For those who use iPhones and iPads, you know that iTunes is an application you must install on your PC to connect your device to it. If you haven’t already, you can download it from the direct links from Apple shared below, or update your existing version. Unfortunately, Apple does not publish any release notes, so we are all currently unaware of what new changes iTunes version 12.12.7.1 brings.
Significant iTunes Features
For the people who are currently unaware of what exactly iTunes is, here is a list of its most significant features:
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to manage themOrganize and make playlistsRip discs without loss of quality through its built-in Lossless codecsSearch one or more music libraries using the “Party-Jukebox” featureShare music with friends or publish it on the internetSupports live streamingBuilt-in CD burning functionBrowse and organize collections of music files and photosEdit file informationCopy files to and from an Apple devicePurchase music and videos on the internet through the built-in storeRun a visualizer to display graphical effects in time to the musicEncode and convert music into several different audio formats
Download iTunes for Windows
Direct Downloads
Click on the direct download links given below to download iTunes 12.12.7.1 according to your OS architecture: Download iTunes 12.12.7.1 for Windows x64 [201 MB] Download iTunes 12.12.7.1 for Windows x86 [171 MB]
From Microsoft Store
Alternatively, you can also download the latest iTunes for Windows through Microsoft Store. Even Apple’s website redirects you to Microsoft Store when you are looking to download iTunes for Windows Here is how to install iTunes for Windows from Microsoft Store: iTunes will now begin to download and install on your Windows PC. Microsoft Store will now open with the iTunes page in front of you. Click Get.
Update iTunes
If iTunes is already installed on your computer, then you can check for new updates, and the app will install the latest available version automatically. To check for iTunes updates, click Help from the ribbon menu, and then click Check for updates.Check for iTunes updates
Download iTunes for Mac
Direct Downloads
At the moment, the latest iTunes version available for macOS is 12.8.3. Click on the direct download links given below to download iTunes 12.8.3 for your Mac device: Download iTunes 12.8.3 for Mac
From Apple
Alternatively, you can download iTunes for your Mac devices directly from Apple’s website. Simply open the website in any web browser and click the Download button.
Install iTunes on Windows
Installing iTunes on your Windows PC is pretty straightforward – just like any other software. Follow these steps to install iTunes on your computer:
System Requirements for iTunes
If you encounter an error when installing iTunes, it may be because your system doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements. Make sure that it meets the following conditions: Download the setup from the given links/methods above and then execute the downloaded package. This will launch the installation wizard. iTunes will now run automatically for the first time. Before you can do anything else, you must first accept the licensing agreement.
System Requirements for iTunes for Windows
HardwarePC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM.To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card are required.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better are required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.16-bit sound card and speakers.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).SoftwareWindows 11 or Windows 10.64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer.At least 500MB of available disk space (just for the app alone)
System Requirements for iTunes for MacOS
HardwareMac computer with an Intel processor.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM are required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).SoftwaremacOS version 10.11.4 or later.400MB of available disk space.
Uninstall iTunes from Windows
If you’d like to remove iTunes from your Windows computer in the future for whatever reason, you can simply uninstall it like any other software.
PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM.To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card are required.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better are required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.16-bit sound card and speakers.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).
Windows 11 or Windows 10.64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer.At least 500MB of available disk space (just for the app alone)
Mac computer with an Intel processor.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM are required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).
macOS version 10.11.4 or later.400MB of available disk space.
From Control Panel
If you used the direct download link to download and install iTunes, then you can use this method to remove iTunes from your Windows PC. However, if you installed it from Microsoft Store, then you need to see the method given in the next section below.
From Settings App
If you installed iTunes from Microsoft Store, then you may not see it in the Programs and Features applet. Thus, you must use the given method below to remove it from your PC: Open the Programs and Features Control Panel applet by typing in appwiz.cpl in the Run Command box. Right-click iTunes and then click Uninstall from the context menu. Alternatively, you can also double-click iTunes. However, additional components may have been installed on your PC alongside iTunes if you used the direct download link, which includes the following:
Apple Software UpdateBonjourApple mobile support for iTunes
If so, you might need to uninstall them individually using steps 2 & 3 above. This will now remove iTunes from your computer. Click Uninstall from the expanded menu.
Conclusion
To some, iTunes for Windows does not make sense. Some people believe that if you are going to be using Apple devices like iPads and iPods, might as well get a Macbook instead of a Surface device. However, everyone has their preferences and needs. An individual might be used to the Windows operating system but likes having the features Apple offers on its tablets. This is why Apple has taken into consideration all types of its audience and designed an updated iTunes for the Windows operating system with support for its latest products. Also see:
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