iTunes 12 for Windows - Technical Specifications - Apple Support (2024)

  • 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; NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.

  • Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 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.

  • iTunes 12 for Windows - Technical Specifications - Apple Support (2024)

    FAQs

    What are the system requirements for iTunes 12? ›

    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.

    Is iTunes for Windows discontinued? ›

    After years of being a one-stop shop for managing Apple devices and content on Windows, iTunes is finally saying goodbye. In a move mirroring the macOS experience, Apple has replaced iTunes with three separate applications for Windows: Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices.

    What are the specs for iTunes? ›

    To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required. Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras. Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras.

    Can I still use iTunes instead of Apple Music? ›

    When you install the Apple Music or Apple TV app, you can only use those apps for your music, TV shows, and movies; you can continue to use iTunes to listen to your audiobooks and podcasts. If you don't install Apple Music or Apple TV, you can continue to use iTunes for all your media.

    How do I update my iTunes 12? ›

    Check for iTunes updates from the iTunes Download page
    1. Manually check for new versions of iTunes: Choose Help > Check for Updates.
    2. Have iTunes automatically check for new versions every week: Choose Edit > Preferences, click Advanced, then make sure the “Check for new software updates automatically” is selected.

    What are the system requirements for iOS 12? ›

    All devices that supported iOS 11 support iOS 12. However, devices with 1 GB of RAM, A7 and certain A8 chip processors have limited support, which include the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 & 6 Plus, iPod Touch (6th generation), iPad Air (1st generation), iPad Mini 2 and iPad Mini 3.

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