Learn how to transfer Spotify playlist to Apple Music with two easy methods. Use SongShift on iPhone or FreeYourMusic on desktop, keep your playlists intact. Step-by-step.
Transfer Spotify to Apple Music free, is it possible?
I am a Spotify user, however, I received 6 months for free in Apple Music and I want to get the best of it during these 6 months. Is there a safe way to transfer my playlists from Spotify to Apple Music?
- Question from Reddit
So you've got free Apple Music for half a year - nice! But there's just one problem: all your carefully curated playlists are sitting in Spotify. Rebuilding them by hand? No thanks. The good news is you don't have to. Some tools move everything for you.
This guide covers two solid ways to transfer Spotify playlist to Apple Music, so you can enjoy those six months without losing your music. Plus, a bonus tip to keep your tunes safe afterward.
SongShift is one of the most popular apps for moving playlists between music services. It works directly on your iPhone and supports a ton of platforms—Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, TIDAL, and more.
Step 1. Download SongShift from the App Store on your iPhone and open it.
Step 2. Tap "Get Started." In the "Available Services" section, select Spotify as your source and Apple Music as your destination. You'll need to log in to both accounts to connect them.
Step 3. At the bottom of the screen, tap the "Shift" tab, then tap the "+" (Plus) icon to start a new transfer.
Step 4. Choose Spotify > Playlists and select the playlists you want to move. Then select Apple Music as the destination.
Step 5. Tap "Start Shift" and let the app do its thing. When it's done, your playlists will be waiting in Apple Music.
SongShift isn't completely free, but it's reliable and gets the job done. Some songs might not match perfectly due to licensing differences, but it catches most.
If you prefer working on a computer, FreeYourMusic is a great option. It works on both mobile and desktop and supports over 20 music platforms - Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, you name it.
Step 1. Download and install FreeYourMusic on your PC (or Mac). Open the app.
Step 2. Select Spotify as your source and log in to your Spotify account.
Step 3. Select Apple Music as your destination and log in to your Apple Music account.
Step 4. Choose the playlists you want to transfer. You can pick one or several at once.
Step 5. Click "Start Transfer" and wait a few minutes. That's it- your playlists are now in Apple Music.
FreeYourMusic also works in reverse. If you ever switch back to Spotify, you can use it to move your playlists again.
Once your music is safely on Apple Music, don't forget about the files themselves. Things happen - phones get lost, broken, or replaced. A good backup ensures you never lose your library. AOMEI FoneBackup is a free Windows tool that makes backing up your iPhone music (and everything else) ridiculously simple.
Step 1. Download and install AOMEI FoneBackup on your Windows PC. Connect your iPhone with a USB cable and tap "Trust This Computer" when prompted.
Step 2. Open AOMEI FoneBackup. Click Phone Backup, then choose Selective Backup and hit Get Started.
Step 3. Click the Music icon. You'll see a preview of all your songs. Select the ones you want to back up. Click OK.
Step 4. Pick a folder on your computer to save the backup. (You can change this in Backup Storage Path if needed.)
Step 5. Click Start Backup. Wait a few minutes—done. Your music is now safely on your PC.
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Moving your Spotify playlists to Apple Music doesn't have to mean starting from scratch. SongShift handles it right from your iPhone, while FreeYourMusic gives you a solid desktop option. Either way, your carefully built playlists can make the jump with you. And once they're there, take a few minutes to back up your music with AOMEI FoneBackup, because losing your library is never fun.