How to Transfer Your Spotify Playlist to Apple Music (Step-by-Step)

Switching streaming services doesn't have to mean losing years of carefully curated playlists. Whether you're moving to Apple Music for the sound quality, the price, or just because everyone in your life uses it, your Spotify library can come with you.

This guide walks you through every method available in 2026, including Apple's own built-in transfer tool (which most people don't even know exists), plus two reliable third-party options for more complex situations. No technical skills required.

The Built-In Way: Apple's Native Transfer Feature

Apple quietly rolled out a native playlist import feature in 2024, and it keeps getting better. If you're on iOS 17.3 or later, you can transfer your Spotify library directly inside the Apple Music app without any third-party tool.

Here's exactly how to do it:

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap Music Settings.
4. Select Transfer Music from Other Music Services.
5. Choose Spotify from the list.
6. Sign into your Spotify account when prompted.
7. Choose what you want to transfer: individual playlists, your full library, or both.
8. Tap Transfer and let Apple Music do the rest.

The process typically takes a few minutes for smaller libraries and up to 30 minutes if you have thousands of songs. Apple Music matches tracks from its own catalog, so songs that don't exist on Apple Music (rare regional releases, for example) may not transfer. You'll get a summary at the end showing what transferred and what didn't.

This is the fastest way to import your Spotify playlist to Apple Music, and it costs nothing beyond your existing Apple Music subscription.

How to Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music on Mac or PC

The Apple Music desktop app also supports transfers, though the flow is slightly different depending on your operating system.

On Mac:

1. Open Apple Music and click your account name in the sidebar.
2. Go to Account Settings from the top menu.
3. Look for Music Transfer or Import from Other Services.
4. Follow the same steps as the mobile version above.

On Windows:

The Apple Music app for Windows received the transfer feature in late 2025. Update to the latest version, then find it under Edit > Preferences > Transfer Music.

One thing worth knowing: the desktop transfer is better for large libraries. If you have 5,000+ songs, doing it on desktop tends to be more stable than on mobile.

Using Tune My Music for Playlist-by-Playlist Control

Some people want more control over exactly which playlists move and how they're organized. That's where tools like Tune My Music come in useful.

Tune My Music is a free web app (with a paid tier for bulk transfers) that supports Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and more. The free plan lets you transfer up to 500 tracks per month, which is enough for most users doing a one-time switch.

How to use it:

1. Go to tunemymusic.com and click Let's Start.
2. Select Spotify as your source.
3. Connect your Spotify account and choose the playlists you want to move.
4. Select Apple Music as your destination.
5. Authorize the connection and click Start Moving My Music.

The platform does a solid job of matching tracks and flags anything it can't find so you can manually sort it. For playlist-heavy users with 10 or 20 carefully built playlists, this tool gives you cleaner control than the native Apple tool.

Soundiiz: The Best Option for Power Users

If you manage multiple accounts or want ongoing sync between platforms, Soundiiz is worth considering. The free tier handles basic one-time transfers. The premium plan ($4.99/month) adds automatic sync, meaning any new songs you add to a Spotify playlist can automatically appear in the matching Apple Music playlist.

For most people doing a straight one-time transfer, the native Apple Music method or Tune My Music is more than enough. But podcasters, DJs, or anyone managing music across multiple services will appreciate what Soundiiz offers.

Setup is similar to Tune My Music: connect both accounts, select your playlists, and confirm the transfer.

What Happens to Songs That Don't Transfer?

Not every track will survive the move. Here's what typically gets left behind:

Reason	What to Do
Song not on Apple Music	Search manually and add to playlist
Regional licensing difference	Check if a different version exists
Podcast episodes	These don't transfer at all
Local files from your Spotify	Re-upload via iTunes or Finder

Apple Music has a catalog of over 100 million songs as of 2026, so the vast majority of mainstream music transfers cleanly. Niche genres, older recordings, and anything released exclusively on Spotify (like some Spotify Singles) are the most likely to go missing.

After your transfer completes, check the summary screen or email notification and manually search for the gaps. It usually takes 10 minutes to fill in whatever didn't carry over.

Should You Actually Switch? A Quick Reality Check

Before you transfer everything, it's worth making sure Apple Music is the right fit. The two platforms have real differences in how they handle discovery, social features, and audio quality. If you're still on the fence, our full breakdown of Spotify vs Apple Music in 2026 covers the details you need to make that call confidently.

If you've already decided, then the native Apple Music transfer tool is your fastest path forward. Run the transfer, check the results, fill in any missing tracks manually, and you're done. Your playlists travel with you.