Download iTunes for Windows
Microsoft Store
What is iTunes?
iTunes is an all-in-one platform for playing, downloading, and organizing digital media, including music, videos, and podcasts. It also offers data transfer, synchronization, and backup and restore for Apple devices.
iTunes Store
Easily access millions of songs, movies, TV shows, apps, and more right at your fingertips.
Data transfer
Seamlessly transfer data between your computer and your iOS devices.
Synchronization
Sync your media files effortlessly across all your devices.
Upgrade
Whenever a new iOS version is available, iTunes can be used to update your device.
Backup
iTunes offers a reliable way to back up your essential data.
Restore
If something goes wrong with your device, iTunes can help.
What is iTunes?
iTunes is an all-in-one platform for playing, downloading, and organizing digital media, including music, videos, and podcasts. It also offers data transfer, synchronization, and backup and restore for Apple devices.
- Access millions of songs, movies, TV shows, apps, and more right at your fingertips.
- Seamlessly transfer data between your computer and your iOS devices.
- Sync your media files effortlessly across all your devices. This ensures that your favorite music, movies, and TV shows are always available, no matter where you are.
- Whenever a new iOS version is available, iTunes can be used to update your device. Stay current with the latest features and security updates.
- iTunes offers a reliable way to back up your essential data. Safeguard your photos, messages, apps, and more by storing a copy of your information on iTunes.
- If something goes wrong with your device, iTunes can help. Use the platform to restore your device to a previous backup, getting you back up and running quickly.
Windows installer vs Microsoft Store
Windows installer (EXE)
- The installation file (.EXE) should be downloaded either from the Apple website or a third-party site.
- The size of this downloaded file is smaller than the version available on the Microsoft Store, approximately 210 MB for the 64-bit version.
- The installation process involves several steps and is relatively longer compared to the Microsoft Store version.
- Installation can only be performed on a local computer.
- The iTunes update process is managed by the Apple Software Update program, which is only available after iTunes has been installed.
- The process of removing iTunes requires several steps to remove various components.
Microsoft Store
- iTunes can be directly downloaded from the Microsoft Store, which comes pre-installed on Windows 10.
- The size of the downloaded file is approximately 500 MB.
- The installation process is relatively quicker, but it does not provide the option to change the installation folder/location.
- iTunes can be installed on local Windows computers, as well as on computers connected to the same Microsoft account.
- The iTunes update process is automatically managed by the Microsoft Store application.
- Removing iTunes from your device is easier with just one click within the Microsoft Store application.
System requirements
- A stable internet connection is needed for using Apple Music, the iTunes Store, device synchronization, and iOS/iPadOS upgrade processes.
- A computer with Windows 7, 8, or 10 (recommended) operating system, or macOS, is required.
- It is recommended to have at least 2 GB of RAM or memory for installing the 32-bit version of iTunes.
- To install the 64-bit version of iTunes, a 64-bit edition of Windows is also required.
- At least 500 MB of free storage space is needed.