The fastest way to move a playlist
You can transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music using a free third-party tool called Soundiiz or by manually recreating the playlist in Apple Music. Soundiiz is the quickest method — it connects to both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts, finds the songs in Apple's catalog, and adds them to a new playlist you create. The manual method takes longer but gives you full control over which songs to keep and how to organize them.
Both methods work because Spotify and Apple Music have largely overlapping music libraries, though not every song exists on both platforms. If a track isn't available on Apple Music, Soundiiz will skip it and tell you which ones didn't transfer. The manual approach lets you decide whether to search for an alternative version or leave a song out.
Key Takeaways
- Soundiiz is a free web tool that connects to both Spotify and Apple Music and transfers playlists in minutes without requiring you to read anything.
- You will need to sign in to both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts during the transfer, and you must have an Apple Music subscription to add songs to your library.
- Not every Spotify song exists on Apple Music, so some tracks may not transfer; Soundiiz shows you which ones failed.
- The manual method of searching for each song in Apple Music takes longer but works if you prefer not to connect third-party tools to your accounts.
Using Soundiiz to transfer your playlist
Go to soundiiz.com in your web browser. Click the large button that says "Start Converting" or "get your free guide." You will see a screen asking you to choose a source platform — select Spotify. Then choose Apple Music as your destination platform.
Click "Connect" next to Spotify and sign in with your Spotify username and password. Soundiiz will ask for permission to read your playlists; click "Agree" or "Allow." Then click "Connect" next to Apple Music and sign in with your Apple ID. You may be asked to enter a verification code if two-factor authentication is turned on for your Apple account.
Once both accounts are connected, Soundiiz will show you a list of your Spotify playlists. Select the playlist you want to transfer. Soundiiz will then search Apple Music's catalog for each song. This usually takes a few seconds to a minute depending on the playlist size. When it finishes, you will see a summary showing how many songs matched, how many didn't, and a list of any missing tracks.
Click "Convert" or "Transfer" to add the matched songs to Apple Music. Soundiiz will create a new playlist with the same name as your Spotify playlist (or ask you to name it). The songs will appear in your Apple Music library within a few minutes.
What to do if songs didn't transfer
Soundiiz shows you a list of songs that don't exist on Apple Music. This happens because some independent artists, regional releases, or older recordings are only on Spotify. You have three choices: search for an alternative version in Apple Music, skip the song, or note it down to listen to on Spotify later.
To search for an alternative, open Apple Music and type the song title or artist name into the search bar. You may find a live version, a remix, or a remaster that works as a substitute. If nothing similar exists, you can leave that song out of your Apple Music playlist without affecting the rest of the transfer.
Keep in mind that Soundiiz's matching isn't perfect — occasionally it may skip a song that does exist on Apple Music, or match a song to a different version than you wanted. If this happens, you can manually add or swap songs in Apple Music after the transfer is complete.
Manually recreating your playlist in Apple Music
Open Spotify and find the playlist you want to transfer. Take a screenshot or write down the song titles, or open the playlist on your phone and your computer side by side. Open Apple Music on your device or at music.apple.com in your browser.
Create a new playlist by clicking the "+" icon or "New Playlist" button. Give it the same name as your Spotify playlist. Then search for each song one at a time using the search bar. When you find the song, click the "+" button or "Add to Playlist" option and select the playlist you just created.
This method is slower than Soundiiz, especially for playlists with more than 20 or 30 songs, but it gives you the chance to listen to previews, choose between different versions of a song, and decide whether to include tracks that don't have a perfect match on Apple Music.
Keeping your playlists in sync going forward
Soundiiz is a one-time transfer tool — it doesn't automatically update your Apple Music playlist when you add new songs to your Spotify playlist. If you add songs to the Spotify version later, you will need to run the transfer again or manually add them to Apple Music.
Some people keep both playlists and update them separately, while others delete the Spotify playlist after transferring to Apple Music. If you use both services, you can set a reminder to sync your playlists every month or so by running Soundiiz again and choosing to add new songs to the existing Apple Music playlist instead of creating a duplicate.
Troubleshooting common transfer problems
If Soundiiz says it can't connect to your Spotify account, make sure you are using the correct login credentials and that your Spotify account is active. If you use Facebook or Google to sign in to Spotify, you may need to set a Spotify password first by going to account.spotify.com, clicking "Edit Profile," and creating a password under "Password."
If the transfer starts but stops halfway through, refresh the page and try again. Soundiiz usually resumes where it left off. If songs are matching to the wrong versions (for example, a cover instead of the original), you can manually fix these in Apple Music after the transfer by removing the wrong version and searching for the correct one.
If you see an error message saying "Apple Music account not found," make sure you have an active Apple Music subscription. You cannot add songs to Apple Music without a paid subscription, though you can still browse and search for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay for Soundiiz?
Soundiiz is free for most playlists. It offers a paid plan for users who want to transfer very large playlists (over 5,000 songs) or use advanced features, but the free version works for standard playlists of any reasonable size.
Will the playlist update automatically if I add songs to Spotify later?
No. Soundiiz transfers your playlist once. If you add new songs to your Spotify playlist, you will need to run Soundiiz again or manually add those songs to Apple Music. Some users run the transfer monthly to keep their playlists roughly in sync.
What if a song exists on Apple Music but Soundiiz didn't find it?
Soundiiz's matching isn't perfect. If you notice a missing song that you know is on Apple Music, search for it manually in Apple Music and add it to your playlist. You can also try searching by artist name or album title if the exact song title doesn't work.
Can I transfer a playlist from Apple Music to Spotify instead?
Yes. Soundiiz works in both directions. Choose Apple Music as your source and Spotify as your destination, then follow the same steps. The process is identical.
Do I have to keep Soundiiz connected to my accounts after the transfer?
No. Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect Soundiiz from both accounts by going to your Spotify and Apple Music account settings and revoking access to Soundiiz. The playlist will remain in Apple Music.