The fastest way to transfer your music from Apple Music to Spotify

You can move your Apple Music library to Spotify using a third-party tool that reads your saved songs and playlists, then recreates them in Spotify. The most straightforward option is Soundiiz, a web-based service that connects to both your Apple Music and Spotify accounts and syncs your library in minutes. Other tools like TuneMyMusic and Playlisty work the same way. You do not need to manually recreate playlists or search for songs one by one — the tool finds each track on Spotify and adds it to matching playlists you create.

The process takes about five to ten minutes of active work, though the actual transfer can take longer depending on how many songs you have. Most tools are free for libraries under a certain size (usually 500 to 1,000 songs), with paid options for larger collections.

Key Takeaways

  • Third-party tools like Soundiiz connect to both Apple Music and Spotify and move your playlists and saved songs automatically.
  • You will need to log into both your Apple Music account and your Spotify account through the tool to authorize the transfer.
  • Not every song in your Apple Music library may be available on Spotify, so some tracks may not transfer.
  • The transfer creates new playlists in Spotify but does not delete anything from your Apple Music account.

How to use Soundiiz to transfer your library

Go to soundiiz.com and click the button to start a new transfer. Select Apple Music as your source and Spotify as your destination. You will be asked to log into your Apple Music account first — use the same Apple ID you use for Apple Music. Soundiiz will then show you a list of all your playlists and saved songs.

Choose which playlists and libraries you want to move. You can transfer everything at once or pick specific playlists. Click the button to start the transfer, then log into your Spotify account when prompted. Soundiiz will create new playlists in Spotify with the same names as your Apple Music playlists and add the songs it finds. The transfer runs in the background, and you will receive an email when it is complete.

The entire process is free for most libraries. Soundiiz charges a small fee only if you have more than 5,000 songs or want to transfer between certain platform combinations, but Apple Music to Spotify transfers are free regardless of size.

Why some songs may not transfer

Spotify and Apple Music do not have identical catalogs. A song available on Apple Music may not be on Spotify because the artist has not licensed it to Spotify, the song was removed, or it is a regional exclusive. When this happens, the transfer tool skips that track — it does not add a placeholder or notify you for each missing song.

After your transfer completes, open Spotify and check your new playlists. Look for any obvious gaps where songs should be. If you notice missing tracks, you can search for them manually in Spotify or look for alternate versions by the same artist. Some artists release the same song under slightly different titles or as part of different albums, so a manual search sometimes finds what the tool could not.

Other tools for transferring your music

TuneMyMusic works similarly to Soundiiz and is also free for most transfers. It has a simpler interface but fewer customization options — you cannot always choose which playlists to transfer, and it moves everything at once. TuneMyMusic is a good choice if you want a straightforward, no-frills transfer.

Playlisty focuses on individual playlists rather than your entire library. You paste a link to an Apple Music playlist, and Playlisty recreates it in Spotify. This is useful if you only want to move a few playlists or if you prefer to transfer one at a time and check each one before moving to the next.

Maroofy is another option, though it is less commonly used. All of these tools work on the same principle: they connect to both services, find your music, and recreate it on the other platform. None of them delete your original library, and all are free for typical personal music collections.

What happens to your Apple Music account after the transfer

Transferring your music to Spotify does not change your Apple Music account. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history all remain in Apple Music exactly as they were. The transfer only copies your music to Spotify — it does not move or remove anything from Apple.

If you cancel your Apple Music subscription after the transfer, your music stays in Spotify as long as your Spotify account is active. However, if you later resubscribe to Apple Music, your original playlists and saved songs will still be there. The two services operate independently, so transferring to one does not affect the other.

How to handle music you added locally to Apple Music

If you added songs to Apple Music by uploading files from your computer (rather than streaming them), those local files may not transfer. Most transfer tools only move songs that are in Spotify's catalog, not files stored on your device. Local files show up in Apple Music but are not available through Spotify's streaming service.

To move local files to Spotify, you have two options. First, you can upload them to Spotify directly using Spotify's local files feature — read the Spotify desktop app, go to Settings, and enable Local Files. Then add the folder where your music files are stored. Spotify will scan the folder and add those songs to your library, though they will only play on devices where the files are stored.

Alternatively, if the songs are available on Spotify under a different artist name or album, you can search for them manually and add them to your Spotify playlists after the transfer is complete. This is more time-consuming but ensures you have access to the music on all your devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay for a transfer tool?

Most transfer tools are free for personal music libraries under 5,000 songs. Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and Playlisty all offer free transfers for typical users. You only pay if you have an unusually large library or want premium features like scheduled automatic updates.

Will the transfer delete my Apple Music playlists?

No. The transfer only copies your music to Spotify. Your Apple Music account, playlists, and saved songs remain unchanged. You can keep both accounts active or cancel Apple Music whenever you choose.

What if a song doesn't transfer because it's not on Spotify?

The transfer tool will skip it. After the transfer completes, check your Spotify playlists for gaps. You can search for missing songs manually — sometimes they are available under a different artist name or album version. If a song truly is not on Spotify, you cannot add it unless you upload a local file.

Can I transfer playlists other people shared with me?

Most transfer tools only move playlists you created or saved yourself. Shared playlists from other users typically do not transfer because the tool does not have permission to access them. You can recreate shared playlists manually in Spotify or ask the person who created them to share the Spotify version instead.

How long does the transfer take?

The process usually completes within a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of your library and how many songs are available on Spotify. You will receive an email notification when the transfer is done, and you can start using your new Spotify playlists when ready.