1. Connect an external drive to your Mac and locate the iTunes folder: 2. If the iTunes folder is not in its default location, then follow the steps below: 3. Consolidate iTunes library 4. Drag the iTunes folder from its location to the external drive
"Hello everyone, please, do you know how to change iTunes save location to external drive or even change its location on Mac?" Thank you in advance for your answer ! "
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Here is ! In this article, you will learn an efficient and free method to transfer iTunes backups and change their location on Mac. Follow the directions for the solutions presented below!
1. Connect an external drive to your Mac and locate the iTunes folder:
Go to Finder → Select your username → Click on iTunes to locate your default iTunes folder..
2. If the iTunes folder is not in its default location, then follow the steps below:
- Open “iTunes” → “Preferences” → “Advanced”;
- The path to your iTunes Media folder is displayed in the "iTunes Media Folder Location" box. Check the box next to "Copy files added to library to iTunes Media folder."
- Click on “OK”.
3. Consolidate iTunes library
- Open "iTunes".
- From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or iTunes window, choose “File” → “Library” → “Organize Library”.
- Select "Consolidate Files".
- If you cannot select it, check “Reorganize files in iTunes Media folder.” (You will not be able to check this box if all your iTunes media files have already been stored in Music, Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, Audiobooks, etc.)
- Click on “OK”.
Note: Remember to delete these files after the backup is complete, as the “Consolidate files” option creates duplicate files instead of moving them to RAM.
4. Drag the iTunes folder from its location to the external drive
- Close and quit iTunes.
- Go to "Finder" and locate the external drive.
- Find the iTunes folder and drag the iTunes folder from its location to the external drive.
When the transfer is successful, your library and media files will be copied to the player. And you can delete old iTunes backups to free up space on your Mac..
Now you have successfully moved iTunes backups to external drive and changed iTunes backup location on Mac.
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