The fastest way to transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music

The simplest method is to use a third-party tool like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic, which connect to both services and move your songs in minutes. You sign in with your Spotify account, select the playlist you want to move, choose Apple Music as the destination, and the tool matches and adds each song to a new playlist on Apple Music. Most of these services are free for basic transfers, though some charge for bulk operations or premium features.

If you prefer not to use a third-party tool, you can manually recreate the playlist by exporting your Spotify playlist as a text file, then searching for each song in Apple Music and adding it by hand. This takes longer but gives you complete control and requires no account sharing with external services.

Key Takeaways

  • Third-party transfer tools like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic can move an entire Spotify playlist to Apple Music in minutes by connecting to both accounts.
  • These tools work by matching song titles and artists between services, so some songs may not transfer if they are not available on Apple Music or have different metadata.
  • Manual transfer means exporting your Spotify playlist and searching for each song in Apple Music, which is slower but avoids sharing login credentials with a third party.
  • Apple Music playlists created by transfer tools are editable just like any other playlist, so you can add, remove, or reorder songs after the transfer is complete.

How to use a transfer tool like Soundiiz

Go to Soundiiz.com, click "Start Converting", and select Spotify as your source service. You will be asked to log in to your Spotify account through Spotify's official login page — Soundiiz does not store your password. Once you are connected, you will see a list of your Spotify playlists. Select the one you want to move.

Next, choose Apple Music as your destination service and log in with your Apple ID. Soundiiz will then scan your playlist, match each song to its equivalent on Apple Music, and create a new playlist in your Apple Music library with the same name. The process usually takes a few minutes depending on playlist size. You will receive a confirmation when it is complete, and the new playlist will appear in your Apple Music app.

TuneMyMusic works similarly: visit tunemymusic.com, select Spotify as the source, log in, pick your playlist, choose Apple Music as the destination, and start the transfer. Both services show you which songs could not be matched before the transfer begins, so you know what to expect.

What happens if a song is not available on Apple Music

When a transfer tool scans your Spotify playlist, it compares each song against Apple Music's catalog. If a song exists on Apple Music under the same artist and title, it transfers automatically. If the song is not available, the tool skips it and notes it in a report after the transfer finishes.

This happens most often with very new releases that have not yet been added to Apple Music, very old or obscure recordings, or songs by independent artists who have not distributed to Apple Music. After the transfer, you can manually search for these missing songs in Apple Music and add them yourself, or you can leave them out if they are not essential to the playlist.

Manual transfer without a third-party tool

If you do not want to connect your Spotify account to an external service, you can export your playlist and add songs to Apple Music by hand. In Spotify, right-click your playlist, select "Share", then "Copy Spotify URI". Paste this into a browser window to open the playlist, then use a free service like Exportify to download your playlist as a CSV file with song titles and artists.

Open the CSV file in a text editor or spreadsheet program. You now have a list of every song in your playlist. Open Apple Music, create a new playlist, and search for each song by title and artist, then add it to your new playlist. This method is slower — a 100-song playlist could take an hour or more — but it avoids sharing your login with any third party and gives you a chance to review each song before adding it.

Transferring multiple playlists at once

Most transfer tools can move more than one playlist in a single session. In Soundiiz, after you connect your Spotify account, you can select multiple playlists from your list before choosing Apple Music as the destination. The tool will create a separate playlist in Apple Music for each one you selected. TuneMyMusic works the same way — select all the playlists you want to move, then start the batch transfer.

Batch transfers take longer than single playlists but still usually complete within 10 to 15 minutes. You will receive a summary showing how many playlists transferred successfully and how many songs were skipped across all of them. Check your Apple Music library after the transfer to confirm all playlists arrived with their original names.

Keeping your playlists in sync after the transfer

Once a playlist is transferred to Apple Music, it becomes a separate entity from your Spotify playlist. If you add new songs to your Spotify playlist later, they will not automatically appear in your Apple Music version. You will need to manually add them or run the transfer tool again and merge the new songs into your existing Apple Music playlist.

Some transfer tools offer a "sync" or "update" feature that can refresh your Apple Music playlist with new additions from Spotify, though this is usually a paid feature. If you plan to use both services and want your playlists to stay aligned, check whether your chosen tool offers this option before you start.

Security and privacy when using transfer tools

When you use a third-party transfer tool, you are granting it permission to read your Spotify and Apple Music accounts. Reputable services like Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic use OAuth, which means you log in through Spotify's and Apple's official pages — the tool never sees your actual password. Your login credentials are handled by Spotify and Apple, not stored by the transfer service.

Before using any transfer tool, check its privacy policy to understand what data it collects and how long it keeps it. Most services delete your login tokens after the transfer is complete and do not store your playlist data permanently. If you are uncomfortable sharing account access with a third party, the manual method is your safest option, even though it takes more time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the transfer tool delete my Spotify playlist?

No. Transfer tools only read your Spotify playlist and create a copy on Apple Music. Your original Spotify playlist remains unchanged. You can keep both versions or delete your Spotify playlist later if you no longer need it.

Can I transfer a playlist that someone else created and shared with me?

Most transfer tools can only move playlists you own or have saved to your library. If a friend shared a playlist with you, you can save it to your library in Spotify first, then transfer it. The transferred version will be owned by you on Apple Music, not the original creator.

What if Apple Music does not have a song that is on Spotify?

The transfer tool will skip it and show you a list of missing songs when the transfer is done. You can then search for those songs manually in Apple Music and add them yourself, or leave them out if they are not available.

Do I need to pay to use a transfer tool?

Most transfer tools offer free transfers for single playlists or small batches. Some charge a fee for transferring very large playlists, multiple playlists at once, or for ongoing sync features. Check the tool's pricing page before you start to see if your transfer falls within the free tier.

How long does a transfer usually take?

A single playlist typically transfers in 2 to 10 minutes depending on its size and how many songs need to be matched. Larger playlists or batch transfers of multiple playlists may take 15 to 30 minutes. You will receive a confirmation email or notification when the transfer is complete.