How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to Apple Music in 2026

The good news? Transferring your Spotify playlists to Apple Music has never been easier. In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to move your entire music library, step by step, so you don't lose a single song in the process.

Why People Switch from Spotify to Apple Music

There are plenty of reasons listeners are moving to Apple Music in 2026. Here are some of the most common:

• Better audio quality. Apple Music offers lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost. If you care about sound quality, this is a major draw.
• Deeper Apple ecosystem integration. If you own an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or HomePod, Apple Music works seamlessly across all your devices with features like Handoff and Siri integration.
• No ads, ever. Unlike Spotify's free tier, Apple Music is entirely ad-free from day one.
• Higher artist payouts. Some listeners switch because Apple Music pays artists roughly double per stream compared to Spotify — supporting the musicians they love.
• Classical music. Apple Music Classical is a dedicated app for classical music lovers with a curated catalog that's hard to beat.

Whatever your reason, the transition doesn't have to mean starting your music library from scratch.

Methods for Transferring Your Playlists

When it comes to moving your Spotify playlists to Apple Music, you have a few options:

Option 1: Rebuild Manually

You could search for each song on Apple Music and add them to new playlists one by one. This works if you have a handful of songs, but for most people with hundreds or thousands of tracks, this is painfully slow and impractical.

Option 2: Apple's Built-In Import Tool

Apple introduced a basic import feature, but it has limitations. It only handles simple playlists, can be inconsistent with song matching, and doesn't transfer liked songs, albums, or artists. For a complete migration, you'll want something more powerful.

Option 3: Use Free Your Music (Recommended)

Free Your Music is a dedicated playlist transfer tool built specifically for moving music between streaming platforms. It handles Spotify to Apple Music transfers with high accuracy, preserving your playlists, liked songs, and albums. It's the fastest and most reliable way to switch platforms without losing your library.

Step-by-Step Guide: Transfer Spotify to Apple Music with Free Your Music

Here's exactly how to move your Spotify playlists to Apple Music using Free Your Music. The entire process takes just a few minutes.

Step 1: Download Free Your Music

Head to freeyourmusic.com and download the app. Free Your Music is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — so you can transfer from whichever device you prefer.

Step 2: Select Spotify as Your Source

Open Free Your Music and choose Spotify as your source platform. You'll be prompted to log in to your Spotify account to grant Free Your Music read access to your library. Don't worry — Free Your Music only reads your data. It never modifies or deletes anything on Spotify.

Step 3: Choose What to Transfer

Once connected, Free Your Music will load your entire Spotify library. You'll see all your:

• Playlists (including collaborative playlists)
• Liked Songs
• Saved Albums
• Followed Artists

Select everything you want to move, or pick specific playlists if you only want to transfer a few.

Step 4: Select Apple Music as Your Destination

Choose Apple Music as your destination platform and sign in with your Apple ID. Free Your Music will connect to your Apple Music account securely.

Step 5: Start the Transfer

Hit the Transfer button and let Free Your Music do its thing. The app uses smart matching algorithms to find each song on Apple Music, accounting for differences in song titles, album versions, and regional availability.

You'll see a real-time progress bar showing how many songs have been matched and transferred. For most libraries, this takes anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the size of your collection.

Step 6: Review Your Results

Once the transfer is complete, Free Your Music shows you a detailed report:

• Successfully transferred songs — matched and added to Apple Music
• Partially matched songs — close matches that you can review
• Unmatched songs — tracks not available on Apple Music (this is usually a very small number)

Open Apple Music and check your playlists. Everything should be right where you expect it.

Tips to Avoid Losing Songs During Transfer

While Free Your Music has an excellent match rate, here are a few tips to make sure your transfer goes as smoothly as possible:

1. Check Regional Availability

Some songs are available on Spotify but not on Apple Music in certain regions (and vice versa). This is a licensing issue, not a transfer issue. If a song doesn't transfer, check whether it's available on Apple Music in your country.

2. Watch for Duplicate Versions

Occasionally, a song might exist in multiple versions on Apple Music — remastered editions, deluxe albums, or live recordings. Free Your Music's matching algorithm prioritizes the closest match, but it's worth scanning your playlists after the transfer to confirm you got the versions you wanted.

3. Transfer in Batches for Very Large Libraries

If you have thousands of playlists, consider transferring them in batches. This gives you more control over the process and makes it easier to spot any issues.

4. Keep Your Spotify Account Active (Temporarily)

Don't cancel your Spotify subscription immediately after transferring. Keep it active for a week or two while you verify everything transferred correctly. Once you're confident your Apple Music library is complete, you can safely cancel Spotify.

5. Use the Free Your Music Desktop App for Large Transfers

While the mobile app works great for smaller libraries, the desktop version of Free Your Music tends to handle very large transfers (10,000+ songs) more efficiently.

How Many Songs Can You Transfer for Free?

Free Your Music lets you transfer up to 600 songs completely free — no credit card required. This is a great way to test the tool and see the match quality before committing to a full transfer.

For larger libraries, Free Your Music offers affordable premium plans that let you transfer unlimited songs, playlists, and albums. Given how much time it saves compared to rebuilding your library manually, it's well worth it.

FAQ

Is it safe to connect my Spotify and Apple Music accounts to Free Your Music?

Yes. Free Your Music uses official APIs and secure OAuth authentication to connect to your streaming accounts. It only requests read access to your source platform (Spotify) and write access to your destination (Apple Music) to create playlists and add songs. Your login credentials are never stored.

Will transferring playlists delete anything from Spotify?

No. Free Your Music copies your playlists — it never modifies, moves, or deletes anything on your source platform. Your Spotify library stays exactly as it is.

How accurate is the song matching?

Free Your Music uses advanced matching algorithms that compare song titles, artist names, album names, and track durations to find the best match on Apple Music. The match rate is typically above 95%, and often closer to 99% for popular music.

Can I transfer playlists from Apple Music back to Spotify?

Absolutely. Free Your Music works in both directions. If you ever decide to switch back or want to keep both services in sync, you can transfer from Apple Music to Spotify (or between any of the 20+ supported platforms).

What other platforms does Free Your Music support?

Beyond Spotify and Apple Music, Free Your Music supports transfers between YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, Pandora, and many more — over 20 platforms in total.

Does Free Your Music work on mobile?

Yes. Free Your Music has dedicated apps for both iOS and Android, in addition to its desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How long does a transfer take?

Most transfers complete in under five minutes, even for libraries with thousands of songs. The exact time depends on the size of your library and your internet connection speed.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Switching from Spotify to Apple Music doesn't mean losing the playlists you've spent years building. With Free Your Music, you can transfer your entire music library in minutes — keeping every playlist, liked song, and saved album intact.

Try Free Your Music free — transfer up to 600 songs at no cost.

Your music is yours. Take it wherever you go.