PodWorks for Mac

Name: PodWorks
Rating: 4.6 (76 reviews)
Author: Sci-Fi Hi-Fi

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PodWorks is a user-friendly trial version application designed for Mac users, specializing in CD burning. This software allows users to create audio CDs from various file formats, making it a versatile tool for music enthusiasts. Key features include an intuitive interface, support for multiple audio formats, and the ability to create custom playlists. Additionally, PodWorks provides options for burning speed and disc quality, ensuring that users can tailor their CD creation process to their needs.

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In addition to audio CD burning, PodWorks offers features for data disc creation, allowing users to store files and folders on CDs. The program supports drag-and-drop functionality, making it easy to add content to the burning queue. With its trial version, users can explore the essential features before deciding on a full version, making it a practical choice for those looking to manage their audio and data CD needs efficiently.

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GENERAL

Release: September 24, 2009

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 2.9.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

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Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X

Additional Requirements: iTunes integration requires iTunes 4 or higher

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Total Downloads: 22,802

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.6/5

76 User Votes

Works Perfectly
invisible21May 4, 2011
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So easy to use and so consistent. You can easily tell it to copy all files from your ipod to a computer avoiding duplicates and it works pretty much perfectly. I'm sure it makes a mistake here and there but I've never seen it in about 3 years.
Cons
It costs money, but as the other reviewer noted the price is WELL worth it and goes to support a developer that really makes rock solid products. There is no PC version as far as I know.
Summary
Buy it. It is truly a great product.
flawless performance
mkhilarioJanuary 26, 2011
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I don't know why this is not more popular. I have been using it for years from tiger through snow leopard. Simple and effective.
Cons
It's not free. But the $8 I spent years ago has paid for itself many times over.
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Super stable. Well worth the 8 bucks.
Finally
eatapcJuly 18, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I'm glad this app is back in business. It's the Gold Standard. Great interface and it WORKS!
Glad to see Podworks is back
tokyo2002July 17, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I love Podworks and have used it for years. I am glad to see that it has been brought back to life. This has been the best tool for pulling the songs off of my iPod time and time again. Kudos!!!
Used to be great....could be great again!
smartmart_dotmacJune 14, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I bought podworks to enable my 80gb ipod as a storage device for my record collection. It was the most important piece of software I had after iTunes, until about 3 months ago. As many have pointed out, podworks hasn't been updated for so long that my copy just doesn't work anymore. It crashes on startup or when I try to connect to my pod. Re-installs etc do nothing. The application just doesn't work with the latest versions of itunes and 0s 10.4.9 I'm pleased to see that the developer is working on it once again because as I said before, I would recommend everyone buys it, but only when it's been fixed. Until then steer well clear.
Be careful...
versiontracker1000February 6, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I had used PodWorks a few years ago without problems, but hadn't used it recently. I used it last weekend to get music off a friend's iPod - and it trashed the iPod! She had to restore the iPod to factory settings. Please be careful with this software - it may have significant incompatibilities with new iPods and iTunes. Can anyone recommend an alternative??
Why on earth is the raiting for this so high?
FissureJanuary 15, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Unless you want to copy just a few songs this application is completely useless. The only way to copy songs is to 'copy selected' and you can only select ONE song at a time. Every time you export a song you have to choose the path to the place you want to export them to again. This means that exporting a single CD takes well over 5 minutes and exporting anything more is a tedious chore.
Do Not Use!
phumphriNovember 28, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. What a mess! First I couldn't use the program for 20 minutes because it said my registration number didn't work even though I was cutting and pasting directly from my purchase receipt. Then it finally starting working out of nowhere. After trying to open it, my Ipod--which never gives me trouble-- froze. Itunes wouldn't open, and then it said my Ipod was corrupted!!!!! Now all my music could potentially be gone! I only used this stupid program b/c the HD on my 6 month old MacBook died and my music wasn't backed up. (Didn't think I had to worry about such a new computer) All I know is, my Ipod was suddenly deemed corrupted after using PodWorks...run.
No longer \"The Premier iPod Utility\"
mpalma--2010October 7, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Will not launch on MacBook Pro, and so far looks like it will no longer be updated. Too bad, it used to work great.
Great program that is simple and Works!
smmanoharAugust 15, 2006
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I am an newbie to Mac OS and copying or putting back together my itunes music that I lost due to a bad drive from Apple and the lack of the Mac. Store Geniuses that couldnt back up my music before they dumped it?! Then Apple wouldnt let me get my music back so I had to do it from my trusty Ipod. I really like the program and for 8 bucks you cant beat it! It copied all my music flawlessly without a hitch and even copied my album art that I was worried it may not do. It doesnt say if it does on the description of the program that it copied the album art but it does which is important to me. Now if the mac Geniuses could only figuire out how to back up peoples stuff before they delete it maybe I wouldnt have to use a program as good as this. Oh well

Developer’s Description

By Sci-Fi Hi-Fi

Song copying tool for iPod & iPhone.

PodWorks is a Mac OS X application that compensates for the iPod's only downside: Apple only allows you to copy songs to your iPod. If you have two Macs and want to use your iPod to transfer music from one to the other, or you only store your music and videos on your iPod and need to copy them back onto your hard drive after a disk failure, you are out of luck!

This is where PodWorks comes in: it allows you to copy songs and videos from any iPod or iPhone to any Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher. Its important features include:

iPhone support: PodWorks is the first iPod song transfer app for the Mac to recognize and allow transfers from the iPhone.
Superior performance: Many other standalone iPod song transfer utilities work by reading song data out of every song on the iPod--a slow process. PodWorks, by contrast, reads its data directly from the iPod's internal database, resulting in nearly instantaneous display of your song list.
More metadata: Since PodWorks can read from the iPod's internal database, it can also display and sort by song "metadata" not available through ID3 (including Date Added, Play Count, and Star Rating).
iTunes integration: In addition to copying songs to the Finder, PodWorks can send songs, playlists (registered version only), and metadata (star ratings, play counts, track numbers, etc.) directly to iTunes. It can also filter its song list to show you only the songs on the iPod that are not present in your iTunes library.
Playlists: PodWorks recognizes your iPod's playlists. Entire playlists can be copied to your computer with a single drag (registered version only).
Song Playback: PodWorks allows you to preview songs before you copy them by playing them directly off the iPod (not yet available for iPhone).
Strong organizational capabilities: Copying large numbers of files can get messy, so PodWorks can automatically sort transferred files into directories and change their filenames according to your preferences.
Portability: PodWorks can be placed on your iPod for convenient access away from your home computer. It will work when run off the iPod, and will remember its registration information even when connected to a previously unknown machine.

PodWorks has been consistently recommended by Mac authorities, including the Wall Street Journal's Walter Mossberg.

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User Reviews

Works Perfectly

flawless performance

Finally

Glad to see Podworks is back

Used to be great....could be great again!

Be careful...

Why on earth is the raiting for this so high?

Do Not Use!

No longer \"The Premier iPod Utility\"

Great program that is simple and Works!

Developer’s Description