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iTunes

A media player and library used to purchase, play, download, and organize digital multimedia on personal computers

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+Media Library ManagementOrganizes and stores digital media files
+Smart PlaylistsAutomatically creates playlists based on user-defined criteria
+Internet RadioStreams internet radio stations
+Music PlaybackPlays audio files in various formats
+Video PlaybackSupports video file playback
+StoreProvides access to purchase and download music, movies, and TV shows
+Cloud IntegrationSyncs media across Apple devices using iCloud
+Device SyncingSyncs media with Apple devices
+Media StreamingStreams media to AirPlay-enabled devices
-Authorization LimitLimits the number of devices that can be authorized to access purchased content
-Limited CustomizationOffers limited options for customizing the user experience
-Dependency on Apple EcosystemWorks best within the Apple ecosystem, limiting its utility for users with non-Apple devices
-Large Disk-Space RequirementsRequires significant storage space on the computer for the offered features

Platform

Social

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommendedOptimal
1
Windows 10
2
A 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2
A 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor
A 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor
3
512 MB of RAM
1GB of RAM
of RAM
4
400MB of available disk space
5
A DirectX 9.0–compatible video card
An Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300 or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better
An Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400 or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better
6
1024x768 or greater
1280x800 or greater
7
16-bit sound card and speakers
8
Internet connection
9
Processor, RAM and Graphics card configuration for Standard Definition video
Processor, RAM and Graphics card configuration for 720p HD video
Processor, RAM and Graphics card configuration for 1080p HD video

Ratings

3.70
5

Microsoft Store
2.8
5
based on 1930 reviews
PCMag
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Softonic
3.8
5
based on 20764 reviews

Developer

Apple Inc

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Initial Release

09 January 2001

Repository

iTunes being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

Alternatives

Audio Player
Spotify   MusicBee   foobar2000   AIMP  
Media Player
MusicBee   foobar2000   AIMP   Kodi   GOM Player   Media Player Classic   MediaMonkey   PotPlayer   VLC Media Player   Winamp  
Internet Radio
Spotify   foobar2000  

Notes

Instead of iTunes, you can use three dedicated apps designed specifically for listening to music (Apple Music app), watching content (Apple TV app) and managing your Apple devices (Apple Devices).