The simplest way to move playlists between services

You cannot transfer a Spotify playlist directly into Apple Music through either app — the services do not share that connection. Instead, you will use a third-party tool that reads your Spotify playlist and recreates it in Apple Music by matching song titles and artists. The most reliable free option is Soundiiz, a web-based converter that handles the matching automatically and works with both services in minutes.

The process requires you to log into both Spotify and Apple Music through Soundiiz's website, authorize it to read your playlists, and choose which playlist to move. Soundiiz then searches Apple Music's catalog for each song in your Spotify playlist and adds the matches to a new playlist on your account. Most playlists transfer completely, though occasionally a very new or very obscure song may not exist in Apple Music's library.

Key Takeaways

  • Soundiiz is a free web tool that reads your Spotify playlists and recreates them in Apple Music by matching songs one by one.
  • You authorize Soundiiz to access both your Spotify and Apple Music accounts, but it never stores your passwords or playlist data.
  • The transfer usually takes a few minutes, and Soundiiz creates a new playlist in Apple Music with the same name as your original.
  • Songs that do not exist in Apple Music's catalog will not transfer, though this is rare for mainstream music and common playlists.
  • You can move multiple playlists at once and repeat the process whenever you want to sync new changes from Spotify.

Setting up Soundiiz and authorizing both services

Go to soundiiz.com in your web browser. You do not need to create an account — click "Start Converting" and you will see two boxes: one for your source service (Spotify) and one for your destination (Apple Music). Click the Spotify box first. A window will open asking you to log into your Spotify account. Enter your Spotify email and password, then click "Agree" when Soundiiz asks permission to read your playlists. You will be sent back to the Soundiiz page.

Now click the Apple Music box. A similar login window opens. Enter your Apple ID email and password. If you use two-factor authentication on your Apple account, you will receive a code on your trusted device — enter that code in the window. Once you authorize Soundiiz to access Apple Music, you are ready to select which playlist to move. Both services are now connected, and Soundiiz can see your playlists on both sides.

Choosing and transferring your playlist

After you authorize both services, Soundiiz shows you a list of your Spotify playlists on the left side of the screen. Click the playlist you want to move. The right side of the screen will show you a preview of what will transfer — you will see the song count and a sample of tracks. Review this to make sure you selected the correct playlist.

Click the "Convert" or "Transfer" button (the exact wording varies slightly depending on when you use the tool). Soundiiz will begin matching each song in your Spotify playlist to Apple Music. A progress bar shows you how many songs have been processed. This usually takes between one and five minutes depending on the playlist size. When it finishes, Soundiiz will tell you how many songs transferred successfully and whether any songs could not be found in Apple Music.

Open Apple Music on your phone or computer and navigate to "Library" or "Playlists." You will see a new playlist with the same name as your Spotify original. The songs are now in Apple Music and will stay there — they are not linked to your Spotify playlist, so if you add new songs to Spotify later, you will need to run the transfer again to update the Apple Music version.

What happens when songs do not transfer

Most mainstream songs transfer without any problem because both Spotify and Apple Music carry nearly identical catalogs. However, some songs may not match. This usually happens with very new releases that have not yet been added to Apple Music, very old or obscure recordings, or songs with unusual spelling or artist names that Soundiiz cannot match correctly.

When a song does not transfer, Soundiiz shows you a list of the unmatched tracks at the end of the process. You can manually search for these songs in Apple Music and add them yourself, or you can leave the playlist as is. For most people, the unmatched songs are a small percentage — often zero to three songs per playlist — so the transfer is still useful even if it is not perfect.

Moving multiple playlists and keeping them in sync

You can repeat the Soundiiz process for each of your Spotify playlists. You do not need to authorize the services again after the first transfer — Soundiiz remembers your login for future visits. straightforward go back to soundiiz.com, click "Start Converting," and select a different Spotify playlist to move. This makes it practical to transfer your entire Spotify library one playlist at a time.

If you add new songs to a Spotify playlist after you have already transferred it to Apple Music, you will need to run the transfer again to update the Apple Music version. Soundiiz will add the new songs to the existing Apple Music playlist rather than creating a duplicate. This is useful if you maintain active playlists that change over time, though it does require you to remember to re-run the transfer periodically.

Other tools and when to use them

Soundiiz is the most straightforward option, but other converters exist. TuneMyMusic is another free web tool that works similarly and handles Spotify to Apple Music transfers. Playlisty is an app available on iOS that can also move playlists, though it requires an in-app purchase for full features. All of these tools work the same way: they match songs by title and artist and recreate the playlist in your destination service.

The choice between them usually comes down to personal preference. Soundiiz tends to be faster and has a cleaner interface. TuneMyMusic works just as well but has more ads on the free version. Playlisty is useful if you prefer working within an app rather than a web browser. None of them are affiliated with Spotify or Apple, so they all require you to authorize them separately and trust them with your login credentials — though all three are established services with good track records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Soundiiz delete my Spotify playlist?

No. Soundiiz only reads your Spotify playlists and creates new ones in Apple Music. Your original Spotify playlists remain unchanged. You can keep both versions or delete the Spotify playlist yourself if you no longer need it.

Do I need to pay for Soundiiz?

The basic transfer is free. Soundiiz offers a paid subscription that adds features like automatic syncing and the ability to move playlists between other services, but you do not need to pay to move a Spotify playlist to Apple Music one time.

What if a song is spelled differently on Spotify and Apple Music?

Soundiiz usually matches songs correctly even when spelling or artist names differ slightly. However, if a song has a very different title on the two services — for example, a remix with a completely different name — Soundiiz may not find it. You can add these manually to your Apple Music playlist after the transfer.

Can I move a playlist from Apple Music back to Spotify?

Yes. Soundiiz and other converters work in both directions. You would select Apple Music as your source service and Spotify as your destination, then follow the same authorization and transfer steps.

Will the songs in my Apple Music playlist stay if I cancel my Apple Music subscription?

The playlists themselves will remain in your library, but you will not be able to play the songs without an active subscription. Once you resubscribe, the playlists and songs will be accessible again.