The fastest way to move playlists between services

You cannot transfer a Spotify playlist directly into Apple Music through either app — the services do not talk to each other that way. Your best option is to use a free third-party tool like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic, which reads your Spotify playlist and adds those same songs to Apple Music for you. The process takes about five minutes per playlist and works for most songs, though a small number may not match exactly if Apple Music's catalog differs from Spotify's.

If you prefer not to use a third-party tool, you can also do it manually by exporting your playlist as a text file and searching for each song in Apple Music one by one — but this only makes sense for very small playlists. For anything longer than 20 songs, a conversion tool saves hours of work.

Key Takeaways

  • Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic are free tools that connect to both Spotify and Apple Music and move songs between them automatically.
  • You will need to log into both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts when you use these tools, and you can revoke their access afterward.
  • Most songs transfer successfully, but occasionally a song may not exist in Apple Music's catalog or may match to a different version of the track.
  • The transfer creates a new playlist in Apple Music — your original Spotify playlist stays unchanged.
  • For playlists with fewer than 20 songs, manually searching and adding songs in Apple Music takes about the same time as setting up a conversion tool.

Using Soundiiz to move your playlists

Soundiiz is the most straightforward option for most people. 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 — Soundiiz needs permission to read your playlists, but cannot delete or change anything on Spotify's side.

After you log in, Soundiiz shows you a list of all your Spotify playlists. Select the one you want to move, then log into your Apple Music account when prompted. Soundiiz will then search Apple Music for each song and add matches to a new playlist with the same name. The whole process usually takes two to five minutes depending on playlist length. Once it finishes, check your Apple Music library — the new playlist will be there under "Library" and "Playlists".

After the transfer is done, you can revoke Soundiiz's access to both accounts. On Spotify, go to Settings, then Apps and Websites, find Soundiiz, and click Remove. On Apple Music, go to your account settings, select Security, and remove Soundiiz from the list of apps with access.

Using TuneMyMusic as an alternative

TuneMyMusic works similarly but has a slightly different interface. Go to tunemymusic.com, select Spotify as your source, and paste the link to your Spotify playlist (you can find this by right-clicking the playlist in Spotify and selecting "Share" > "Copy Spotify URI"). Then select Apple Music as your destination and log in when prompted.

TuneMyMusic will convert the playlist and show you a summary of how many songs matched successfully. If some songs did not match, the tool shows you which ones so you can search for them manually in Apple Music afterward. Like Soundiiz, you should revoke TuneMyMusic's access to both accounts once the transfer is complete.

What happens when a song does not match

Occasionally a song exists on Spotify but not in Apple Music's catalog, or the two services have different versions of the same track — a live recording instead of the studio version, for example. When this happens, the conversion tool either skips the song or matches it to the closest alternative it can find.

After your playlist transfers, scan through it in Apple Music and look for any gaps or unexpected songs. If you notice a missing track, search for it directly in Apple Music. If it is not there, you have three options: add a different version if one exists, add a similar song by the same artist, or leave it out. Most playlists transfer with 95 to 99 percent of songs matching correctly, so this is usually a quick cleanup job.

Moving multiple playlists at once

If you have several playlists to move, you can repeat the process for each one — Soundiiz and TuneMyMusic both let you convert as many playlists as you want. Some people find it faster to do them in batches of three or four rather than all at once, since you have to log in and out of Apple Music each time.

Keep track of which playlists you have already moved so you do not accidentally create duplicates. Apple Music will create a new playlist each time you run the conversion, so if you convert the same Spotify playlist twice, you will end up with two identical Apple Music playlists with the same name.

Doing it manually without a conversion tool

If you do not want to use a third-party tool, you can move a playlist by hand. In Spotify, select the playlist, click the three dots, and choose "Share" > "Copy Link". Open that link in a web browser, and you will see the full song list. Go through each song, search for it in Apple Music, and click the plus sign to add it to a new playlist.

This method works fine for playlists under 20 songs, but becomes tedious quickly for anything longer. You also cannot automate it, so you have to do the work yourself. The advantage is that you have complete control over which version of each song gets added, and you do not have to give any third-party tool access to your accounts.

Keeping your playlists in sync going forward

Once you have moved a playlist to Apple Music, the two versions are separate. If you add new songs to your Spotify playlist later, they will not automatically appear in Apple Music. You have two choices: manually add new songs to both playlists as you discover them, or run the conversion tool again and accept that you will have duplicate songs in the Apple Music version.

Some people keep their main playlist on Spotify and use Apple Music only for offline listening or when they are on an Apple device. Others switch to maintaining their playlists in Apple Music instead. There is no right answer — it depends on which service you use more often.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to log into Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic with my Spotify and Apple Music accounts?

Yes. Both tools are legitimate services that have been around for years and are used by thousands of people. They only ask for permission to read your playlists and add songs — they cannot change your password, delete your account, or access your payment information. You can revoke their access anytime through your account settings.

Will the conversion tool delete my original Spotify playlist?

No. Your Spotify playlist stays exactly as it is. The conversion tool only reads it and creates a new, separate playlist in Apple Music. You can keep both playlists or delete the Spotify one whenever you want.

What if a song is on Spotify but not on Apple Music?

The conversion tool will skip it or match it to a similar version if one exists. After the transfer, you can search for the missing song in Apple Music manually. If it truly is not available, you can add a different version by the same artist or leave it out of your Apple Music playlist.

Can I move playlists that other people created and shared with me?

Yes, as long as you have access to the playlist on Spotify. The conversion tool will treat it the same way as your own playlists and create a copy in Apple Music. The original creator's playlist on Spotify remains unchanged.

Do I have to use a conversion tool, or can I do this some other way?

You can move songs manually by searching for each one in Apple Music and adding it to a new playlist, but this takes much longer. For playlists with fewer than 20 songs, the manual method is reasonable. For anything longer, a conversion tool saves significant time and effort.