How do I copy my iTunes library over from my iMac to my M1 MBP?

[The Cockney Rebel]

As per the title.

I've been advised a few times how to do it, but I can't find the posts!

Exactly what do I have to copy over, and what do I do once the folders/files are on the M1 MBP?

I'm currently copying the entire Music folder from my iMac to an external drive.

Thanks in advance for your help ...

 

[allonym]

This might help: https://www.imore.com/how-move-your-itunes-library-external-hard-drive

 

[deeddawg]

Should be as simple as moving the folder & contents over, then ensuring the Music app is looking in the proper spot.

Set the folder in Music app -> Preferences -> Files

Location on my system is "/Macintosh HD/Users/deeddawg/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music"

 

[James_C]

I've been advised a few times how to do it, but I can't find the posts!

I remember replying to your original question.

Setting up your new MacBook Air/Pro M1?

You have a couple of choices - Yes you can use Migration Assistant - when you get to the screen that shows you options to what to transfer wait until it has finished calculating the space needed and expand your home folder (You can't see the disclosure > until it has finished calculating), make...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Should be as simple as moving the folder & contents over, then ensuring the Music app is looking in the proper spot.

Set the folder in Music app -> Preferences -> Files

Location on my system is "/Macintosh HD/Users/deeddawg/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music"

I appreciate the info.

However, the structure is different between my ageing iMac and new MBP. This must be different because of changes between the old OS on my iMac, and Big Sur on my MBP.

I'm copying the files over, and will just have to tinker around.

I thought this was going to be much easier. I'm confused.

 

[deeddawg]

I appreciate the info.

However, the structure is different between my ageing iMac and new MBP. This must be different because of changes between the old OS on my iMac, and Big Sur on my MBP.

I was on Catalina on the source system. How far back were you? I simply copied the folder from the CCC clone backup and launched the Music app. Easy Peasy

I thought this was going to be much easier. I'm confused.

What isn't working?

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I was on Catalina on the source system. How far back were you? I simply copied the folder from the CCC clone backup and launched the Music app. Easy Peasy


What isn't working?

I'm coming from El Capitan.

The file structure is different, but I finally sorted it.

Just hope things don't go wrong.