How to move your music library from Spotify to Apple Music

You cannot transfer playlists directly from Spotify to Apple Music through either app. Spotify and Apple Music do not share a built-in transfer tool, so you will need to use a third-party service or manually rebuild your library. The fastest route is a free third-party app like Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, or Maroofy, which can copy your Spotify playlists into Apple Music in a few minutes. If you prefer not to use a third-party service, you can export your playlists from Spotify and manually add songs to Apple Music, though this takes longer and works best for smaller libraries.

The method you choose depends on how many playlists you have, whether you want to preserve the exact order of songs, and whether you are comfortable connecting both apps to a third-party service. Most people find the third-party route faster and less error-prone, especially if they have more than a few playlists.

Key Takeaways

  • Third-party services like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic can move Spotify playlists to Apple Music in minutes by connecting to both accounts.
  • You can also export your Spotify playlists as text files and manually search for and add each song in Apple Music, though this is slower.
  • Apple Music and Spotify do not offer a native transfer feature, so you must use one of these two methods.
  • Third-party services are free to use for most playlists, though some charge for moving very large libraries or for additional features.

Using a third-party transfer service

Services like Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Maroofy act as a bridge between Spotify and Apple Music. You log into both accounts through the service, select which playlists you want to move, and the service copies them to Apple Music. The process usually takes five to fifteen minutes depending on how many songs are in your playlists.

To use Soundiiz: go to soundiiz.com, click "Start Now," select Spotify as your source and Apple Music as your destination, log into Spotify when prompted, then select which playlists to transfer. After you authorize Soundiiz to access your Apple Music account, the service will create matching playlists in Apple Music with the same songs in the same order. TuneMyMusic (tunemymusic.com) and Maroofy (maroofy.com) follow a similar process.

These services are free for most libraries. Some charge a one-time fee if you are moving more than 500 songs or want to transfer liked songs in addition to playlists, but basic playlist transfer costs nothing. Check the pricing page of whichever service you choose before you start, since fees vary.

Exporting playlists from Spotify manually

If you do not want to use a third-party service, you can export your Spotify playlists and add the songs to Apple Music by hand. This method takes longer but gives you full control over which songs you move and where they go.

On Spotify's desktop app or web player, right-click any playlist and select "Share" then "Copy Playlist Link." Paste the link into a browser, then look for an export option — some third-party sites like Stats for Spotify or Exportify will convert your playlist into a CSV or text file listing every song. Download that file, open it in a text editor, and you will see the song titles and artist names.

In Apple Music, create a new playlist with the same name as your Spotify playlist. Then search for each song by title and artist, and add it to the playlist one by one. This method works well if you have only one or two playlists with fewer than 50 songs, but becomes tedious quickly with larger libraries.

What happens to your Spotify account after the transfer

Moving your playlists to Apple Music does not delete them from Spotify or cancel your Spotify account. Your Spotify playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain exactly as they were. You can keep both accounts active at the same time, use one as your primary service, or delete your Spotify account whenever you choose.

If you decide to keep Spotify, you can maintain playlists on both services. However, if you add new songs to your Spotify playlists later, they will not automatically appear in Apple Music — you would need to run the transfer again or add them manually.

Transferring liked songs and saved albums

Most third-party services can move your "Liked Songs" playlist from Spotify to Apple Music as a regular playlist. In Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic, you select "Liked Songs" the same way you would select any other playlist, and it transfers as a new playlist in Apple Music.

Saved albums are harder to transfer automatically. Some third-party services offer this as a paid feature, but most do not. The easiest approach is to note which albums you want to keep, then add them to your library in Apple Music manually. You can also create a playlist in Apple Music called "Saved Albums" and add one song from each album you want to remember, then use that as a reference list.

Troubleshooting common transfer problems

If songs do not appear in your Apple Music playlist after a transfer, the most common reason is that the song is not available in Apple Music's catalog in your region. Spotify and Apple Music have slightly different libraries depending on where you live and which artists have licensing agreements with each service. If a song is missing, search for it manually in Apple Music — if it does not show up, it is not available there.

If the transfer starts but does not finish, check that you have not closed the browser tab or lost your internet connection. Most services will resume where they left off if you restart, but some require you to begin again. If you keep running into problems with one service, try a different one — Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Maroofy use different matching algorithms, so one may work better with your specific library.

If you see duplicate playlists in Apple Music after a transfer, you likely ran the transfer twice. Delete the duplicates manually and keep the one with all the songs. To prevent this, check your Apple Music playlists before running a transfer to see if the playlist already exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay to transfer my playlists?

No. Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Maroofy all transfer playlists for free for most users. Some charge a fee if you are moving more than 500 songs or want additional features, but basic playlist transfer is free. Check the service's pricing page before you start.

Will the songs stay in the same order after the transfer?

Yes, third-party services preserve the order of songs in your playlists. If you manually export and add songs one by one, you control the order yourself. The order will match what you had in Spotify.

Can I transfer playlists from Apple Music back to Spotify later?

Yes. The same third-party services work in reverse — you can select Apple Music as your source and Spotify as your destination. This lets you move playlists between services as many times as you want.

What if a song is not available on Apple Music?

The third-party service will skip songs that do not exist in Apple Music's catalog. After the transfer, check your new playlist to see if anything is missing. You can search for missing songs manually or find similar alternatives in Apple Music.

Do these services save my passwords?

Third-party transfer services do not store your passwords. They use temporary login tokens that expire after the transfer is complete. You can revoke access to these services from your Spotify and Apple Music account settings at any time.