How do I transfer my itunes library from old mac to new mac with Music app? Topic about this didn't work because holding shift while opening Music did nothing. My old iTunes Media folder is now on my new desktop. But now that iTunes has been slit into different apps I'm not sure that whole file needs to be in Music now.
Does this work?
Tip: You can also drag a file or folder from the Finder to the Music window to import it.
By default, Music places a copy of each audio file in the Music folder (Home/Music/Music) and leaves the original file in the current location. For information about adding an alias to the file (instead of creating a copy), see Change where your music files are stored.
When you import an item by dragging it to the Music window or choosing File > Add To Library or File > Import, a reference (or “pointer”) to the item—not the item itself—is placed in the Music folder. You might not be able to play the song if you move it.
https://support.apple.com/guide/music/import-items-already-on-your-computer-mus3081/mac
Does this work?
Tip: You can also drag a file or folder from the Finder to the Music window to import it.
By default, Music places a copy of each audio file in the Music folder (Home/Music/Music) and leaves the original file in the current location. For information about adding an alias to the file (instead of creating a copy), see Change where your music files are stored.
When you import an item by dragging it to the Music window or choosing File > Add To Library or File > Import, a reference (or “pointer”) to the item—not the item itself—is placed in the Music folder. You might not be able to play the song if you move it.
https://support.apple.com/guide/music/import-items-already-on-your-computer-mus3081/mac
I tried everything but dragging the whole folder into the main Music folder. It just took me about 8 seconds. Thank you!!
Good to hear! :)
How to restore itunes library to new music app
