You can send electronic mails and attach files such as documents, images, application and media files. Sharing of media files is very popular, like sending music and video clips to your family and friends. This tutorial will teach you how to email music from iTunes on Mac and iPhone.

Part 1: 2 Ways to Email Music from iTunes on Mac

Method 1: Sending iTunes Music to Email Directly from the iTunes Media Folder

You are able to send music from iTunes to email using the iTunes media folder. This means that you have to login to your email account (MSN, YAHOO, GMAIL etc.) and attach the files from the media folder of your iTunes.

Step 1

Log in to your email client, whatever it is. Compose a new message/email. Then Click the Add Attachment button. The location of the button depends on the client. In this tutorial, we will use Gmail Client.

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Step 2

Locate your iTunes Folder. A window will open to let you add files that you want. In this window:

1. Under Places, Click on Music

email music from itunes on mac

2. Double-click on the iTunes folder

email music from itunes on mac

3. And open the iTunes Media Folder. Look for the song files that you wanted to send.

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Tips: It is advisable that you compress them if the file size of all of them is too large because most email applications do have limited attached file capacity. You can create a folder or select each individually. The choice is yours.

Method 2: Sending iTunes Music to Email iTunes Gifting

This will cost you some dollars, but it is worth knowing of course. If you don’t want to bother yourself, especially cracking those protected iTunes purchased music. Email music from iTunes using iTunes gifting is easy and legal, although quite expensive.

Step 1

Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.

email music from itunes on mac

Step 2

Find the item in the App Store or iTunes Store that you wish to gift. Click the right arrow and select “Gift This Song”.

email music from itunes on mac

Step 3

Type the email address of the person that you wanted to receive the gift. Add a message if necessary. Pick the date of the delivery.

email music from itunes on mac

Step 4

Confirm your gift purchase and click Buy Gift. The gift will be sent as email to your recipient as though you emailed it.

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Part 2: How to Email Music from iTunes on iPhone

Smartphone advances the level of communication today. Those wicked handset are not only limited to call and sending SMS feature in terms of communication, for they can now send emails and application through various programs. This tutorial will teach you how to email music from iTunes on iPhone without using your Mac or PC.

Method 1: Email Music from iTunes on iPhone via Song2Email App

This method will use the application Song2Email App from the App Store, so you have to download it first. It includes these features:

  • Multiple songs in a single mail.
  • Songs will retain their metadata (artist names, album art).
  • Songs will not be restricted.
  • Universal for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch.

Step 1

Open your Song2Email application. Tap the middle button to select the songs that you wanted to send.

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Step 2

Tap the PLUS sign to add the song that you wanted. Take note that the usual email attachment size is limited to 20MB, which is about 3-5 high quality tracks. Older version of iPhones from 3 below only allows 10 MB. But you don’t have to worry about sending a lot of tracks. Just repeat the same procedures as you desire.

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Step 3

Click done once you selected the tracks. You will be directed to the Email page. In this screen type, the recipients email in the “TO” cell. Put any message that you want. Press Send. Then the music will be on its way to your friends email box.

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Method 2: Email Music from iTunes on iPhone via iTunes Gifting

Step 1

Go to iTunes Store. Log in with your Apple ID. Click the Music Tab in the store. Search for the name of the song that you want to gift. Click the drop-down arrow next to the purchase price. You will see a sub menu. Click on the Gift This Song option.

email music from itunes on iphone

Step 2

You will see the Send an iTunes Gift screen. Type the email address of the person you want to send the tracks to. Include a message in the message. You can select the date of sending the gift and select a theme.

email music from itunes on iphone

Step 3

Next will be the confirmation screen. Check the details and make necessary adjustment if needed. Click Buy Gift button to send.

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Part 3: The Best Software to Email Music You Should Know

iMusic is a great tool that integrates all the features you need for getting and managing music. It is able to download and record music from music sharing sites, transfer music between computer and iTunes Library, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Android devices. Here are its main features.

  • Download music from more than 3000 music sites to totally free.
  • Download YouTube music to MP3 and save to iTunes Library directly.
  • Record music from music sites, software that can play music on computer.
  • Transfer music between Mac, Windows, iTunes Library and iPhone/iPad/iPod and Android devices
  • Built-in "LIBRARY" gathers all the songs on your computer for further music fix and management.

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