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How to back up specific songs in iTunes to an external device

I want to back up the songs in a specific iTunes playlist on my computer to an external device for example a USB drive. Or perhaps even into a Google Drive folder. Not the entire library, just the specific playlist.


Ultimately, I want to then import the songs on that playlist to a second, unconnected Apple computer which also has iTunes on it. Can you tell me how to do that? Or provide me a link to easy instructions?


I am using an iMac running OS 10.12.6 Sierra and iTunes 12.8.2.3

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 20, 2019 11:05 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2019 1:06 PM

Thank you. The trick was figuring out where the actual music files are stored. Happily I found that listed in iTunes > preferences> advanced. From there it was a simple drag and drop.


Appreciate your response.

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