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Why move from SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud playlists to Apple Music
Select SoundCloud as a source
Use your current SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud service to Apple Music and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your SoundCloud playlists have been moved to Apple Music and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole SoundCloud library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from SoundCloud to Apple Music
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from SoundCloud to Apple Music, explained
When the music you found on SoundCloud has grown into a collection worth keeping in lossless, Apple Music is a natural home. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library through SoundCloud’s official sign-in and recreates it inside Apple Music — playlists, liked tracks and followed artists, wherever Apple Music carries them.
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 tracks arrive as saved songs and followed artists carry over where Apple Music has them. Move everything or choose playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
Set expectations honestly: SoundCloud is built on independent uploads, remixes and DJ sets, much of which does not exist on Apple Music’s licensed catalogue. Officially released tracks match well; artist-uploaded originals, edits and unsigned material often have no counterpart and are flagged rather than forced.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each SoundCloud track is matched to the same recording in Apple Music, preferring the ISRC code where a release carries one and falling back to title, artist and duration otherwise. For music that had an official release, this works reliably.
For uploads unique to SoundCloud there may be no match, and FreeYourMusic never pretends otherwise — anything without a clean counterpart is flagged for one-tap Rematch, so you can find an official version if one exists or leave it be.
How long does a SoundCloud to Apple Music transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes, though checking each SoundCloud upload against Apple Music’s catalogue can add a little time. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one machine. Start it on your laptop and check progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
SoundCloud vs Apple Music: what actually changes
These services cover different territory. SoundCloud is the open frontier of unsigned artists, remixes and DJ mixes, with a free tier. Apple Music is the polished mainstream, adding lossless, hi-res lossless and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos plus deep Apple ecosystem integration.
Moving to Apple Music gives you pristine audio and completeness for licensed music. What you leave behind is the edits and artist-posted originals SoundCloud is built on — which is why many people keep both rather than fully switching.
Do you need to keep SoundCloud while you transfer?
Yes — keep SoundCloud active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library while copying it into Apple Music, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
SoundCloud has a free tier, but Apple Music has no permanent free tier, so you will need an Apple Music trial or subscription to receive the transfer. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Because coverage varies so much, transfer a representative playlist first and review the matches before moving everything — it tells you honestly how much of your SoundCloud library has an official Apple Music presence. Tidy your playlists beforehand.
When the transfer finishes, spend real time on the Rematch list; finding the official release of a former SoundCloud upload is often the whole job. Then turn on lossless in Apple Music’s settings and keep SoundCloud for what Apple will never carry.
Keeping SoundCloud and Apple Music in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. Since many listeners keep both, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries on a schedule so a track you like on SoundCloud appears on Apple Music where it exists there.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from Apple Music back to SoundCloud, if you want. Your collection stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud playlist to Apple Music?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud 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 SoundCloud to Apple Music.
Can I transfer my SoundCloud playlists to Apple Music for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from SoundCloud to Apple Music for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own SoundCloud and Apple Music accounts.
What exactly transfers from SoundCloud to Apple Music?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where SoundCloud 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.