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A lot of iPod users are wondering “How do you download songs onto an iPod?” Here I will explain the step-by-step instructions of how you can actually DIY.

So how do you download songs onto an iPod? Before we look at the detailed steps, here a few things that you need to prepare beforehand:

1. Software - You need iTunes to facilitate the transfer to songs from your PC to iPod. It comes with the iPod but if you cannot find it. You can always download from the Apple website. Just search for “itunes download” and the download link should appear first on the list.

2. USB cable. This refers to the cable that comes with the iPod. Duh. How do you download songs onto an iPod if you do not connect your iPod to your PC?! Please note that it is advisable to install iTunes first before connecting iPod to your PC. While there should be no serious issue, it is a good practice as with any device that you hook up to PC for smooth installation. There have been reports of problem for iTunes to work with Vista. Should you face problems, unplug iPod and do a Windows Update. You should be able to resolve 90% of the issues with this.

3. Last but not least, you need the music files. Duh. If your songs are in MP3 format, you are good to go. However, if you want to extract music from audio CDs, you can do so easily using the “Import CD” function found in iTunes. There are of course other tools like AltoMP3 and Freerip but I find that using iTunes is more convenient.

Now let us look at how do you download songs onto an iPod with all these ready. Plug your iPod to PC using the USB cable. Make sure you have iTunes installed. After that, launch iTunes and go to File>> Add to Library, you will be prompted to specify the folder where the music files are. Select the folder and you are set to go. Lastly, do a sync.

Got it? Now, you will never have to ask “How do you download songs onto an iPod?” and be confused by a thousand and one instructions. When you have done it once, you can see that it is actually not that difficult. The real challenge is not about how do you download songs onto an iPod, but rather how to constantly load your iPod with the latest songs and music affordably. You should always get music from legal sources. However, buying music online can be expensive over time. The good news is that there are affordable avenues to download songs. Go for download portals that charge a one-time membership fee for unlimited downloads.

I do hope that the information will help those asking “How do you download songs onto an iPod?” Do pass it on if you know of people who are asking the same question.