When I export the library it generated a .xml file but when trying to choose another library (starting Music while holding options) the .xml file is greyed out. Apparently, it expects a .itl file (according to another post in the community).
I have previously imported the library but the Music app does not show my lists and importing lists doesn't work. Any ideas please
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.1
See Move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Community. The XML file alone without the media files is like having an index to a book without the rest of the pages. If you've copied over the media files separately then for the XML import to work (File > Library > Import Playlist...) the files must be at the same paths defined in the XML file. The option-start-Music method to choose a library expects either a .musiclibrary package or a .itl file. Monterey has an issue converting .itl files and often hangs, but Ventura seems to be OK.
tt2
Hi
Thank you for trying to help, yes I have copied the media to the Monterey Mac. Following your post, I checked and noticed that on the latter, the setting/ location of the files was different to the actual location of media files, i.e., there was an additional third "music" folder on the path (created by Mac) that I removed.
It didn't occur to me to look into the XML file but your flag was useful as I discovered-trying to open it- that the first export (XML file) was corrupt and I had to export the library from Mojave again. It seems that now have a resemblance of normality bar a few missing playlists that I can forego.
One thing though: the path to media files on the XML exported from the old computer (Mojave) is different to the actual one on Monterey but since it worked I can't complain!
Thanks again for helping.
You're welcome. 🙂
tt2
Importing iTunes library from a Mac to Music library in another Mac
