDevices and iTunes. It can offer you satisfying results. Now let\u2019s begin to see how to achieve your transfer aim with this professional software. Here I would like to take music for instance. <\/p>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"jumbotron of myjumbotron-1\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/products-banner\/itransfer-mac.png\" alt=\"iTransfer\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer-mac\/\" title=\"Leawo iTransfer for Mac\" target=\"_blank\">Leawo iTransfer for Mac<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"win_icon\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2609 copy files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.<br \/>\n            \u2609 copy up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.<br \/>\n            \u2609 Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, etc.<br \/>\n            \u2609 Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt10\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 1: Run Leawo iTransfer and Connect iPod to Mac<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Connect iPod with Mac with proper USB cable. Launch iTransfer for Mac and your iPod information will appear in the interface.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-9.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-9.jpg\" title=\"Run Leawo iTransfer and Connect iPod to Mac\" alt=\"Run Leawo iTransfer and Connect iPod to Mac\" width=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 2: Open \u201cMusic\u201d Tab and Add MP3 Files<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to \u201ciPod icon > LIBRARY > Music\u201d panel to check all songs in your iPod. Afterwards, you need to tap \u201cFile > Add\u201d and then choose \u201cAdd File\u201d or \u201cAdd Folder\u201d as you need. Navigate to the music files on Mac that you want to transfer to iPod. You can also drag and drop the music files into this software.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-10.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-10.jpg\" title=\"Open Music Tab\" alt=\"Open Music Tab\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 3: Transfer Music to iPod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you have selected the files you need, the program will begin to move files from Mac to iPod. In a few seconds, the process will complete. Thus the Mac files will be available on your iPod.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-11.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/how-to-transfer-files-from-mac-to-ipod-11.jpg\" title=\"Transfer Music to iPod\" alt=\"Transfer Music to iPod\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This great tool can help you to solve diverse transfer problems. You can also use it to transfer files from iPod to Mac with a few clicks.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have downloaded some of your favorite files from Mac, such as songs, movies and so on, you can find some solutions to transfer data from Mac to iPod. This process is not hard to handle. 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