Fortunately, iCloud solved this problem. iCloud allows every song, app, TV show, movie, or book purchase made through iTunes or the App Store to be stored in your iTunes account, available to download onto any compatible device. If you lose a file or get a new device, it’s easy to reload your purchase. Here’s a look at using iCloud to redownload iTunes and App Store purchases via iTunes on a Mac or Windows desktop or from your iOS device.
Redownload iTunes Purchases on a Desktop
Accessing and redownloading your iTunes purchases is easy using iTunes or the Music app on your desktop computer, whether it’s a Mac or Windows PC.
Redownload on a Mac With macOS Catalina
Macs running macOS Catalina have a slightly different process than Macs running macOS Mojave and earlier macOS and OS X versions. With Catalina, use the Music app to find your iTunes purchases.
Redownload on a Mac With Mojave and Earlier Versions
Redownload on a Windows PC With iTunes
Redownload App Purchases With an iOS Device
It’s also easy to redownload your App Store purchases directly from an iOS device such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Redownload iTunes Content on an iOS Device
Redownload your music, movies, or TV shows from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Redownload Books From an iOS Device
It’s also easy to redownload books you purchased using the Books app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
