Is there a way to retrieve songs synced to an ipod?

Question

I'm planning to buy an Ipod but I heard that you can't copy to your computer the songs you synced on the Ipod. Is this true? Is there a way to retrieve the songs?

Answer 1

To get your songs onto your iPod, they must be in your own library on iTunes, and you will always retain that library. You can pick and choose which songs to add to your iPod from that library, and if you choose to delete songs from your iPod, they will still be in your computer library on iTunes (unless you have a computer crash...)

Answer 2

YES. THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO DO IT.

Transferring iTunes Music:
>>> MAKE SURE that your iTunes is set to [MANUALLY MANAGE MUSIC] <<<

Method #1:
If ALL of your music was purchased from the iTunes Music Store then Apple has a step by step solution: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173

Method #2:
Download iDump or any other similar software from download.com (for free).

Method #3:
[This method does not require third party software or an internet connection. This method will transfer ALL songs, photos and videos from iPod to computer; use Method #1 to transfer specific songs. Playlists will not transfer.]

> Connect iPod to computer.
> [Start]
> [My Computer]
> Double click [iPod drive]
> [Tools]
> [Folder Options]
> [View]
> Select [Show Hidden Files & Folders] and click [OK]
> Right click [iPod Control] folder.
> Select [Properties]
> Un-select [Hidden] and click [OK]
> Select [Apply Changes To This Folder, Subfolder And Files] and click [OK]
> Open [iPod Control] folder.
> Open [Music] folder.
> You will notice folders labeled F00, F01, F02, F03, F04, etc.
> Place iTunes side by side w/ this window. Make sure that [Music Library] is displayed.
> In iTunes select [Edit> Preferences> Advanced] and put a check next to:
- [Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized] &
- [Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library]
> Click [OK]
> Drag and drop all of the [F] folders into the iTunes [Music Library]
> Done.

Answer 3

http://deadpoetscave.com/2006/12/copying-music-from-an-ipod-to-a-computer-pc-windows

That website tells you exactly how to get the songs from an iPod to a computer. It's actually pretty simple!

Good luck!