The fastest way to transfer your library

You can move your Apple Music library to Spotify using a third-party tool that reads your saved songs and playlists, then recreates them in Spotify. The most reliable option is Soundiiz, a web-based service that connects to both accounts and handles the transfer automatically. You log in with your Apple Music credentials, select what you want to move, and Soundiiz builds matching playlists in Spotify—usually within a few minutes.

Other tools like TuneMyMusic and Playlisty work similarly. All of them are free for basic transfers, though some charge for faster processing or moving large libraries. None of them require you to download files or manually recreate playlists yourself.

The catch: these tools can only move songs that exist in Spotify's catalog. If you have obscure tracks, live recordings, or local files that Apple Music has but Spotify doesn't, those won't transfer. Soundiiz will tell you which songs it couldn't find before you commit to the transfer.

Key Takeaways

  • Third-party tools like Soundiiz connect to both your Apple Music and Spotify accounts and recreate your playlists automatically in a few minutes.
  • The transfer only works for songs that exist in Spotify's catalog; obscure or local-only tracks will be skipped and flagged for you to review.
  • You need active subscriptions to both Apple Music and Spotify for the transfer to work, and you must grant the tool permission to access your accounts.
  • Playlists transfer as new playlists in Spotify; the original Apple Music playlists stay unchanged, so you can compare them afterward.

Step-by-step transfer using Soundiiz

Go to soundiiz.com and click "Start Transfer" or "Convert Playlist." You'll see two dropdown menus—select "Apple Music" as your source and "Spotify" as your destination.

Click "Connect" next to Apple Music and log in with your Apple ID. Soundiiz will ask permission to access your library, playlists, and saved songs. Grant it. Then click "Connect" next to Spotify and log in with your Spotify account, granting the same permissions.

Once both accounts are linked, Soundiiz shows you your Apple Music library or lets you pick specific playlists. Select what you want to move—you can transfer everything at once or pick individual playlists. Click "Transfer" and wait. Most transfers finish within minutes, though very large libraries may take longer.

When it's done, Soundiiz shows you a summary: how many songs transferred, how many it couldn't find, and a link to your new Spotify playlist. Open Spotify and check that the playlist appeared with the right songs.

What happens to songs Spotify doesn't have

Soundiiz creates a separate playlist of songs it couldn't match. This usually includes very new releases (before Spotify's catalog updated), very old or obscure recordings, or songs from artists who removed their music from Spotify. You can search for these manually in Spotify or decide to skip them.

Before you start the transfer, Soundiiz shows you a preview of what will and won't move. This is your chance to see if the missing songs matter to you. If half your library is local files or unreleased tracks, a tool-based transfer may not be worth the effort—you might prefer to keep Apple Music or manually add the critical songs to Spotify.

Other transfer tools and their differences

TuneMyMusic works much like Soundiiz but lets you upload a CSV file of your library if you prefer not to connect accounts directly. It's useful if you're concerned about giving a third party access to your Apple ID, though the connection is encrypted. TuneMyMusic is free for transfers up to 500 songs; larger libraries cost a small fee.

Playlisty focuses on individual playlists rather than your whole library and works well if you only want to move a few specific playlists. Maroofy is another option, though it's less commonly used and may be slower for large transfers.

All of these tools work the same way at the core: they read your source library, search Spotify's catalog for matching songs, and build new playlists. The differences are in speed, interface, and whether they charge for large transfers. For most people, Soundiiz is the simplest starting point.

Why you can't do this directly through Spotify or Apple

Neither Spotify nor Apple Music offers a built-in import tool for the other service. Spotify has a feature to import playlists from other services, but it only works for Spotify playlists you've already shared as a link—not for your full Apple Music library. Apple Music doesn't have an export feature at all.

This is partly technical (the services use different systems to store and organize music) and partly business (neither company wants to make it easy to leave). Third-party tools exist because there's demand, and they've become reliable enough that most people use them instead of doing the work manually.

Manual transfer if you prefer not to use a tool

If you don't want to connect your accounts to a third-party service, you can move playlists manually. Open each Apple Music playlist, select all songs, copy them, then create a new Spotify playlist and paste. This works but is slow for large libraries and easy to mess up.

Another option: export your Apple Music library as a CSV file (through your account settings or a tool like Apple Music Exporter), then use that file to search Spotify manually or upload it to a tool like TuneMyMusic. This takes longer but keeps you in control of your data at each step.

For most people, the time saved by using Soundiiz or a similar tool outweighs the small risk of connecting accounts. But if you have privacy concerns or a very small library, manual transfer is always an option.

After the transfer: what to check

Once your playlists are in Spotify, open each one and scan for missing songs or wrong matches. Soundiiz usually gets artist names and song titles right, but occasionally it matches a cover version or a remix instead of the original. You can delete wrong songs and search for the correct version manually.

Check your most-played or favorite playlists first—these are the ones you'll notice problems with immediately. If the transfer looks good, you can delete the Apple Music app and cancel your subscription, or keep both running for a while to make sure you're not missing anything.

Your old Apple Music playlists stay unchanged. You can compare them side-by-side with your new Spotify playlists to catch any gaps before you fully switch over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay for Soundiiz or other transfer tools?

Most tools are free for transfers up to a certain size—usually 500 to 1,000 songs. If your library is larger, some charge a one-time fee (typically $5 to $15) to move everything at once. You can also transfer in batches for free, though that takes more time.

Will the transfer work if I have a family plan on Apple Music?

Yes. You log in with your individual Apple ID, and the tool transfers only your personal library and playlists, not your family members' music. Each person would need to do their own transfer if they want to move to Spotify.

What if a song is in my Apple Music library but not in Spotify?

Soundiiz and other tools skip it and add it to a separate "not found" playlist. You can search for it manually in Spotify, look for a similar version, or accept that it won't be available on Spotify. Some artists remove their music from Spotify for various reasons, so this is sometimes unavoidable.

Can I transfer playlists that other people shared with me?

No. Transfer tools only move playlists you created or saved to your own library. Shared playlists stay with the person who owns them. If you want to keep following a shared playlist, you'll need to find it in Spotify or ask the owner to share it there too.

Do I need to keep my Apple Music subscription active during the transfer?

Yes. The transfer tool needs to read your Apple Music account, so you must be an active subscriber. You can cancel after the transfer is complete and your Spotify playlists are set up.