How to Transfer Playlists to a New Music Service (2026 Guide)
Switching from Spotify to Apple Music? Don't lose your library. Here is a step-by-step guide to transferring your playlists in minutes using tools like TuneMyMusic.
Quick list
- Best Free Tool: TuneMyMusic (Up to 500 tracks free)
- Best Paid Tool: Soundiiz (Advanced sync & management)
- Best for iPhone: SongShift (iOS App)
- Select Source: Click 'Let's Start' and select your current service (e.g., Spotify). Log in and grant permission.
- Select Destination: Choose your new service (e.g., Apple Music).
- Choose Content: You can select 'My Library' to move everything, or tick specific playlists.
- Start Transfer: Click 'Start Moving My Music'.
Introduction
The biggest thing keeping people loyal to Spotify isn't the features; it's the 'Lock-in Effect'. You have spent years curating playlists, liking thousands of songs, and training the algorithm. The thought of starting over at zero is terrifying.
Good news: In 2026, data portability is seamless. You can transfer your entire library—liked songs, albums, and playlists—between services in less than 15 minutes. Here is how to do it.
Quick Summary: The Tools
- Best Free Tool: TuneMyMusic (Up to 500 tracks free)
- Best Paid Tool: Soundiiz (Advanced sync & management)
- Best for iPhone: SongShift (iOS App)
Step 1: Choose Your Transfer Tool
We recommend TuneMyMusic for most users because it is web-based (no app install needed) and is the official partner for several services like Tidal. Soundiiz is better if you want to keep playlists synced between two services permanently.
Step 2: The Transfer Process (TuneMyMusic Example)
- Select Source: Click 'Let's Start' and select your current service (e.g., Spotify). Log in and grant permission.
- Select Destination: Choose your new service (e.g., Apple Music).
- Choose Content: You can select 'My Library' to move everything, or tick specific playlists.
- Start Transfer: Click 'Start Moving My Music'.
Note: If a song is missing on the new platform (rare), the tool will generate a 'Error List' CSV for you to check.
Step 3: Post-Transfer Cleanup
The matching algorithms are about 95% accurate. Occasionally, a live version might be swapped for a studio version, or an explicit track for a clean one. Spend the first few days listening to your 'Favorites' to ensure the matches are correct.
FAQ
Is it free?
TuneMyMusic allows up to 500 tracks for free. If you have a massive library, the premium pass costs about $4.50 for a month. It is worth paying once to save hours of manual work.
Will I lose my algorithm data?
Yes. You are transferring lists of songs, not your listening history. Your new service will need a few weeks to learn your taste again.
Conclusion
Don't let your playlists hold you hostage. Freedom is just a few clicks away.
Ready to switch? Visit TuneMyMusic to start your transfer.
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