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How to Download Music From iTunes to a CD

If you have music in your iTunes library that exists only on your computer, you can safeguard your files by backing them up on another format like an audio CD. Or perhaps you want to make an audio CD to listen to on your home stereo or in your car. Whatever your motivation, iTunes makes it easy to accomplish this task; the software will translate audio file formats and burn the CD for you in a few simple steps. Even music purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store can be transferred to a CD.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with CD-R or CD-RW drive
  • Blank CD-R or CD-RW
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Instructions

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      Create a new playlist by clicking the plus sign (+) at the bottom left corner of the iTunes window. Type a name for the new playlist.

    • 2

      Click "Music" under the "Library" heading near the top left of the iTunes window to view all the music in your iTunes library. Click on and drag items onto the playlist you just created.

    • 3

      Click on the playlist to view all the items you have put into it. Drag the items around to arrange them in the desired order for your CD.

    • 4

      Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW into the CD drive of your computer.

    • 5

      Click the "Burn Disc" button near the bottom right of the iTunes window. In the "Burn Settings" dialog box that appears, choose your desired disc format and other options. Click the "Burn" button.

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