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Why move from Tidal 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 Tidal playlists to Apple Music
Select Tidal as a source
Use your current Tidal 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 Tidal service to Apple Music and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your Tidal playlists have been moved to Apple Music and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole Tidal library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from Tidal to Apple Music
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from Tidal to Apple Music, explained
Moving from Tidal to Apple Music keeps you in lossless territory while trading Tidal’s standalone, credits-focused feel for Apple’s deep device integration. FreeYourMusic reads your Tidal library through Tidal’s official sign-in and rebuilds it inside Apple Music — playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists — with no retyping.
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 few things stay behind. Tidal’s My Mixes and editorial picks are Tidal features, copying only as a snapshot, and its credits and liner-note context do not carry into Apple Music. Podcasts live in a separate Apple app, so they do not cross over either.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each Tidal 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. Because both services care about masters, this precision keeps you on the right editions.
The occasional hi-res Tidal edition may map to a lossless Apple Music version, and no two catalogues are identical. 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 Tidal 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.
Tidal vs Apple Music: what actually changes
Since both stream lossless, the audio gap is subtle — Tidal leans on HiRes FLAC and its audiophile reputation, Apple Music on hi-res lossless plus Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. Where Tidal pulls ahead is credits and editorial; where Apple pulls ahead is integration.
Apple Music is woven into Siri, HomePod and seamless handoff between iPhone, Mac and iPad, with Replay each year. If deep device integration and Spatial Audio matter more to you than detailed credits, Apple Music is the reason to move.
Do you need to keep Tidal while you transfer?
Yes — keep Tidal active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Tidal library while copying it into Apple Music, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Tidal only once you are satisfied.
Neither service has a permanent free tier, so you will need an Apple Music trial or subscription to receive the transfer while Tidal stays active for the move. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Tidy your Tidal playlists first so you carry only what you actually play. Transfer a few favourite albums and audition them in Apple Music — since you are moving between two lossless services, confirming the matched masters is worth the minute.
When the transfer finishes, resolve the Rematch list, then turn on lossless and Spatial Audio in Apple Music’s settings and download your core playlists so you get the sound offline too.
Keeping Tidal and Apple Music in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep Tidal for its credits and Apple Music for its ecosystem, 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 Tidal, if you change your mind. Your library stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect Tidal 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 Tidal playlist to Apple Music?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to Tidal 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 Tidal 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 Tidal 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 Tidal to Apple Music.
Can I transfer my Tidal playlists to Apple Music for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from Tidal to Apple Music for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own Tidal and Apple Music accounts.
What exactly transfers from Tidal to Apple Music?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where Tidal 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.