Music streaming services have revolutionized the way we listen to music, and Spotify and Apple Music are two of the most popular ones out there. While both platforms offer millions of songs to choose from, some users prefer one over the other. If you're one of those users who's decided to switch from Spotify to Apple Music, you might be wondering how to transfer your carefully curated playlists. In this article, we'll show you how to do just that.
Why Transfer Your Spotify Playlist to Apple Music?
Spotify and Apple Music have their own unique features and advantages. While Spotify is known for its personalized playlists and social sharing options, Apple Music offers exclusive content and seamless integration with other Apple devices. So, why would someone want to transfer their playlist from one platform to another?
Firstly, some users might prefer the interface and user experience of Apple Music over Spotify. Secondly, if you're an Apple user, it makes sense to have all your music in one place, especially if you own other Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Thirdly, if you're switching from Spotify to Apple Music, you don't want to lose all the hard work you put into creating your playlists.
Method 1: Using SongShift
SongShift is a popular third-party app that lets you transfer your playlists between different music streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music. Here's how to use it:
- Download SongShift from the App Store (it costs $4.99).
- Open the app and select "Get Started."
- Select "Spotify" as your source and connect to your account.
- Select the playlist you want to transfer.
- Select "Apple Music" as your destination and connect to your account.
- Confirm the transfer and wait for it to complete.
- Your playlist should now be available on Apple Music.
Note: SongShift can only transfer up to 100 songs at a time for free. If you have a larger playlist, you'll need to upgrade to the pro version.
Method 2: Using Soundiiz
Soundiiz is another third-party app that lets you transfer your playlists between different music streaming services. Here's how to use it:
- Go to the Soundiiz website and create an account (it's free).
- Click on "Platform to Platform" in the top menu.
- Select "Spotify" as your source and connect to your account.
- Select the playlist you want to transfer.
- Select "Apple Music" as your destination and connect to your account.
- Confirm the transfer and wait for it to complete.
- Your playlist should now be available on Apple Music.
Note: Soundiiz offers a free plan that lets you transfer up to 200 songs per month. If you have a larger playlist or want to transfer more frequently, you'll need to upgrade to a premium plan.
Method 3: Manual Transfer
If you don't want to use a third-party app or don't want to pay for it, you can manually transfer your playlists from Spotify to Apple Music. Here's how:
- Open Spotify and go to the playlist you want to transfer.
- Select all the songs by clicking on the first song, holding down "Shift," and clicking on the last song.
- Right-click on the selected songs and select "Copy Spotify URI."
- Open Apple Music and go to "File" > "New Playlist from File."
- Paste the Spotify URI into the text box and click "OK."
- Your playlist should now be available on Apple Music.
Note: This method can be time-consuming if you have a large playlist, and it doesn't transfer any metadata like album artwork or song descriptions.
Conclusion
Transferring your Spotify playlist to Apple Music might seem like a daunting task, but it's actually quite simple with the help of third-party apps like SongShift and Soundiiz. Alternatively, you can manually transfer your playlists by copying and pasting the Spotify URI into Apple Music. Whichever method you choose, make sure to double-check that all your songs have transferred correctly, and enjoy your music on Apple Music!