Find and Download Music for Your iPod for Free

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If you don’t want to pay for music in the iTunes store or sign up for an Apple Music subscription, there are plenty of ways to load up your iPod with free music. In this article, we’ll tell you where to find free music and talk you through the best ways to download those free tunes onto your iPod.

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Finding Free Music

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  1. While there are lots of apps that let you stream music on your iPod at no cost, it’s harder to find ones that let you download free songs directly to your device. Luckily, there are a few exceptions out there. If you have an iPod touch, try one of the following apps available from the App Store :
  2. There are several places on the web where you can legally download free music. While these sites may not offer tons of major new releases, they’re great for finding older tunes as well as tracks by independent musicians. Download the music you want onto your computer, then upload it to your iTunes music library so you can easily put it on your iPod. Check out resources like:
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  3. One easy way to get free tunes is to rip audio tracks from YouTube videos. There are several websites and apps you can use to convert YouTube videos to MP3 tracks . Once you’ve isolated the audio and downloaded it to your computer, add it to your iTunes library and upload it to your iPod—we'll show you how to transfer the music files a bit later in this article. Try an easy-to-use browser-based converter, such as:
  4. Download a torrent of the music you want. This method is a little riskier than some of the other ways to get free music, but it’s a good way to get tracks that might be hard to find otherwise. Just make sure to take safety precautions so your computer doesn’t get infected with viruses or malware. [2] Download the track to your computer, then upload it to your iPod. A few popular torrent downloaders include:
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Adding Music to Your iPod from iTunes

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  1. Once you’ve downloaded some free music onto your computer and added it to iTunes, you can transfer the music by syncing your iPod with your computer. Start by opening iTunes on your computer. [3]
    • Use this method if you have a PC or a Mac running any OS older than MacOS 10.15.
    • If you have a Mac running macOS Catalina or later, jump down to our section on transferring with Finder .
    • If you want to be able to listen to the songs on any internet-connected device, you can also try using a cloud-based music app .
  2. Plug your iPod into your computer with a USB cable. [4] When you plug in your iPod, it may prompt you to Trust This Computer . Tap Trust to allow the two devices to connect. [5]
  3. The Device button is located in the top left corner of the iTunes window. It looks like an iPhone or iPod. [6]
  4. In the pane on the left side of the iTunes window, under the Settings heading, select Music . [7]
  5. Check any additional boxes under Sync if you want to sync specific categories of content from your music library. [8]
  6. Select Apply in the lower right corner of the window, which should start the syncing process. If syncing doesn’t start automatically, click the Sync button at the bottom of the window. [9]
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Transferring Downloads Using Finder (MacOS 10.15 and Later)

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  1. If you have a Mac that’s running MacOS 10.15 or later, you can skip using iTunes and sync music directly to your iPod from the Finder. Start by plugging your iPod into your computer using a USB cable. [10]
  2. Click the
    Mac Finder
    Finder button in the dock at the bottom of your computer screen. [11] You can also:
    • Click the desktop on your Mac, then select the File dropdown menu from the top of the screen and click New Finder Window .
    • Select the desktop, then press ⌘ Command + N .
  3. Wait for your iPod to appear in the sidebar of the Finder window , then click it to select it. You should see it under the Locations heading. [12]
    • Follow any prompts that pop up. For example, a Trust This Computer? prompt may appear on your iPod screen. If so, select Trust . You might also be prompted to update your iPod to the latest version of iOS.
    • If you don’t see your iPod, make sure that it’s turned on and unlocked, and navigate to the Home Screen . You may also need to unplug any other USB devices that are currently connected. [13]
  4. Look for a horizontal menu of content types you can sync close to the top of the Finder window . Click on Music . [14]
  5. If you don’t want to sync your whole music library, select Selected artists, albums, genres, and playlists and choose the music you want from the menu below. [15]
  6. If that doesn’t automatically begin the syncing process, click the Sync button. [16]
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Using a Third-Party App to Manage Downloads

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  1. If you’d like to be able to download free music to your iPod on the go, storing your music files in the cloud is a good option. To do this, you’ll need an iPod Touch with access to the App Store. Once you have some free tunes on your computer, upload them to a service such as:
    • Dropbox
    • Google Drive
    • OneDrive
    • MEGA
  2. There are several apps available that will let you download songs onto your iPod from cloud storage. Open the App Store and download an app such as:
  3. With many of these third-party apps, you can either stream your songs directly from the cloud or download them to play offline. Follow the instructions in the app to find out how to download the songs and store them on your device.
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    Talk to your parents about the reasons you want the iPod touch, and volunteer to do extra work around the house in an effort to make the money needed to purchase it.
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    You play it on your computer first, If you like it, put it on your iPod. If not, delete it by dragging it to the recycling bin or pressing shift + delete.
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