So, you’ve built the perfect playlist on Spotify. You’ve got all your jams in one place. But now, you’re switching to Apple Music and you’re wondering…
How do I bring my treasured playlist along with me?
Good news — importing Spotify playlists to Apple Music is totally possible, and surprisingly easy! You don’t need to manually search and add songs one by one. Nope, that would be painful. Instead, you can use nifty third-party tools to do all the heavy lifting for you.
Let’s walk through how to do it step by step. It’s simple, and yes — we’ll make it fun too!
🎧 Why Transfer Playlists?
- You’ve switched streaming services.
- You want to back up your playlist somewhere else.
- You want your favorite playlist on both platforms.
Whatever your reason, you’ll be glad to know that tech has your back!
🛠 Tools You’ll Need
You don’t need to be a tech wizard. Just choose one of these user-friendly apps or websites:
- SongShift (iOS – great for iPhone users)
- Soundiiz (Web-based – works on any device)
- FreeYourMusic (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
Let’s look closer at how to use them.
📱 Option 1: Using SongShift (iOS Only)
Step 1: Download the SongShift app from the App Store.
Step 2: Open it and connect both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts.
Step 3: Tap the ‘+’ to start a new shift. SongShift calls transfers “shifts” – cute, right?
Step 4: Choose Spotify as the source. Find the playlist you want to move.
Step 5: Select Apple Music as your destination.
Step 6: Let SongShift do its magic. Once it finishes, review the matches. Sometimes it might not find every song, but you can manually fix those if needed.
Step 7: Confirm and you’re done! Your Spotify playlist now lives happily inside Apple Music.
🔥 Option 2: Using Soundiiz (Web-Based)
This one works in your browser, so no need to download anything!
Step 1: Visit Soundiiz.com and sign up or log in.
Step 2: Connect both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts.
Step 3: Click “Transfer” on the left menu.
Step 4: Choose your Spotify playlist to move.
Step 5: Select Apple Music as the destination.
Step 6: Soundiiz will match songs and show a preview. Click “Confirm” and start the transfer.
Pro tip: Soundiiz lets you manage multiple playlists at once and even convert entire libraries!
➡️ Option 3: Using FreeYourMusic (All Platforms)
Step 1: Download FreeYourMusic for your platform – iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
Step 2: Open the app and select Spotify as your source.
Step 3: Pick Apple Music as the target.
Step 4: Select the playlists you want to move.
Step 5: Hit “Begin Transfer” and that’s it!
FreeYourMusic is great if you have lots of content to move, and even supports more platforms like YouTube Music and Amazon Music.
💡 Tips to Make the Switch Smooth
- Keep Both Accounts Active: The tools need access to both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts. So don’t cancel Spotify right away.
- Double-Check Matches: Sometimes songs have different versions or names. Review the matches after the transfer.
- Have a Wi-Fi Connection: Transfers work best and faster over Wi-Fi.
⚠️ Things to Know
Some songs might not transfer. Why? A few reasons:
- The song isn’t available on Apple Music.
- It’s a regional release only in Spotify.
- The tool couldn’t match the metadata correctly.
No worries though — most of the time, the tools catch 98% of the songs or more!
🙋♀️ FAQs
Q: Do I need a premium Spotify account?
A: Nope! Your free Spotify account works fine for transferring playlists.
Q: Do I need an Apple Music subscription?
A: Yes, at least a currently active free trial. Otherwise, Apple won’t let third-party tools access your library.
Q: What happens to my Spotify playlist?
A: It stays right where it is. You’re just copying it over, not deleting.
🌟 Why Not Just Start Over?
Sure, there’s something fun about building a brand-new playlist from scratch. But if you’ve spent months (or years!) crafting the perfect mood booster or study session soundtrack, why start over?
Plus, these tools save you hours of searching and dragging songs one by one.
And imagine this: now your playlist lives in both worlds. Spotify and Apple Music. That’s pro-user status right there.
🎉 You Did It!
Whether you’re switching completely or just testing Apple Music, moving your Spotify playlists is really easy once you know how. Just pick your favorite tool — SongShift, Soundiiz, or FreeYourMusic — and follow the steps. Sit back, press play, and enjoy.
Now it’s time to vibe, dance, chill, or study — whatever your playlist was made for. Rest easy knowing your tunes made the journey safely. 🥳
