3 years ago
Is there a way to backup and restore my list of subscribed podcasts in iTunes?
I'm wiping my drive clean of Vista and going to the newest RC of 7 and would like to be able to export/import the list, instead of manually re-subscribing to them all. Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Yes, there is a way. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to transfer over episodes without re-downloading them, and there isn't a way to transfer over their status (listened/watched or not listened/watched).
If you'd still like to export your subscriptions, here's how:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
3. Right-click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
4. From the drop-down menu, select "Export Playlist..."
5. Specify a save location. Ensure the file is saved as an OPML - OPML is a standard for storing RSS subscriptions (including podcasts).
To import your subscriptions into iTunes:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
3. Drag the exported OPML file into where the podcasts list usually appears. If all goes well, it should subscribe you to all of your podcasts and start downloading the latest episode.
Once again… this only exports the subscriptions, not the files or their read/unread status. :( Hopefully iTunes will find a way to put something like that in a future release.
If you'd still like to export your subscriptions, here's how:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
3. Right-click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
4. From the drop-down menu, select "Export Playlist..."
5. Specify a save location. Ensure the file is saved as an OPML - OPML is a standard for storing RSS subscriptions (including podcasts).
To import your subscriptions into iTunes:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Click on the "Podcasts" tab in the sidebar.
3. Drag the exported OPML file into where the podcasts list usually appears. If all goes well, it should subscribe you to all of your podcasts and start downloading the latest episode.
Once again… this only exports the subscriptions, not the files or their read/unread status. :( Hopefully iTunes will find a way to put something like that in a future release.
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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