Hello, I need your help! I want to sync my podcasts from iTunes to my iPhone, but I'm afraid of losing other media files. Is there any way possible for me to do that? I will appreciate all your suggestions, thanks!

Podcasts were, or still are, popular among the users of iOS devices, as the users can choose the categories they are interested in, and then sync the podcasts to their iPhone, iPad or iPod to have an enjoyment. Of course, users are able to purchase the podcasts in the iTunes Store, and then they are able to listen to the podcasts on their devices. Purchasing podcasts from iTunes Store is very easy to be done, however, when the users are wondering about how to transfer podcasts from iTunes to iPhone, they will come up with difficulties. Following the post below to know how to finish the task.

Part 1. Transfer Podcasts from iTunes to iPhone Directly

As is known, during the sync of iTunes, it will erase all the non-purchased items from the device. But it is still the fastest way to move podcasts from computer to iPhone. If you are new to iOS devices, the following tutorial is just right for you:

1. Start iTunes and go to "Edit > Preferences > Devices", and check "Stop iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically".
2. Plug iPhone into computer via USB cable, and iTunes will launch automatically. If not, you should manually start it.
3. iTunes will recognize your iPhone and display it at the icon of the iPhone at the upper right corner. Choose "Podcasts" and the contents will show up in the window.
4. You will see the podcasts you have downloaded in the summary panel. Check "Sync Podcasts" and select the podcasts you want to sync. Then click "Apply" at the right bottom. iTunes will sync the podcasts to your iPhone.

When the sync is done, you will find the podcasts in your iPhone. You are able to listen to the podcasts within the "Podcast" app. Of course, syncing with iTunes will lead to the loss of the non-purchased items. In this case, to ensure that you will transfer podcasts from iTunes to iPhone, you should try the third-party software, which also provides help for transferring podcasts from iTunes to iPhone.

Part 2. Transfer Podcasts from iTunes to iPhone with iTransfer

Among all the data transfer programs for iOS devices, Leawo iTransfer is one of the best. This software enables users to transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and computer without the sync of iTunes. The following guidance will show you how to transfer podcasts from iTunes to iPhone, and you are allowed to free download the software to have a try. Note that the trial version has limited transfer times.

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Tips: Leawo iTransfer only works with iTunes installed on your PC.

1. Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone to computer with the USB cable. The software will automatically detect the libraries of your iPhone, and then display the libraries in the left sidebar. You will find the iTunes libraries below your iPhone libraries. Choose "Podcasts" in iTunes library, and then the contents will be shown in the right part of the window. Click the transfer button to transfer all the podcasts to your iPhone. Or hold "Ctrl" key and check the podcasts you need, then right-click the chosen podcasts to "Transfer to iPhone".

2. After selecting files, you will see the pop-up dialog of transfer settings. Check "Transfer to List" and select "iPhone" in the drop-down menu. Then click "Transfer Now" at the right bottom to start transferring podcasts from iTunes to iPhone. When the transfer is ongoing, you will see a pop-up dialog. The progress bar in the dialog will notice the percentage of the transfer process. When the transfer is finished, you will get the podcasts in your iPhone.

Part 3. Transfer Podcasts from iTunes to iPhone with TunesGo Retro

Another powerful iPhone transfer tool is Wondershare TunesGo Retro, which lets you get video and audio Podcasts from iTunes to iPhone easily without format issue bothers. Besides, it suooprts to transfer music, photos, videos, playlists from your iPhone, iPad& iPod to iTunes Library& PC for backup, and it can manage music and photos freely. The following guidance will focus on how to transfer Podcasts from iTunes to iPhone on Windows PC with Wondershare TunesGo Retro (Windows).

1. Connect your iPhone with PC via the USB cable. Launch Wondershare TunesGo Retro (Windows) and it will recognize your iPhone. Then click Media on the left sidebar. From the new dialogue window, you can see "Podcasts" on the top. Click "Podcasts" to see all video and audio Podcasts on your iPhone. Click "Add" button and select "Add File" in the drop-down list.

In the new pop-up, click "Music" in the left > double-click "iTunes" in the right> double-click "iTunes Media"> double-click "Podcasts" > select wanted video or audio Podcasts and click "Open". And then you can see that Podcasts from iTunes are transferred to your iPhone. If these Podcasts you’re transferring are not iPhone compatible ones, a prompt will appear, asking you to convert them. Just click "Convert" button to convert Podcasts to iPhone fully supported formats for transferring.

Part 4. iTransfer vs TunesGo Retro

As the above mentioned, Leawo iTransfer and Wondershare TunesGo Retro are both helpful for transferring podcasts. Excepting for transferring podcasts from iTunes to iPhone without any issue, they have other functions and features with some similarities and differences. And there is a comprehensive comparison between them in the table below.

Leawo iTransfer Wondershare TunesGo Retro
Transfer files between iOS devices, iTunes and computers
Transfer between iOS devices directly
Backup iPhone, iPad and iPod files
Transfer and manage music and playlists
Transfer and manage photos and videos
Transfer other media files: podcasts, audiobooks
Transfer contacts and messages
Transfer apps, notes and ringtones
All non-purchased media files are supported to transfer
Compatible with the latest iOS devices: iPhone SE, iPhone 6S
Support the latest Windows 10
Windows version
Mac version
Price(Lifetime) $29.95 $39.95