How to Put Music from YouTube on Your iPod

Last Updated: July 21, 2023

Are you obsessed with a song but can't seem to find it anywhere but on YouTube? Converting audio from YouTube is actually easier than it seems. All you'll need is a high-quality audio file and some easily learned computer skills.

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Though many videos will probably feature the song you want, some will do a better job of it than others; be sure to listen the whole way through to make sure there are no hiccups or snags.
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Simply click inside the address bar to select the entire URL and hit CTRL+C to copy.

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Convert the file using a free file conversion site. Sites like freefileconvert.com, or mediaconverter.org will allow you to input the URL containing your desired media file, select the desired output file type (mp3 and mp4 are best for iTunes), and email the converted file to yourself.
- Don’t pay for this service. If a site asks you to pay, find another one; they are plenty out there.
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This may take an hour or more depending on the size of the file and the business of the server.
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Simply right-click the attachment and choose Save File or Save As . If the file saves without prompting you for a download location, look for it on your desktop or in your downloads folder.
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For Windows, go to Properties > Details ; for Mac, go to Get Info . Input the correct song title, artist, etc.
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If your iTunes is set to automatically organize the iTunes Music folder, you can also simply open iTunes and drag the file into the Library; it should copy the file for you and place it in the appropriate spot. If not, create a folder yourself.
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Make sure the audio is correct and intact. While you’re at it, make sure that the Title, Artist, Album Artist, Genre, and so forth are correctly formatted; you may also want to add album artwork.
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You've now got a song that looks no different from your other music!

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Can't I just go onto YouTube, look for the song, copy the url and use something like youtube-mp3.org and download it? Or won't that work?

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This will work just fine! Just make sure the YouTube-to-mp3 link you click on is safe before proceeding.

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Is this for an iPod Classic?

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