The fastest way to transfer playlists

You cannot move playlists directly from Spotify to Apple Music through either app. Instead, you use a third-party tool that reads your Spotify playlists and recreates them in Apple Music. The most common free option is Soundiiz (soundiiz.com), which connects to both services and transfers playlists in minutes. You sign in with your Spotify account, choose which playlists to move, connect your Apple Music account, and Soundiiz matches the songs and adds them to Apple Music.

Another widely used free tool is TuneMyMusic (tunemymusic.com). It works the same way: you paste your Spotify playlist link, select Apple Music as the destination, and it transfers the songs. Both tools handle most songs correctly, though occasionally a song may not transfer if Apple Music does not carry that exact version or if the artist name is spelled differently in the two services.

The process takes anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on playlist size and how many songs need manual matching. Playlists with 50 songs typically transfer in under 10 minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Spotify and Apple Music do not offer a built-in transfer feature, so you need a third-party tool like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic.
  • Both tools are free and work by connecting to your accounts with your permission, then recreating your playlists in Apple Music.
  • Most songs transfer correctly, but occasionally a song may not match if Apple Music carries a different version or the metadata differs between services.
  • You should transfer playlists one at a time rather than all at once, so you can check that songs matched correctly before moving to the next one.
  • Your original Spotify playlists remain unchanged — transferring creates new playlists in Apple Music without deleting anything from Spotify.

Using Soundiiz to transfer playlists

Go to soundiiz.com and click the button to sign in with Spotify. You will be taken to Spotify's login page. Enter your Spotify username and password, then approve Soundiiz to read your playlists. You will return to Soundiiz and see a list of all your Spotify playlists.

Select the playlist you want to transfer by clicking on it. Soundiiz will show you a preview of the songs it found. Review the list to make sure the songs matched correctly — most will, but occasionally you may see a song marked as "not found" if Apple Music does not carry it. Click the button to proceed to the next step.

Now select Apple Music as your destination service. You will be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. Enter your credentials and approve Soundiiz to add songs to your library. Soundiiz will then transfer the playlist to Apple Music. You will see a confirmation message when it is complete. Open Apple Music on your device and look for the new playlist in your library — it will have the same name as your Spotify playlist.

Using TuneMyMusic as an alternative

TuneMyMusic works slightly differently because it does not require you to sign in with your Spotify account. Instead, you find your Spotify playlist and copy its link. On Spotify, right-click the playlist name and select "Copy Spotify URI" or "Share" and copy the link from there.

Go to tunemymusic.com and paste the Spotify playlist link into the search box. Click the button to load the playlist. TuneMyMusic will display all the songs in that playlist. Select Apple Music from the dropdown menu that says "Transfer to". You will then be asked to sign in with your Apple ID to authorize the transfer.

After you approve, TuneMyMusic will match the songs and add them to Apple Music. The process is usually faster than Soundiiz for smaller playlists, though both tools are reliable for most transfers.

What happens when songs do not match

Occasionally a song will not transfer because Apple Music does not carry that version, the artist name is spelled differently between services, or the song was removed from Apple Music after you added it to your Spotify playlist. When this happens, the transfer tool will show you the unmatched song and give you the option to search for it manually or skip it.

If you want to find the song yourself, search for it in Apple Music by artist name and song title. Sometimes the song exists but under a slightly different name — for example, a remix or live version may be listed separately. If you find it, add it to your new playlist manually. If Apple Music does not carry it at all, you will have to leave it off your Apple Music playlist.

Most playlists transfer with 95 to 100 percent of songs matching correctly. Playlists with very new songs, very old songs, or independent artists are more likely to have unmatched tracks.

Transferring multiple playlists

If you have many playlists, transfer them one at a time rather than all at once. This lets you check each playlist in Apple Music to make sure the songs matched correctly before you move to the next one. If something went wrong with one playlist, you will catch it when ready instead of discovering later that several playlists have missing songs.

Start with your most important playlists — the ones you listen to most often. That way, if you run into any issues, you are working with playlists you know well and can spot problems easily. After you have transferred a few successfully, you can move faster through the rest.

Both Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic let you transfer the same playlist multiple times without creating duplicates. If you transfer a playlist, then add more songs to it in Spotify, you can transfer it again and the tool will add only the new songs to your Apple Music playlist.

Keeping your playlists in sync after transfer

Once you have transferred your playlists, they exist independently in Apple Music. If you add a new song to a Spotify playlist, it will not automatically appear in your Apple Music playlist. You will need to transfer that playlist again to add the new songs.

Some people keep both services and maintain playlists in both places. Others transfer everything to Apple Music and delete Spotify. If you plan to use both services, you can set a reminder to re-transfer your main playlists every month or two to keep them roughly in sync. Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic both make this straightforward because you just repeat the same steps.

If you are switching entirely to Apple Music, transfer all your playlists, check that they look correct, then cancel your Spotify subscription. Your Apple Music playlists will remain even after you stop paying for Spotify.

Transferring playlists from other people

You can also transfer playlists that other people created and shared with you. On Spotify, find the shared playlist and copy its link. Paste it into Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic the same way you would for your own playlist. The tool will transfer all the songs to a new playlist in your Apple Music library with the same name.

This is useful if you follow a friend's playlist or a curated playlist from a Spotify account you like. You can bring those playlists into Apple Music without having to add songs one by one. The original playlist remains on Spotify unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Spotify playlists disappear after I transfer them?

No. Transferring creates new playlists in Apple Music but does not touch your Spotify playlists. They stay in your Spotify account exactly as they were. You can delete them manually if you want, but the transfer itself does not remove them.

Do I have to pay for Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic?

Both tools offer free transfers for most playlists. Soundiiz has a paid plan that adds features like automatic syncing and bulk transfers, but the free version works for transferring individual playlists. TuneMyMusic is free for all transfers.

What if a song transfers to the wrong version?

Sometimes the tool matches a song to a remix, live version, or cover instead of the original. Open the playlist in Apple Music, find the wrong song, delete it, and search for the correct version manually. Add the right version to your playlist. This happens rarely, but it is worth checking your most important playlists after transfer.

Can I transfer playlists from Apple Music back to Spotify?

Yes. Both Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic work in both directions. You can transfer from Apple Music to Spotify the same way you transfer from Spotify to Apple Music. Just select Spotify as your destination instead of Apple Music.

How long does it take to transfer a large playlist?

A playlist with 100 songs usually transfers in 5 to 15 minutes. Very large playlists (500+ songs) may take 30 minutes to an hour. The time depends partly on how many songs need manual matching and how busy the transfer service is at that moment.