How to transfer your Apple Music library to Spotify

You cannot move your Apple Music library to Spotify directly through either app. Apple Music and Spotify do not share a built-in transfer tool. Instead, you will use a third-party service that reads your Apple Music library, creates a matching playlist on Spotify, and adds the same songs. The most widely used free option is Soundiiz, a web-based tool that connects to both services and syncs your playlists, liked songs, and library in minutes.

The process works because both Apple Music and Spotify allow third-party apps to access your account through their public APIs — the technical channels that let outside software read and write to your music data. When you authorize Soundiiz (or a similar service) to connect, you grant it permission to see what you have saved, then it searches Spotify's catalog for the same tracks and adds them to a new playlist or library on your account.

The transfer is not instantaneous for large libraries. A collection of 5,000 songs may take 30 minutes to an hour. Spotify also has a 10,000-song limit per playlist, so very large libraries may be split across multiple playlists. Some songs in your Apple Music library may not exist on Spotify, so the transfer will skip those tracks and report them separately.

Key Takeaways

  • Soundiiz is a free web tool that connects to both Apple Music and Spotify and transfers your playlists and liked songs without requiring you to manually recreate them.
  • You authorize Soundiiz to read your Apple Music account and write to your Spotify account, then the tool searches Spotify's catalog and adds matching songs to your library.
  • Transfer time depends on library size; expect 30 minutes to an hour for a collection of several thousand songs.
  • Songs that do not exist on Spotify will be skipped, and Soundiiz will show you a list of what could not be transferred so you can search for alternatives.
  • Spotify playlists have a 10,000-song limit, so very large libraries will be split across multiple playlists automatically.

Step-by-step transfer using Soundiiz

Go to soundiiz.com in your web browser. Click the button to start a new transfer. You will see two columns: one for your source service (Apple Music) and one for your destination (Spotify).

In the Apple Music column, click "Connect" and sign in with your Apple ID. Soundiiz will ask for permission to access your library, playlists, and liked songs. Review the permissions and click "Allow" or "Authorize". You will be returned to the Soundiiz page once the connection is confirmed.

In the Spotify column, click "Connect" and sign in with your Spotify username and password. Spotify will show you what Soundiiz is asking permission to do — read your library and create playlists. Click "Agree" to authorize the connection.

Once both services are connected, Soundiiz will show you a list of what it can transfer: your liked songs, playlists, and saved albums. Select which items you want to move. You can choose individual playlists or transfer everything at once. Click "Transfer" to begin. Soundiiz will search Spotify's catalog for each song and add matches to your Spotify account. A progress bar will show you how many songs have been processed.

Other third-party transfer tools and how they differ

Soundiiz is free and requires no account creation, but other services offer different features. Spotify's own tool, called "Spotify for Artists", does not transfer libraries — it is for musicians to manage their artist profiles. However, several alternatives to Soundiiz exist.

TuneMyMusic is another free web tool that works similarly to Soundiiz. It connects to Apple Music and Spotify and transfers playlists and liked songs. The interface is slightly different but the result is the same. TuneMyMusic also supports transfers from other services like YouTube Music and Amazon Music, so it may be useful if you plan to move music between multiple platforms in the future.

Maroofy is a paid service that offers more detailed matching — it uses machine learning to find songs that may not have an exact title match. This is useful if your Apple Music library contains live versions, remixes, or regional releases that have slightly different names on Spotify. The paid tier costs a few dollars per transfer.

Playlisty is a mobile app (iOS and Android) that does the same transfer work as Soundiiz but from your phone. If you prefer not to use a web browser, Playlisty offers a similar experience with a mobile interface. It is free with optional paid features for faster transfers.

What happens to songs that cannot be transferred

Not every song in your Apple Music library will have an exact match on Spotify. Spotify's catalog is large — over 100 million tracks — but it is not identical to Apple Music's. Independent artists, very new releases, and regional music may be on one service but not the other.

When you run a transfer, Soundiiz will skip songs it cannot find and create a separate list showing you what was not transferred. The list includes the artist name and song title so you can search for alternatives manually. Some songs may be available under a slightly different title or artist name — for example, a live version might be listed separately from the studio version.

You can search for these songs directly in Spotify and add them yourself, or you can accept that they are not available and continue with what was transferred. Soundiiz and similar tools will report the number of successful transfers and the number of skipped songs so you know how complete your library is on Spotify.

Keeping your libraries in sync after the initial transfer

The first transfer moves your existing library, but it does not create an ongoing connection. If you add new songs to Apple Music after the transfer, they will not automatically appear on Spotify. You will need to run another transfer to catch new additions.

Some third-party tools offer scheduled transfers — you can set them to run weekly or monthly and automatically add new songs from Apple Music to a Spotify playlist. Soundiiz offers this as a paid feature. If you use the free version, you will need to manually run transfers each time you want to sync new music.

Alternatively, you can manage your music on Spotify going forward and stop using Apple Music. Once your library is on Spotify, you can cancel your Apple Music subscription and use Spotify exclusively. Your Spotify library will remain and continue to grow as you add new songs there.

Transferring specific playlists instead of your entire library

You do not have to transfer everything at once. Soundiiz and other tools let you select individual playlists to move. This is useful if you have some playlists on Apple Music that you want to keep private, or if you only want to move certain collections to Spotify.

When you connect your Apple Music account, Soundiiz will show you a list of all your playlists. You can check the boxes next to the ones you want to transfer and leave others unchecked. The transfer will only move the playlists you selected. Your other Apple Music playlists will remain on Apple Music and will not be created on Spotify.

You can also run multiple transfers over time. For example, you might transfer your workout playlist this week and your jazz playlist next week. Each transfer creates a new playlist on Spotify, so you can organize your music gradually rather than all at once.

Troubleshooting common transfer problems

If Soundiiz or another tool cannot connect to your Apple Music account, check that you are signed into iCloud with the same Apple ID you use for Apple Music. Some accounts have two-factor authentication enabled, which can block third-party connections. If you see an error, try disabling two-factor authentication temporarily, run the transfer, then re-enable it afterward. Apple's security settings may also require you to create an app-specific password for third-party services — check your Apple ID settings if the connection fails.

If songs are not transferring correctly, the most common reason is that Spotify's catalog does not include them. Check the list of skipped songs that Soundiiz provides. If a song is listed as not found, search for it directly on Spotify — it may be available under a different artist name or as a different version. If it truly is not on Spotify, you can add it manually from Apple Music or look for a cover version by another artist.

If your transfer stalls or times out, refresh the page and try again. Very large libraries (over 10,000 songs) may need to be split into multiple transfers. Start with your liked songs, then transfer playlists one at a time rather than all at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will transferring my library delete my Apple Music account?

No. Transferring to Spotify only copies your songs to Spotify — it does not affect your Apple Music account. Your Apple Music library will remain unchanged. You can keep both accounts active, use Spotify exclusively, or cancel Apple Music whenever you choose.

Do I need to pay for Soundiiz to transfer my music?

Soundiiz's basic transfer is free and does not require an account. You can transfer your entire library without paying. Soundiiz offers paid features like scheduled transfers and faster processing, but the one-time free transfer covers most people's needs.

What if a song exists on both services but under a different name?

Soundiiz uses title and artist name matching, so if a song is listed very differently on Spotify, it may not find it. Check the skipped songs list and search for those tracks manually on Spotify. You can add them to your library by hand, or accept that some songs will not transfer perfectly.

Can I transfer playlists that other people shared with me?

No. Soundiiz can only transfer playlists you created or own. Shared playlists from other users cannot be transferred because you do not have permission to export them. You can follow those playlists on Spotify instead, or ask the creator to share the playlist on Spotify as well.

How long does a transfer take for a very large library?

A library of 10,000 songs typically takes 45 minutes to an hour. Larger libraries may take longer. Soundiiz processes songs in batches, so you can close the browser tab and check back later — the transfer will continue in the background. You will receive a notification when it is complete.