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About the iTunes Store

The iTunes Store has thousands of songs, albums, videos, and more for purchase, as well as many free items. To visit the store, click iTunes Store (on the left side of the iTunes window).

The iTunes Store includes:

  • Music. Listen to songs before you buy; buy individual songs or complete albums. All songs and albums include artwork. Download free new singles each week. Learn more
  • Video. TV shows, movies, music videos, short films, and more. Learn more
  • Podcasts. Free radio- and TV-style shows. Learn more
  • Audiobooks. Listen to books read out loud. Learn more
  • Games. Buy games to play on your iPod. Learn more

To purchase items from the store, you need:

  • An Apple or AOL account. If you already set up an Apple account (on the Apple Store website or on .Mac, for example), you can use the same account, and have purchases billed to the credit card or account of your choice. Learn more
  • An Internet connection. A broadband connection (DSL, cable, or LAN) is recommended.

Ways to purchase items from the iTunes Store:

  • 1-Click. On by default, this option downloads items immediately to iTunes on your computer. Learn more
  • Shopping cart. Add items to your cart and buy when you’re ready. Learn more
  • Allowance or gift certificate. Use a monthly allowance or redeem a specific amount. Learn more
  • iTunes Gift Card. Available in stores in various denominations. Learn more
  • PayPal. Use your online PayPal account to pay for purchases. Learn more

Important: All sales are final. Your account is charged when you click a Buy button.

If you quit iTunes or restart your computer before a purchase has finished downloading, the download should resume (at no additional cost) the next time you open iTunes. If it doesn't, choose Store > Check for Purchases.

Some items in the iTunes Store may not be available in all countries. If you don't see the iTunes Store in your Source pane, it may not be available in your country. For more information, visit the iTunes Store website.