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iPod tracks -> Desktop is a set of scripts that allow an easy retrieve of iPod tracks directly from iTunes.

The script “iPod tracks -> Desktop” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will copy the selected tracks in iTunes (not Playlists) on you Desktop, easily.
If a file with the same name already exists in the destination then the user will be prompted.
The way I found to get tracks copied is my small hack, due to this the script has been saved run-only. Sorry.

The script “iPod tracks -> Choose…” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will perform the same action than the previous, but will let you choose in which
folder you want to copy the tracks selected in iTunes.

The script “iPod tracks -> encode” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will convert the iPod selected track(s) according to the current iTunes
conversion preferences, adding them to iTunes main library.
In addition, this script is the only that can retrieve WAV files: you can select such tracks
on the iPod, then convert them to a more convenient format :)

The script “iPod tracks -> iTunes Library” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will add the iPod selected track(s) in iTunes main library, and to a library
named according to iPod’s name. If iTunes preferences are set to copy files as they are added
to the library, then files will be phisically copied in iTunes Music folder.

The script “iPod tracks (Prefs)” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will set up some preferences for the scripts listed above.

The script “Whole iPod Library -> Desktop” is installed in iTunes script menu.
This script will copy the entire iPod library to the desktop, regardless of its
internal organization in subfolders. The copy could take a long time, in any case the user
can stop it with the usual Command-. keystroke.

What’s New:
Version 2.2:

• Faster
• The hack that finds out iPod tracks has been improved
• All file types are now copied, including Apple Loseless, WAV etc.
• Fixed an issue preventing the script to work in some (rare) cases depending on iPod name
• New preferences (standard binary plist)
• Mac-Intel compatibility has been improved
• New names for the scripts, that include extension
• New installer

Developer’s website: Marco Balestra