Free · macOS & Windows · v1.0.0

Your Apple Music library,
back on your iPod.

iPodMusic downloads your Apple Music songs, albums and playlists as AAC or MP3, then syncs them straight to your classic iPod. iTunes not required.

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Free for macOS and Windows.

Features

One app, from Apple Music to click wheel.

Everything you need to fill a classic iPod with the music you already stream.

Songs, albums & playlists

Paste any Apple Music link to download a single track, a full album or an entire playlist.

AAC or MP3

Pick the format and quality that suit your device. Tags and album artwork come along too.

Classic iPod sync

Plug in your iPod and iPodMusic finds it, writes the music database, and syncs the tracks you choose.

Rockbox friendly

Running Rockbox? Use the folder-based sync instead and keep your library neatly organised.

Queue & progress

Line up as much as you like and watch every download progress live. Your local files stay organised.

Native desktop app

A clean, Apple Music-style interface for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows.

How it works

Three steps to a full iPod.

  1. 1

    Sign in

    Sign in to your Apple Music account inside the app. You need an active subscription.

  2. 2

    Paste a link

    Copy a song, album or playlist link from Apple Music, choose AAC or MP3, and start downloading.

  3. 3

    Sync your iPod

    Connect your classic iPod, pick what to sync, and it's ready to play when you unplug.

Download

Get iPodMusic v1.0.0

Free for macOS and Windows. Choose the installer for your computer.

macOS

Apple Silicon (M1 and later)

Download .dmg

macOS 12 Monterey or later

macOS

Intel processor

Download .dmg

macOS 12 Monterey or later

Windows

64-bit installer

Download .exe

Windows 10 or 11

Not sure which Mac you have? Open the Apple menu → About This Mac. If it says "Chip", choose Apple Silicon. If it says "Processor", choose Intel.

FAQ

Questions & answers

Which iPods are supported?

iPodMusic is built for classic, click-wheel iPods that mount as a disk, such as the iPod Classic, iPod Video and iPod nano models. Devices running Rockbox can use the folder-based sync instead.

Do I need an Apple Music subscription?

Yes. iPodMusic downloads music from your own Apple Music account, so you need to sign in with an active subscription.

macOS says the app can't be opened. What do I do?

Open the .dmg and drag iPodMusic into your Applications folder. If macOS still blocks it, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway, or right-click the app and choose Open.

Windows shows a "Windows protected your PC" warning.

Windows SmartScreen shows this warning for new apps it hasn't seen often. Click More info, then Run anyway to continue the installation.

Where are my downloads saved?

By default they go to Music/iPodMusic in your home folder. You can choose a different folder in the app's settings.

Is iPodMusic free?

Yes. iPodMusic is free to download and use on macOS and Windows.

Give your iPod a second life.

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