"I recently purchased a new iPod touch and would like to transfer the music files from my iPad to the new iPod. Can you tell me how to do this?"
This guide will give you some insights on how to transfer music from iPad to iPod. Here are the three methods. Choose the one that fits you most.
Method 1: Transfer iPad Music to iPod Directly
To copy music from iPad to iPod, you can get help from FonePaw DoTrans (opens new window). This smart transfer tool allows iPhone/iPad/iPod users to transfer music, videos, ringtones, and more between iOS devices. Below is how it manages music on iPhone/iPad/iPod:
• Transfer music from iPhone/iPad/iPod to computer;
• Transfer songs from computer to iOS devices;
• Transfer music from iPhone to iPhone (opens new window), iPad to iPod, iPod to iPod, etc;
• Convert music files to iPhone/iPod/iPad compatible formats.
Note: All iPads and iPods running iOS 14, iPadOS, iOS 13, iOS 12, iOS 11, iOS 10, iOS 9, iOS 8 and iOS 7 are compatible with FonePaw DoTrans. They're iPod Touch 6/5/4, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad 4, The New iPad, iPad 2/1.
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1. Download and install the software
To transfer music from iPad to iPod, you need first to download and install FonePaw DoTrans. Then, you should run it by double-clicking the icon on your PC desktop.
2. Connect both iPad and iPod to your computer
Connect iPad and iPod with your computer via the USB cables simultaneously. You will see the windows as below:
3. Select the music you want to transfer
When both devices are detected, you can see all data categories on your iPad and iPod on the left-side column, including music, videos, playlists, photos, contacts, and SMS. Under iPad, click "Music" > "Music". Choose the music you want to transfer to iPod.
4. Transfer music from iPad to iPod
After you have chosen the music you want to transfer, click the "Export to Device" button. In the pull-down menu, choose to export to your iPod. When the music transfer begins, you are able to find a dialog of the transfer process shows up. The progress bar shows the percentage of the transfer process. When the transfer is finished, you are able to get all the music files on your iPod.
Well done! You have already transfer iPad songs to iPod. If you want to transfer all songs from iPad to iPod, you can also click Music Transfer and move all music from iPad to iPod in one click.
As you can see, using DoTrans to move music to your new iPhone, iPad or iPod is very straightforward and speedy. It saves the trouble of importing the music to PC or iTunes first and exporting them to the new device later. Moreover, it supports both purchased and non-purchased music.
Method 2: Transfer iPad Music to iPod via iTunes
The method only applies to music purchased from Apple. You should first transfer the purchased music from iPad to iTunes, then sync your iPod to iTunes. Please note that your iPod music will be wiped out after syncing to iTunes.
Launch iTunes and connect the iPad to the computer.
On iTunes, click the "File" > "Device" > "Transfer purchases from…". And the purchased iPad music will be added to your iTunes library.
Unplug your iPad and connect the iPod to the computer. Select "Music" > "Sync Music" to sync music in the iTunes library to your iPod.
Method 3: Downloaded iTunes Store Purchased Songs on iPod Touch
If you buy songs on iPad's iTunes Store, you can redownload these songs on iPod Touch by signing in with the same Apple ID that you used when purchasing the music.
- On your iPod Touch, sign in with the same Apple ID as that of your iPad.
- Open the iTunes Store app. Tap "More" > "Purchased" > "Music".
- Choose "Not on This iPod." Select the song, album, or music video that you want to download and tap to get the music on your iPod.
Like Method 2, Method 3 can only apply to purchased iTunes music on iPad. Moreover, Method 3 requires a longer time since you have to download the music on iPod and it can only apply to the new iPod model. Therefore, if you are looking for a quicker way to transfer both purchased and non-purchased music from iPad to iPod, Method 1 with FonePaw DoTrans, is a smarter choice.