The fastest way to move playlists from Spotify to Apple Music

You can move playlists from Spotify to Apple Music using a third-party service that reads your Spotify playlist and adds those songs to Apple Music. The most common tool is Soundiiz, which connects to both services and transfers playlists in minutes. Other options include TuneMyMusic and Playlisty, which work similarly. All three are free for basic transfers, though some charge for bulk operations or premium features.

The process requires you to log into both Spotify and Apple Music through the transfer tool, authorize it to read your playlists, and select which playlists to move. The tool then searches Apple Music's catalog for each song and adds matching tracks to a new playlist on your account. Most transfers complete within a few minutes, though the time depends on playlist size and how many songs the tool can match.

If you prefer not to use a third-party service, you can also move playlists manually by exporting your Spotify playlist as a file and importing it into Apple Music, though this method is slower and works only if you have access to a computer with both services installed.

Key Takeaways

  • Third-party tools like Soundiiz connect to both Spotify and Apple Music and transfer playlists automatically without downloading files to your computer.
  • You must authorize the transfer tool to access both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts, and the tool will create a new playlist in Apple Music with the songs it finds.
  • Not every song on Spotify exists in Apple Music's catalog, so some tracks may not transfer or may be replaced with alternate versions by the same artist.
  • Manual transfer using exported files is possible but slower and requires a computer with both services available.

Using Soundiiz to transfer playlists

Soundiiz is the most widely used tool for moving Spotify playlists to Apple Music. Go to soundiiz.com, click "Start Converting", and select Spotify as your source and Apple Music as your destination. You will be asked to log into your Spotify account through Soundiiz's login page. Authorize Soundiiz to read your playlists and public profile information.

After Spotify authorization, you will log into your Apple Music account. Apple Music requires you to sign in with your Apple ID. Once both accounts are connected, Soundiiz will display all your Spotify playlists. Select the playlists you want to move and click "Convert". Soundiiz will search Apple Music's catalog for each song and add matches to a new playlist in your Apple Music library. The new playlist will have the same name as your Spotify playlist.

The transfer usually completes within five to ten minutes for playlists under 500 songs. Soundiiz is free for up to five playlists per month. If you need to transfer more playlists or want to move them more frequently, Soundiiz offers a paid subscription.

What happens when songs don't match

Apple Music's catalog is large but not identical to Spotify's. Some songs may not exist in Apple Music, or the tool may not find an exact match. When this happens, Soundiiz skips the song by default, and it will not appear in your Apple Music playlist. You can see a report of unmatched songs after the transfer completes, which tells you which tracks were not found.

For unmatched songs, you have two options: search for them manually in Apple Music and add them to the playlist yourself, or accept that they will not transfer. Unmatched songs are usually rare releases, very new songs, or tracks from independent artists with limited distribution. Most mainstream music transfers without issues.

Using TuneMyMusic as an alternative

TuneMyMusic works similarly to Soundiiz but has a slightly different interface. Visit tunemymusic.com, select Spotify as your source, and Apple Music as your destination. Log into Spotify when prompted, then select the playlists you want to move. TuneMyMusic will then ask you to log into Apple Music.

After both accounts are authorized, TuneMyMusic begins the transfer automatically. Like Soundiiz, it searches Apple Music for each song and creates a new playlist with matching tracks. TuneMyMusic is also free for basic transfers and shows you which songs could not be matched. The interface is simpler than Soundiiz, which some users prefer, though both tools produce the same result.

Manual transfer using exported files

If you do not want to authorize a third-party tool, you can export your Spotify playlist as a file and import it into Apple Music manually. This method is slower but gives you direct control over the process. In Spotify, right-click your playlist, select "Share", then choose "Copy Spotify URI". Paste this into a text file and save it.

Alternatively, use a browser extension like Exportify to read your Spotify playlist as a CSV file containing song titles and artist names. Once you have the file, open Apple Music on your computer and create a new playlist. You can then search for each song manually and add it to the playlist, or use the CSV file to search in bulk if Apple Music's import feature recognizes the format.

This method works but is time-consuming for large playlists. Most people find third-party tools faster and less error-prone. Manual transfer is most practical for small playlists with fewer than 50 songs.

Keeping playlists in sync after transfer

Once you transfer a playlist to Apple Music, the two versions are separate. If you add new songs to your Spotify playlist later, those songs will not automatically appear in your Apple Music playlist. You must run the transfer tool again or add new songs manually to Apple Music.

Some transfer tools offer a "sync" feature that updates your Apple Music playlist when your Spotify playlist changes. Soundiiz includes this for paid subscribers, which means new songs you add to Spotify will be added to Apple Music automatically. If you do not subscribe to sync, you will need to transfer the playlist again each time you make significant changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the transfer tool delete my Spotify playlists?

No. Transfer tools only read your Spotify playlists and create new ones in Apple Music. Your Spotify playlists remain unchanged. You can delete them manually if you want, but the transfer tool does not remove them.

Can I transfer playlists from Apple Music to Spotify instead?

Yes. Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Playlisty all work in both directions. Select Apple Music as your source and Spotify as your destination, then follow the same authorization and transfer steps.

What if I have private Spotify playlists?

Transfer tools can move private playlists as long as you authorize them to access your account. The new playlist created in Apple Music will be private by default, matching your Spotify privacy setting. You can change the privacy setting in Apple Music after the transfer if you want.

Do I need to pay for a transfer tool?

No. Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Playlisty all offer free transfers for most users. Paid subscriptions unlock features like unlimited monthly transfers or automatic syncing, but basic one-time transfers cost nothing.

How long does a transfer take?

Most transfers complete within five to fifteen minutes, depending on playlist size and how many songs the tool can match in Apple Music's catalog. Very large playlists (over 1,000 songs) may take longer, but the tool will show you progress as it works.