This update includes some backend performance improvements, but the highlight is its support for the upcoming M2 iPad Pro which is to be released on 26th October 2022. Without further ado, let’s continue to download the new iTunes.
Download iTunes for Windows
Before you download iTunes for your Windows PC, make sure it meets the minimum requirements to run iTunes:
Download iTunes for Windows Direct Downloads From Microsoft Store Download iTunes for Mac Direct Downloads From Apple Install iTunes on Windows Uninstall iTunes from Windows From Control Panel From Settings App Closing Words
Hardware PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM.To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card is required.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.16-bit sound card and speakers.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD). Software Windows 11 or Windows 10.64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer.At least 500MB of available disk space (just for the app alone)
If your computer satisfies these conditions, then you can continue to download iTunes.
PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM.To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card is required.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.16-bit sound card and speakers.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).
Windows 11 or Windows 10.64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer.At least 500MB of available disk space (just for the app alone)
Direct Downloads
Click on the direct download links given below to download iTunes 12.12.6 according to your OS architecture: Download iTunes 12.12.6 for Windows x64 Download iTunes 12.12.6 for Windows x86
From Microsoft Store
Alternatively, you can also download the latest iTunes for Windows through Microsoft Store. Even Apple’s website redirects you to Microsoft Store when you are looking to download iTunes for Windows Here is how to install iTunes for Windows from Microsoft Store: iTunes will now begin to download and install on your Windows PC.
Download iTunes for Mac
Before you download iTunes for your Mac, make sure it meets the minimum requirements to run iTunes:
Hardware Mac computer with an Intel processor.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD). Software macOS version 10.11.4 or later.400MB of available disk space.
If your computer satisfies these conditions, then you can continue to download iTunes.
Mac computer with an Intel processor.To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required.To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required.Screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater; 1280×800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras.Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work (songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD).
macOS version 10.11.4 or later.400MB of available disk space.
Direct Downloads
At the moment, the latest iTunes version available for macOS is 12.8.3. Click on the direct download links given below to download iTunes 12.8.3 for your Mac device: Download iTunes 12.8.3 for Mac
From Apple
Alternatively, you can download iTunes for your Mac devices directly from Apple’s website. Simply open the website in any web browser and click the Download button.
Install iTunes on Windows
Installing iTunes on your Windows PC is pretty straightforward – just like any other software. Follow these steps to install iTunes on your computer: You can now finally begin using iTunes on your Windows computer and even connect your brand-new M2 iPad Pro.
Uninstall iTunes from Windows
If you’d like to remove iTunes from your Windows computer in the future for whatever reason, you can simply uninstall it like any other software.
From Control Panel
If you used the direct download link to download and install iTunes, then you can use this method to remove iTunes from your Windows PC. However, if you installed it from Microsoft Store, then you need to see the method given in the next section below.
From Settings App
If you installed iTunes from Microsoft Store, then you may not see it in the Programs and Features applet. Thus, you must use the given method below to remove it from your PC:
Apple Software UpdateBonjourApple mobile support for iTunes
If so, you might need to uninstall them individually using steps 2 & 3 above. This will now remove iTunes from your computer.
Closing Words
To some, iTunes for Windows does not make sense. Some people believe that if you are going to be using Apple devices like iPads and iPods, might as well get a Macbook instead of a Surface device. However, everyone has their own preferences and needs. An individual might be used to the Windows operating system but likes having the features Apple offers on its tablets. This is why Apple has taken into consideration all types of its audience and designed an updated iTunes for the Windows operating system with support for its latest products.
