For people wondering how to download music to iPod, it involves 2 things basically: finding the music files and transferring it to iPod itself.

The 2 most common ways to get music for iPod is:

1. Extracts the audio from CDs.
2. Download online.

The 1^st is straight forward and there are many free tools that enable you to do so, one example is AltoMP3 CD Ripper which I personally use. The free version works just fine for me with some minor limitations.

As for downloading it online, if you find that buying music from iTunes gets really expensive over time, read this article on How To Find The Top Service For iPod Music Download.

So now you have your music files and you want to know how to download music to iPod. You can of course use the iTunes software. However, if you find that iTunes is not user friendly enough and want some alternatives, the good news is that there are.

SharePod

This software enables you to:

1. Add and remove music, videos, playlists and artwork on your iPod.
2. Backup all those tracks your just cannot afford to lose onto your computer and import them easily into your iTunes library
3. SharePod can run straight from the iPod itself, so you can use it at work, school, home - wherever you and your iPod are.

Ephpod

This is a Windows application that connects with Apple's iPod. EphPod enables you to transfer music files directly to iPod. It supports standard WinAmp (.M3U) playlists, includes powerful playlist creation features, and will synchronize an entire music collection with one click. It imports Microsoft Outlook contacts, in addition to allowing users to create and edit their own contacts. It can also download the latest news, weather, e-books, and movie listings to an iPod.

Now you know how to download music to iPod for free. I hope the tips are useful for those wanting to know how to download music to iPod and I welcome any comments and feedback below. Read my review on a download portal that feature millions of iPod music downloads for a one-time fee.

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