The fastest way to transfer your Spotify library to Apple Music on Windows

You cannot move your Spotify library directly into Apple Music through either app. Spotify and Apple Music do not share a built-in transfer tool. Instead, you will use a third-party service that reads your Spotify playlist data and recreates those playlists in Apple Music. The most reliable option is Soundiiz, which works on Windows and handles both individual playlists and your entire saved library in one transfer.

The process takes about 10 to 15 minutes of active work, though the actual transfer runs in the background and can take an hour or more depending on your library size. You will need your Spotify account open, your Apple Music account active, and a web browser on your Windows machine.

Key Takeaways

  • Soundiiz is the most straightforward third-party service for moving your entire Spotify library to Apple Music on Windows, and it handles playlists, liked songs, and followed artists.
  • You must authorize both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts to Soundiiz before the transfer begins, which takes a few clicks but requires you to be logged into both services.
  • The transfer happens in the background and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on how many songs are in your library.
  • Apple Music may not find exact matches for every song Spotify has, so some tracks may be skipped or replaced with similar versions during the transfer.
  • After the transfer completes, check your Apple Music library to confirm playlists arrived correctly and delete the Soundiiz connection from your account settings if you do not plan to use it again.

Setting up Soundiiz on your Windows computer

Go to soundiiz.com in your web browser. Click the button to sign up or log in. You can create a free account using an email address, or sign in with Google or Apple ID. The free version of Soundiiz transfers up to 500 songs at a time, which covers most libraries in one go. If you have more than 500 songs, you can run multiple transfers or pay for a monthly subscription.

Once you are logged into Soundiiz, you will see a dashboard with options to select your source and destination. Click on Spotify as your source platform. A window will pop up asking you to log into Spotify. Enter your Spotify username and password, then click "Agree" when Soundiiz asks permission to read your library. Do not worry—Soundiiz only reads your data; it cannot delete or change anything in Spotify.

Connecting your Apple Music account to Soundiiz

After Spotify is connected, select Apple Music as your destination. Soundiiz will ask you to sign in with your Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password associated with your Apple Music account. You may be asked to verify your identity with a code sent to your phone or email—this is normal and is Apple's security check, not a Soundiiz issue.

Once Apple Music is connected, Soundiiz will show you what it found in your Spotify account: your liked songs, playlists, and followed artists. You can choose to transfer all of these or pick specific playlists. For a complete library move, select "Transfer All" or check the boxes next to each playlist you want to move.

Starting the transfer and what to expect

Click the "Transfer" or "Start" button. Soundiiz will begin matching your Spotify songs to Apple Music's catalog. This matching process is automatic but not perfect—Apple Music may not have every song Spotify does, especially very new releases, obscure tracks, or music from independent artists. Soundiiz will skip songs it cannot find a match for and will note how many were skipped when the transfer finishes.

The transfer runs in the background, so you can close the browser tab and come back later. Depending on your library size, expect the process to take 30 minutes to several hours. Soundiiz will send you an email when the transfer is complete, or you can check back on the Soundiiz dashboard to see the status.

Verifying your library arrived in Apple Music

Open Apple Music on your Windows computer or phone. Go to your Library and look for the playlists Soundiiz transferred. They will appear with the same names they had in Spotify. Check a few playlists to make sure songs are there and play correctly. If a song did not transfer, it means Apple Music does not have that track in its catalog.

If you notice a lot of missing songs, it may be because Soundiiz could not find exact matches. This is more common with very new releases or niche music. You can manually add those songs to Apple Music by searching for them, or you can accept that some tracks may not be available on Apple Music at all.

Cleaning up after the transfer

Once you confirm your playlists are in Apple Music, you can disconnect Soundiiz from both accounts if you do not plan to use it again. In Soundiiz, go to your account settings and look for "Connected Services" or "Authorizations." Click the option to disconnect Spotify and Apple Music. This removes Soundiiz's access to your accounts.

You should also check your Apple ID security settings. Go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, and look for "Apps and Websites" or "Connected Apps." Find Soundiiz in the list and click to remove it. This is an extra security step and is optional, but it is good practice to remove third-party access to your accounts once you are done using them.

Alternative methods if Soundiiz does not work for you

If Soundiiz is down or you prefer not to use it, TuneMyMusic is another option. It works similarly: you connect your Spotify account, select what you want to transfer, and it recreates your playlists in Apple Music. The process is nearly identical, though some users report it is slightly slower.

Manual transfer is also possible but tedious. You would export your Spotify playlists as text files, then manually search for and add each song to Apple Music. This is practical only for very small playlists and is not recommended for a full library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my play history and saved songs transfer to Apple Music?

Your saved or liked songs will transfer, but your play history and listening statistics will not. Apple Music and Spotify track listening data separately, so Soundiiz cannot move that information. Your new Apple Music library will start fresh in terms of history, though your playlists and liked songs will be there.

What happens if a song is not available on Apple Music?

Soundiiz will skip it and note it in the transfer summary. You can see which songs were skipped and search for them manually in Apple Music, or you can accept that they are not available on that platform. Some music is exclusive to Spotify or only available through certain distributors.

Can I transfer from Apple Music back to Spotify later?

Yes. Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic both work in both directions. You can transfer from Apple Music to Spotify using the same process, just with the platforms reversed. This is useful if you want to switch back or maintain libraries on both services.

Do I need to pay for Soundiiz to transfer my entire library?

Not necessarily. The free version handles up to 500 songs per transfer. If your library is larger, you can run multiple transfers (moving different playlists in separate batches) or pay for a monthly subscription, which costs a few dollars and removes the 500-song limit.

Is it safe to give Soundiiz my Spotify and Apple Music passwords?

Soundiiz uses OAuth, which means you never actually give it your password. Instead, you log in directly through Spotify and Apple, and you grant Soundiiz permission to read your library. This is the same method used by most legitimate third-party services. If you are still uncomfortable, you can change your passwords after the transfer is complete.