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iTunes is a free software developed by Apple Inc., available for download on both Mac and PC. It can also be used on devices such as iPod, iPad, and iPhone. After downloading iTunes, you can either transfer tracks to your library or purchase music directly from the Apple iTunes Store [sources: Netcis, PCWorld].
Follow these steps to import music from audio CDs into iTunes.
- Launch the iTunes app on your device.
- Insert a CD into your computer's drive. A pop-up window will appear asking if you'd like to import the CD.
- Click Yes to import all of the CD's contents into your iTunes library.
- Click No if you'd prefer to import only certain tracks. Uncheck the boxes next to any songs you don't want to import.
- Click Import CD to begin transferring the tracks to iTunes.
Here's how to transfer a music file from your computer to iTunes.
- Open the iTunes application on your device.
- Navigate to Preferences and click on the Advanced tab. Make sure the option Copy files to the iTunes Music folder when adding to library is checked. Hit OK to confirm.
- In the File menu, select Add File to Library. On a Mac, choose Add to Library.
- Browse your files and select the music track you wish to add. iTunes will automatically copy the file to the iTunes music folder [source: Apple].
Follow these steps to purchase music from the iTunes store and add it to your iTunes library.
- Go to the iTunes store on the Apple website.
- Browse through the categories Apple offers and choose the music you wish to buy.
- Select the track you want, then find the exact version you wish to add to your iTunes.
- Click on it and follow the steps to complete the purchase. Once purchased, the music will automatically be downloaded to your iTunes [source: Apple].
