Transfer Music from LimeWire to iTunes

Before transferring music from LimeWire to iTunes, be sure you know the risks involved. Many people download music or video files from LimeWire and transfer them to iTunes so that they can enjoy them on their iPod.

LimeWire is a file-sharing program that allows you to download music and videos that other users have uploaded. After you download the files, they are ready for you to use with the media player of your choice. When using a service like LimeWire, it is important that you understand that there are no protections on the files you download. While a majority of the files found on Limewire are fine, there is a chance that some of them could contain viruses or be illegal copies of copyrighted material. Illegally downloading music and video can lead to stiff fines or jail time. It is safer to purchase your music from the iTunes Store, Amazon.com or other music download sites.

Transferring Files
If you still choose to use LimeWire, you can transfer your files to iTunes two different ways: by manually moving your music or by setting LimeWire to transfer files automatically.

Manual Transfer

1. Open the iTunes application.
2. Select a file.
3. Select Add to Library.
4. Search for the music files on your hard drive. They should be located in the Downloads folder for LimeWire.
5. Select the music file you wish to transfer.

After you have all the files transferred to iTunes, you can organize them in playlists as you see fit.

Automatic Transfer

1. Open LimeWire.
2. Select the Preferences menu.
3. Select Saving.
4. Browse the destination files to select a folder that is also used by iTunes.
5. Highlight that file and click Open.
6. Click Apply on the Options screen to save the folder as the destination folder.

Remember that some files are not compatible with iTunes, including RealMedia, Windows Media and Ogg Vorbis audio. In order for these files to be played by iTunes, you need to burn them to a CD and the rip them back into iTunes, or use a utility program to convert them into a format that iTunes recognizes.