Your iPod. Your choice of computer.
iOpenPod is a free, open-source iPod manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Native downloads include the application runtime, so you do not need to install Python separately.
Choose your installation route
| Computer | Available route | Requirement to check |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Native x64 ZIP or Microsoft Store | Windows 10 or 11; native in-app updates need a writable folder on a fixed NTFS drive. |
| Mac with Apple Silicon | Native arm64 DMG | The build targets macOS 12.3 or later; testing on 12.3 remains pending. |
| Intel Mac | Native x86_64 DMG | Use the Intel download, not the Apple Silicon package; the same macOS validation limit applies. |
| Linux x64 | Native tar.gz archive | Built on Ubuntu 24.04; requires glibc 2.39 or later plus desktop graphics and audio libraries. |
All available downloads are linked from the download directory. Mac App Store, Flathub, and Snap Store remain planned. Do not treat a packaging configuration in the repository as an available store release.
Windows: portable download or Microsoft Store
The native ZIP contains iOpenPod.exe. Extract it to a writable folder on a fixed
NTFS drive and keep its filename so the updater can replace it. The Microsoft
Store route installs and updates through the Store.
Use the Windows installation steps for the current filename and recommended location, or visit the Microsoft Store listing.
Mac: select the DMG for your processor
Choose the Apple Silicon or Intel DMG, drag iOpenPod into Applications, and run
that installed copy. The ZIP archives labeled sparkle-update are for the updater,
not manual first installation.
Current downloads are ad-hoc signed and not notarized. The Mac installation guide explains the current launch guidance and links to Apple’s documentation. The minimum build target is not a claim that every supported Mac configuration has completed acceptance testing.
Linux: check the runtime before downloading
The native Linux app needs glibc 2.39 or later and a working desktop graphics and audio environment. Compatibility with older distributions is not established. Keep the complete extracted application folder together and use its top-level launcher; its supporting files are part of the installation.
Read the Linux setup steps. iOpenPod uses its own iPod database implementation, so a separate libgpod installation is not required. The computer must still mount and access the iPod’s filesystem; follow any device-identification setup offered by the app.
Prefer a Python package?
iOpenPod is also published on PyPI. The uv installation route manages the app’s Python environment. It is an alternative installation method, not a guarantee that an older operating system meets the application dependencies.
Before you add music
Check iPod compatibility, set up FFmpeg and FFprobe for inspection and conversion, and capture a Backup Snapshot. Then follow the first-Sync guide. The workflow lets you select media folders and review changes without iTunes.