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Why move from YouTube Music to Apple Music?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer YouTube Music playlists to Apple Music
Select YouTube Music as a source
Use your current YouTube Music platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select Apple Music as a destination
Select Apple Music as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from YouTube Music service to Apple Music and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your YouTube Music playlists have been moved to Apple Music and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole YouTube Music library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from YouTube Music to Apple Music
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
Moving from YouTube Music to Apple Music, explained
Moving from YouTube Music to Apple Music is a step toward pristine audio and deep device integration — lossless, hi-res and Spatial Audio, all woven into the Apple world. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube Music library through Google’s official sign-in and rebuilds it inside Apple Music — playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists.
This guide explains what transfers, what cannot, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and how the two services really differ. If you just want to begin, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to move — the detail is below.
What transfers to Apple Music, and what does not
Your playlists move with names and order preserved, liked songs arrive as saved tracks, saved albums come across and followed artists carry over. Move everything or choose playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
A couple of things to flag. Personal uploads you added to YouTube Music are your own files, not catalogue tracks, so they cannot be matched. YouTube-only live cuts, remixes and rare uploads may lack an Apple Music counterpart, and podcasts live in a separate Apple app.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each YouTube Music song is matched to the same recording in Apple Music, preferring the ISRC code assigned to every recording and falling back to title, artist, album and duration otherwise. That precision keeps your matched library pointing at the right versions.
Because YouTube Music holds several versions of a song, some entries map neatly and some do not. FreeYourMusic never silently drops a track — anything uncertain is flagged for one-tap Rematch, so you stay in control of every choice.
How long does a YouTube Music to Apple Music transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own — start it and step away.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one device. Start it on your laptop and check progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
YouTube Music vs Apple Music: what actually changes
The trade is reach for quality. YouTube Music has a free tier and a catalogue reaching into live sets, remixes and rarities, plus personal uploads. Apple Music has no permanent free tier but adds lossless, hi-res lossless and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost, with Replay each year.
On experience, you swap YouTube Music’s ties to YouTube and Google for Apple’s integration with Siri, HomePod and handoff across iPhone, Mac and iPad. If you value sound quality and a music-first app inside the Apple ecosystem, Apple Music is the reason to move.
Do you need to keep YouTube Music while you transfer?
Yes — keep YouTube Music active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube Music library while copying it into Apple Music, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
Apple Music has no permanent free tier, so you will need an Apple Music trial or subscription to receive the transfer. Both services connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Tidy your YouTube Music playlists first so you carry only what you actually play. Because it holds so many versions of popular songs, transfer a couple of playlists first and confirm the matches in Apple Music are the studio recordings you wanted.
When the transfer finishes, resolve the Rematch list. Note any personal uploads or YouTube-only versions that could not follow, then turn on lossless and Spatial Audio in Apple Music’s settings and download your key playlists for offline listening.
Keeping YouTube Music and Apple Music in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep YouTube Music for reach and Apple Music for sound, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the two libraries on a schedule so a save on one turns up on the other.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Apple Music back to YouTube Music, if you change your mind. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect YouTube Music and Apple Music, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try first.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my YouTube Music playlist to Apple Music?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to YouTube Music and then Apple Music using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer YouTube Music playlists to Apple Music for free?
Yes — the free tier moves up to 600 songs and one playlist with no card required. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from YouTube Music to Apple Music?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from YouTube Music to Apple Music.
Can I transfer my YouTube Music playlists to Apple Music for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from YouTube Music to Apple Music for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own YouTube Music and Apple Music accounts.
What exactly transfers from YouTube Music to Apple Music?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where YouTube Music and Apple Music provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.