Anapod Explorer, iPod software that integrates your iPod into Windows the way it should have been, and then brings you tons of cool features you won't find anywhere else. All in a 1MB package. You like?
Anapod Explorer is composed of Anapod Explorer itself, Anapod CopyGear, and Anapod PhotoSync. Anapod is the most advanced Windows iPod software available, offering iPod management through full Windows Explorer integration under My Computer, easy drag and drop iPod copy, iPod transfer and iPod backup, PDA function support, photo and video transfer, web page interface access to your iPod through a built-in web server, powerful search and reporting capabilities using a built-in SQL database, and much more, all in one compact package. A great backup tool or iTunes alternative.
Windows Integration
Robust kernel architecture for flexibility, stability, and performance.
Full integration with Windows Explorer.
iPod appears in My Computer.
Navigate iPod using normal Explorer operations.
Integration with left pane folder tree, menu bar, address bar, tool bar, status bar, keyboard shortcuts and context menus.
Sortable right-pane columns.
Transfer using SendTo menu, standard Copy and Paste, or standard drag and drop.
Quick systray access to device.
Full support for XP visual themes.
Accessibility features for blind users.
Connection Management
Anapod auto-detects your iPod so you don't have to specify its drive letter.
When disconnecting, Anapod can automatically unmount your iPod from Windows so you can take it and go, or optionally, leave it mounted if you like.
iPod Maintenance
Recover missing tracks on iPod.
Fix mislabeled tracks on iPod.
Automatically repair errors and inconsistencies created by other iPod software.
Transfer to iPod
Transfer MP3, WAV, M4A/AAC, M4P, MOV, iTunes Music Store M4P, M4V, M4B and data files.
Full access to data files and folder storage.
Transfer subfolders and shortcuts recursively.
Options to exclude certain types of files.
Duplicates handling.
Support for ID3v1, ID3v2, WMA, MP4, MOV, M4A, M4P, and M4B tags.
Guess, fill, or skip incomplete tag fields.
Automatic playlist generation from folder structure.
Transfer dialog shows detailed progress info.
Transfer throughput meter, compare performance with other users in Club Red Arena.
Complete logging for analysis and troubleshooting.
'Last Transfer' folder gives quick access to recently added files.
One-touch PC-to-iPod synchronization.
Multi-folder synchronization using shortcuts.
Contacts synchronization with Microsoft Outlook.
Contacts and Notes editing.
Photo transfer supported using PhotoSync feature.
Transfer to PC
Drag and drop files and folders to PC.
'Copy to Computer' for more direct transfer.
Customize PC filename generation using templates.
Templates support automatic generation of folder structures based on tag information.
Transfer dialog shows detailed progress info.
Transfer throughput meter, compare performance with other users Club Red Arena.
Complete logging for analysis and troubleshooting.
TrueStream
Play music stored on your iPod through your PC's sound system via USB and Firewire streaming.
Play through your favorite MP3 software. Winamp, Windows Media Player, RealOne, MusicMatch supported, or any software that can playback HTTP streaming.
Auto-launch your MP3 player software.
Device Information
Folder contains vital device stats on iPod.
Device model and name.
Hardware and firmware versions.
Change device owner name.
Flags indicating which Anapod features are supported for device model.
Library Management
Full support for iPod tag-based organization.
View all tracks or by artist, album, or genre.
View albums under their artists or alphabetically.
Create playlists from artist, album, genre folders.
Edit tags information on-board the iPod.
Batch edit multiple tags at once.
Change artist, album or genre by drag and drop.
Rename whole artists, albums, and genres.
Customize track display format using templates.
Delete tracks by artist, album, or genre.
Advanced Transfer Management
Review tag info and transfer decisions before beginning transfer.
When tags are missing, parse information from path and filename.
Batch tag field copying and swapping.
Options for compilation and classical albums.
Auto-fill track numbers.
Review and select auto-generated playlists.
Write tag edits back to source audio files.
Options to read v1 and/or v2 tags.
Playlist Management
Create, delete, rename playlists.
Sort or shuffle playlist contents.
Merge multiple playlists into one, leaving originals.
Add tracks to playlists using drag and drop or fly-out menu.