How to Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music [Verified]

This article will focus on one of the pillars of the service we run here at Tune My Music – playlist transfer.

Whether you’re moving from one streaming service to the other or you just found a cool playlist on a streaming platform you’re not a member of, we’ll explain how to transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music.

This is not a built-in feature on any streaming platform, and you have to use a trusted third-party tool, which we hopefully are!

Also, this guide applies to transferring playlists the other way around, meaning from Apple Music to Spotify. Actually, you can apply it to playlist transfer between any two streaming services you want. Let’s get started.

How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to Apple Music: Fastest Solution

The verified fastest way to transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music is to visit the Tune My Music transfer page, set Spotify as your source, load the playlist through your Spotify profile or playlist URL, adjust whether you want to transfer specific songs or the whole playlist, set Apple Music as the destination, and start the transfer.

How to Transfer Spotify Playlist to Apple Music: Full Guide

Let’s now dive deeper with our full guide on how to transfer Spotify playlist to Apple Music. We will include detailed screenshots along the way too avoid any potential hiccups you might encounter.

1. 1. Open Tune My Music: Start by heading to the Tune My Music online app. Click “Let’s Start”.

1. 2. Select the source: Select Spotify as the source for playlist transfer.

1. 3. Connect to Spotify: You will be prompted to connect to your Spotify account. Follow the instructions on the screen to authenticate.
2. 4. Choose your playlist: Once connected, you can select one of the two options to fetch the Spotify playlists you want to transfer. You can load the playlist from your Spotify account or insert the Spotify playlist URL.

1. 5. Select the destination: Choose Apple Music as the destination.

1. 6. Connect to Apple Music: Similarly, you will need to connect your Apple Music account and grant the required permissions. Note that Tune My Music doesn’t store or use your data. It only reads the playlists you are transferring to move to the new service without storing any data. Once it’s finished, TMM doesn’t keep your data.

1. 7. Start the transfer: Click the “Start Transfer” button. You will see a progress bar indicating the transfer status.
2. 8. Review the results: Once the transfer is complete, review your Apple Music account to ensure all desired songs have been successfully moved. If any tracks were missed, Tune My Music will notify you.

Keep Playlists Synced With Tune My Music Sync Feature

Your playlists have been transferred, and it’s all happy days – but what if you plan on continuing to use Spotify and don’t want to have to manually sync your playlists every time you add or delete a song? Again, Tune My Music has you covered. 

Here are the steps on how to keep your playlists synced between Spotify and Apple Music.

Step 1: Start Sync: Once your playlist has successfully transferred to Apple Music, you’ll see a Sync button. Click on this button to start the Sync process.

Step 2: Configure Sync Preferences: Adjust the options to customize your Sync preferences. Tune My Music offers two different Sync methods:

Mirror Sync: The playlist on Apple Music will mirror the one on Spotify. Any new tracks added to your Spotify playlist will appear on Apple Music, and any tracks deleted from the Spotify playlist will be removed from the playlist on Apple Music.

Add Only Sync: Any new tracks added to your Spotify playlist will also be added to the playlist on Apple Music. However, if you delete a track from the Spotify playlist, it won’t be removed from the playlist on Apple Music.

Step 3: Completion: Once you’ve set your preferences, you’re all done! Your playlists will now sync automatically based on your chosen settings, and you can enjoy them on both platforms seamlessly.

To see all your synced playlists in one place, visit the My Syncs page on the Tune My Music website. This page provides a handy overview of all your synchronized playlists across various music streaming platforms.

Revoking Third-Party Permissions

If you don’t intend to use the Sync feature after you transferred your playlists, it’s a good idea to revoke the permissions you granted to the third-party website (Tune My Music) Follow the steps below to do this:

Step 1: Open Your Spotify Account: In your browser (desktop or mobile), head to spotify.com and click ‘Login.’ After entering your credentials, click on your profile name and select ‘Account’ from the dropdown menu.

For the Spotify mobile app, click on the engine icon on top of the screen and click on Account option.

Step 2: Enter the Apps Section: A new tab in your web browser will open up with your account page, find the sidebar on the left side of the screen. Look for the ‘Apps’ section and click on it, which will provide you with a list of all third-party applications that currently have access to your Spotify account.

Step 3: Begin Revoking Access: Now that you’re viewing the ‘Apps’ section, you can start revoking permissions. Each application listed here has a ‘Revoke Access’ button associated with it. Simply click on the ‘Revoke Access’ button for the apps you’ve decided to disconnect and confirm your decision.

Step 4: Completion: After you’ve revoked the necessary permissions, you’re all done! Your Spotify account is now less cluttered and more secure.

Making the Most of Tune My Music

Tune My Music isn’t just a one-trick pony for converting playlists. Think of it as your handy multi-tool for all things music streaming.

Ever accidentally deleted a playlist? With Tune My Music’s backup feature, you don’t have to worry. You can save your playlists as a dedicated TXT or CSV file with the full list of music catalog to keep it safe and sound, ready for recovery anytime you need them.

What about when you can’t decide whether to jam out to rock or pop? Tune My Music’s playlist manipulation feature comes to the rescue, allowing you to merge different playlists into a single mega mix or break down a large one into genre-specific mini playlists.

You can also keep the playlists synced, share your playlists, and more. And the best part? Tune My Music isn’t picky about platforms. No matter if you use Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, YouTube, or Pandora, Tune My Music has got you covered.

Convert Spotify to Apple Music: Dealing With Transfer Errors

Unfortunately, errors can occur during the transfer process. This is typically due to inadequate or inaccurate metadata, but luckily, errors are rare and easy to fix.

Tune My Music will alert you to any tracks it was unable to transfer, so all you have to do is look for the song manually on Apple Music and add it to your playlist of choice.

On the rare occasion that you cannot find the same version of the song you’re transferring on Apple Music, you may have to find suitable replacements or equivalent tracks. Try searching for live versions, covers, or other performances of the same track, and in most cases, you should be able to find a version that provides the same, or at least a similar, listening experience.

Reasons to Switch Spotify to Apple Music

Many reasons why some people would switch from Spotify to Apple Music go beyond the data privacy violations. Here are some other key reasons why people would prefer Apple Music over Spotify:

1. 1. Seamless Integration with Apple Ecosystem.
2. 2. Exclusive Content and Early Releases for some artists, music, and podcasts.
3. 3. Lossless and Hi-Res Audio.
4. 4. Apple Music 1 Radio for shows hosted by renowned DJs and artists.
5. 5. Enhanced Siri Integration, Apple’s virtual assistant.
6. 6. Better Integration with your existing iTunes music library.
7. 7. Seamsly integrations with Apple devices.

While both Apple Music and Spotify offer exceptional music streaming experiences, Apple Music brings a unique set of advantages that caters specifically to Apple users.

With its seamless ecosystem integration, exclusive content, lossless audio support, and Siri integration, Apple Music provides a compelling option for music enthusiasts seeking a premium listening experience. If you haven’t tried Apple Music yet, you can subscribe and use it for one month of Apple Music for free.

Behind the Scenes: How Music Transferring Services Work

Let’s take a minute to understand how music transferring services work. Firstly, it’s important to note that most streaming platforms don’t offer a playlist transfer feature–likely because they want you to stick with their services and use their premade playlists. However, third-party services like Tune My Music come to the rescue to fill that gap.

If you’re still wondering how, well, it all comes down to the track’s metadata. Tune My Music scans each song in your Spotify playlist for the track titles, artist name, and album, then matches them to Apple Music’s database. Once all the songs have a match, Tune My Music creates a new playlist in Apple Music, and voilà, you have your favorites back at your fingertips.

Check also our article with a complete comparison between Apple Music vs Spotify.

The Ease of Converting Spotify Playlists to Apple Music

Whether you’re contemplating a full switch from Spotify to Apple Music or simply aiming for the flexibility to enjoy your treasured playlists on both platforms, Tune My Music is your go-to solution.

For more articles and tips like this, check out our How-To page, with lots of content to make the most out of your music streaming experience.