Apple Music expands playlist transfer globally — with three exceptions
Apple now allows users to transfer playlists and saved music from other streaming services directly into Apple Music in most countries. Only users in China, Myanmar and Russia remain excluded from the rollout.
What’s new
- Worldwide availability except for China, Myanmar and Russia.
- Available on iPhone, iPad, Android and the Apple Music web interface.
- Requires an active Apple Music subscription and your credentials for the source service.
How to transfer
- Open Apple Music (iPhone/iPad): Settings > Apps > Music > Transfer Music from Other Music Services.
- Or go to the Apple Music web app and select the transfer option in settings.
- Pick the source service (e.g. Spotify, YouTube Music), sign in, and choose playlists/songs to move.
Apple uses a third-party integration (reported to be SongShift) to match tracks; there’s a 30-day review period for unmatched items so you can review and find alternatives. Note that only user-created playlists can be transferred, not service-generated or editorial playlists.
Sources & further reading
- Apple Support: https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/118249
- Coverage: MacRumors
Are you planning to switch playlists to Apple Music? Tell us which service you’ll move from in the comments.