Prevent iTunes from copying mp3s into library

stringzz

macrumors member

Original poster

Jan 4, 2008

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• Apr 3, 2008

• #1

I have many mp3's outside of my iTunes library, and I want to listen to these mp3's without iTunes copying them into the library, is this possible? I then would like to them copy the ones I like into the library.


Also, if I add to library, the file is copied into the iTunes folder, is there a way that it can just be linked into the library using the file in it's original location?

 

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kuwisdelu

macrumors 65816

Jan 13, 2008

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• Apr 3, 2008

• #2

Preferences -> Advanced -> Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to Library

Uncheck.

 

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kuwisdelu

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Jan 13, 2008

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• Apr 3, 2008

• #3

oops...double post.

 

gauchogolfer

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Jan 28, 2005

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American Riviera

• Apr 3, 2008

• #4

In iTunes preferences, try unchecking the box that says 'copy to iTunes Music Folder when importing".

Edit: too slow

 

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macpropilot

macrumors newbie

Apr 5, 2008

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• Apr 5, 2008

• #5

If you want to just listen to decide if they are worth keeping in the iTunes Library, you could use "Quicklook" first - just select the songs you want to listen to in Finder and hit the Space bar in Leopard.