PodLift

PodLift is a simple software utility that supplies you with intuitive options for transferring audio tracks and playlists between computers and iPod. It can directly import data into the iTunes library/

The setup procedure does not take a long time to finish, and it sports only familiar options that shouldn't impose any difficulties.

As far as the interface is concerned, PodLift adopts a classical window with a straightforward look, that immediately loads the iPod tracks in a list in the main frame, provided that the device is connected to the PC.

You can preview songs in a built-in player, make a custom selection or pick all tracks at once, indicate a saving directory, and start the transfer immediately. Likewise, the iPod playlist can be sent directly to the iTunes library.

It is possible to reload the iTunes playlists, load a music database for the iPod to find out song information, duplicate the playlist, specify a folder for automatically copying all files there, specify the tags to include in the file name (track number, artist, album, title), as well as disable warnings for duplicates.

The tool leaves a small footprint on system resources, thanks to the fact that it needs low CPU and RAM to work properly. However, it failed to start on later Windows editions in our tests.

It may have some compatibility issues due to the fact that it has not been updated for a while. On top of that, it does not come equipped with advanced settings. Nevertheless, it is free to use, so anyone can give it a go.