This is a tool that lets you exchange files back and forth between a Mac and iPod.

4Media iPod Max for Mac makes it easy to transfer files between iPod and Mac. It also takes care of any format differences and completes the transfer. Any incompatible DVDs/movies/music is taken care of and transfer to iPod/iTunes is completed in one continuous process. The tool will let you manage content on your iPhone too by treating it as a HDD. Transfers to multiple devices can be carried out at the same time and share files among them. With several versions of these devices and the versions of the OS on the Mac, it is always a concern to ensure the devices you want to use are compatible with the tool. The tool supports iOS 4.3, iPad OS3.2.1. Besides, the current version adds iPhone ringtone management and eBook management features.

Additional features that make your life a little easier include such convenience as ripping of DVD movies to iPod MP4 format, Video/audio in AVI, MPEG, WMV, WMA, etc. into iPod/iPhone can be converted into iPod-friendly MP4, MP3, and M4A formats automatically. You can directly exchange files among up to 26 iPods and an iPhone and do multiple transfers at the same time. All the iPod and iPhone variants are supported. These include iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4. Manipulating playlists on these devices are possible too. You can use the recommended profiles or customize by setting the video bit rate, resolution, frame rate, target format, etc. The interface is clean and simple and lets you do the job easily. This is a neat and handy tool.