Download iTunes for Windows

In Windows 10 and later, you can access your music, video content and Apple devices in their own dedicated apps: Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app. If your PC doesn’t support these apps, you can continue to use iTunes for Windows.

Use the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app for Windows

Instead of iTunes, you can use three dedicated apps designed specifically for listening to music, watching content and managing your Apple devices.

Important things to know about the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app

• You need Windows 10 or later.

• You need to download all three apps: Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app. If you only download one of these apps, iTunes will prompt you to download the other two apps to access your music and video content from your iTunes library.

• After you’ve downloaded these apps, you can only use iTunes to access your podcasts and audiobooks.

• The Apple Music app and Apple TV app will read the contents of your iTunes library – so don't delete your iTunes library.

• To access your iTunes Store purchases in the Apple Music app and Apple TV app, you need to authorise your computer with your Apple ID.

What happens to iTunes after you’ve downloaded the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app?

After you’ve downloaded the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app, you won’t see any of your music or video content in iTunes. And you can’t use iTunes to sync and manage your iPhone or iPad manually. You can only use iTunes to access your podcasts and audiobooks.

To access your music and video content from your iTunes library, use the Apple Music app and Apple TV app. To manage your iPhone or iPad, use the Apple Devices app.

Download and update the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app

• Download the Apple Music app for Windows from the Microsoft Store

• Download the Apple TV app for Windows from the Microsoft Store

• Download the Apple Devices app for Windows from the Microsoft Store

After you have downloaded the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app, you can check for updates in the Microsoft Store.

If your PC doesn’t support the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app

If your PC doesn’t meet the system requirements for the Apple Music app, Apple TV app and Apple Devices app, you can continue to use iTunes for Windows.

How to get iTunes for Windows

Download iTunes for Windows from the Microsoft Store

If you need help downloading iTunes from the Microsoft Store or managing iTunes for Windows, contact Microsoft.

After you’ve downloaded iTunes for Windows, you can check for updates in the Microsoft Store.

Find out more about iTunes for Windows

Find out how to use iTunes for Windows in the User Guide