I need to clear out my Itunes library

Question

My itunes library is being a space hog and I need to transfer unused files to an external hard-drive and/or compress them. Can someone tell me if:

a. that's possible

b. if itunes will play media on an external hard-drive

c. where itunes stores files(most of my stuff is from the itunes store).

Thanks!

Answer 1

Answer my own question.

I use the time machine utility to regularly backup my hard-drive and itunes has an option to open in finder. I checked the backup had a copy and just deleted stuff.

Answer 2

Apple has a guide for moving your iTunes library to a different location.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449

Answer 3

You can try some third-party software like tuneswift. it will help you transfer your iTunes library to an external hard drive without problems and conserving your library integrity. A good guide here:

http://transfer-itunes-to-new-computer.blogspot.com/p/how-to-transfer-itunes-from-pc-to-pc.html