Apple recently introduced a new feature allowing Apple Music subscribers to transfer their playlists to YouTube Music, marking a significant shift in the company’s approach to music streaming interoperability.
Keep reading to learn how to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music.
Before starting the transfer process, it’s important to be aware of its limitations. Currently, only self-created playlists, including those made collaboratively, can be transferred. Unfortunately, music files, non-collaborative shared playlists, curated playlists, and folders where playlists are organized are not transferable. Additionally, only songs available on YouTube Music will be included in the transfer. Exclusive content like podcasts, audiobooks, or user-uploaded audio files will be excluded.
To transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Apple’s Data and Privacy page using your web browser.
- Log in with your Apple ID credentials.
- Choose the option to transfer your data, specifically focusing on your music playlists. Make sure you have an active Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription, as well as a YouTube Music account.
The transfer process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the number and size of your playlists. Once the transfer is complete, Apple will send you a confirmation email. You can find your transferred playlists in the Library tab on YouTube Music.
After the transfer, check your YouTube Music Library to ensure that all your playlists have been successfully imported. Keep in mind that any content not available on YouTube Music or any exclusive Apple Music content will not be included. You may need to manually search for and add these tracks or adjust your playlists accordingly.
With your playlists successfully transferred, take some time to explore YouTube Music’s features. The platform offers a range of personalized recommendations and curated playlists that can enhance your music listening experience.
We hope this guide helped you learn how to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.
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