PodLift for Windows

Name: PodLift
Rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)
Author: Smash Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

PodLift is a freeware utility that lets you easily transfer songs and playlists from your iPod back to your computer or directly into iTunes.

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Pros
- Transfers songs and playlists from iPod to computer
- Transfers songs and playlists directly into iTunes
- Allows browsing and listening to iPod tracks
- Improved playlist interface in recent version
Cons
- Specific to iPod devices

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 9, 2009

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.0.2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 70,166

Downloads Last Week: 13

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User Reviews

3.9/5

25 User Votes

could not get to work Web site says no longer working
sfsalesOctober 16, 2012
Pros
none it would not work
Cons
does not work with newer itunes
Summary
This program does not meet the minimum needs I had.
GrinmoreFebruary 13, 2011
Pros
This program had no pros in my opinion.
Cons
Requires Itunes to operate. Would not allow me to recover files from Ipod Nano without the purchases being transfered to a new library or logging in to my library (from prior to a recovery), meaning all songs not from Itunes would be lost...
Summary
The only tracks I wanted weren't from ITunes library, but CDs I backed up prior to disposal. These tracks I couldn't recover through Itunes itself, and this program wouldn't because it wasn't in my ITunes library... Kinda defeats the purpose!!!!
GizmoRip 3.0.0.1 WORKED MUCH BETTER!!!
coolvibes2020October 22, 2010
Pros
Was finally able to get it installed after much trouble, it could only back up music.
Cons
Required extra programs to install, or probs reading my older 30gb classic or newer 5th gen 16gb Nano ipod, or would freeze up with errors during transfer, while backing up or transferring all music, does not maintain any of your playlist order.
Summary
This Program either had problems installing on my XP Pro, or reading my older 30gb classic or newer 5th gen 16gb ipod, or would freeze up with errors during transfer, and my biggest gripe, is that most of these while backing up or transferring all music, could not maintain my important several playlists order of songs. GizmoRip 3.0.0.1 WORKED MUCH BETTER, program installed and loaded without problems and transferred all my playlists into itunes easily, a lil slower if U have alot of songs, but worth it and much better over this over hyped program.
Excellent tool for transferring music from ipod to pc
kuwait350zJuly 11, 2010
Pros
fast; easy to use; can do the job perfectly... i tried many other similar programs and this one saved my day away from any headache... thank you Smash Software.
Cons
better graphical interface will be nice (: frequently pop-up box to tell you of a duplicate song can be little annoying; a check box to automatically chose user action; can save some time.
Summary
recommended for people who want to transfer from ipod to pc in an easy way (:
Great software
nichole1211May 3, 2010
Pros
I thought that it was easy to use and also did everything that I wanted it to do.
Cons
Did take a little time to download, but was worth the wait.
Summary
Performed as expected.
jw44mj32May 1, 2010
Pros
ease of use
Cons
not applicable
Summary
Just as good as the pay versions
mikeyward--2008March 21, 2010
Pros
It's open source so spread the word.
Cons
It automatically adds songs to your iTunes. Just so you know.
Summary
Freakin' awesome.
It got the job done!
Spaceace1January 31, 2010
Pros
It was fast at transferring music from iPod to computer. A big plus is that it was free!
Cons
Not the most user friendly program, but it wasn't that difficult to use. Had to install some .net stuff before program would work.
Summary
It is a great program to use if you are only transferring music once. If I was going to be doing this a lot, I might look for a more user friendly option. But it was perfect for my purpose.
Great tool to transfer I-pod music to PC
ahivryJanuary 29, 2010
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
Nothing that I can think of.
Summary
Worked great. Easy to use and loaded my I-pod music right onto my new PC
A Hidden Gem! Like CopyTrans but FREE!!!
Metatron3XJanuary 24, 2010
Pros
Easy to use, simple interface, works fast, puts my music in nice and organized folders, uses barely any RAM,
Cons
Takes a little while to load, but not really a problem. Can't cancel a batch in mid-copy but you can just delete the files once its done.
Summary
I love this program! I can't believe I almost considered paying $19.99 for CopyTrans! If more people knew about this I'm sure they'd be out of business by now! If you want to copy music from your iPod or a friend's DOWNLOAD THIS NOW!!!

Developer’s Description

By Smash Software

Copy songs and playlists from an iPod back into iTunes or to your hard drive.

PodLift is a freeware program which allows you to browse all playlists on any iPod, listen to any tracks you want, and transfer tracks to your computer, either to the directory of your choice or directly into the iTunes playlist of your choice.

Version 1.0.1.3 improves playlist interface.

PodLift for Windows

Editors’ Review

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