Can I transfer my youtube playlist to apple music?

Yes, it is possible to transfer your YouTube playlists to Apple Music. While there is no direct transfer method, you can use third-party apps and services to move your YouTube playlists and songs over to Apple Music.

Using TuneMyMusic

One of the easiest ways to transfer a YouTube playlist to Apple Music is by using the TuneMyMusic app. This app allows you to transfer playlists between various music streaming platforms, including YouTube and Apple Music.

Here are the steps to use TuneMyMusic to move a YouTube playlist to Apple Music:

1. Go to the TuneMyMusic website and click on “Transfer” at the top.
2. Sign in to your YouTube account when prompted.
3. Select the YouTube playlist you want to transfer.
4. Sign in to your Apple Music account when prompted.
5. Select the option to transfer the playlist to Apple Music.
6. The app will now work to match your YouTube songs and videos to versions available on Apple Music.
7. Any unavailable songs will be imported as files to Apple Music.
8. The equivalent Apple Music playlist will be created with the matched and imported songs.

The transfer usually takes a few minutes to complete. You can then access the playlist in the Apple Music app on your devices.

Using YTMusicKit

YTMusicKit is an open-source Python library that lets you transfer playlists between YouTube and Apple Music. It matches the songs from your YouTube playlist to the Apple Music catalog.

Follow these instructions to use YTMusicKit:

1. Install Python on your computer if you don’t already have it.
2. Install the YTMusicKit module using pip install ytmusicapi.
3. Get the playlist ID of your YouTube playlist. It is the series of letters and numbers after “list=” in the playlist URL.
4. Run the transfer script and provide your YouTube and Apple Music credentials and playlist ID when prompted.
5. YTMusicKit will sign in to YouTube and Apple Music, match the songs and transfer the playlist.
6. You can now access the playlist in the Apple Music app.

The advantage of using YTMusicKit is you don’t have to rely on a third-party service. However, the setup requires some technical knowledge of Python and the command line.

Converting the Audio

If you only have a few YouTube videos in a playlist, you can download the audio from those videos and add them directly to Apple Music.

Here are the steps for this method:

1. Install a YouTube to MP3 converter tool on your computer. There are many free options like yt5s.com or ytmp3.cc.
2. Copy and paste the link for each YouTube video in your playlist into the converter.
3. Download the extracted MP3 audio files.
4. Open iTunes on your computer and go to the Music section. Drag and drop the MP3 files into your iTunes library.
5. Sync your iTunes library with Apple Music so the files get uploaded.
6. On your Apple Music app, go to Songs and add the uploaded files to a new playlist.

While this method is more time consuming, it gives you the most control over the audio quality and metadata. You can edit the song details before adding them to Apple Music.

Using a Third-Party App

There are a few third-party iOS and Android apps that allow transferring YouTube playlists to Apple Music:

• Tunemymusic – Available as a mobile app on iOS and Android in addition to the web version.
• SongShift – Transfers playlists between different music services.
• Stamp – Music playlist organizer and converter.
• Soundiiz – Allows cross-platform playlist transfers.

The main advantage of using these mobile apps is convenience. If you often build playlists on YouTube that you want to transfer, having a dedicated app can save you time.

These apps work similarly to the TuneMyMusic web method outlined earlier. You select the YouTube playlist, connect your Apple Music account, and match the songs to transfer the playlist.

Things to Note

Here are some important things to keep in mind when transferring YouTube playlists to Apple Music:

• The automatic matching doesn’t always find the exact same audio, so expect minor variations.
• Some songs may get matched to live versions instead of the original studio recording.
• Unavailable song matches will get imported as files, not added to your iCloud Music Library.
• Playlists with very obscure YouTube videos are less likely to find good matches.
• The playlist transfer works best when the YouTube videos are official licensed music.
• YouTube video metadata doesn’t carry over to Apple Music.

Overall, transferring a YouTube playlist to Apple Music takes a bit of work but is doable using the methods outlined above. The matching accuracy depends on the song selection – popular music tends to match better versus rare remixes and covers.

Ideally use official music videos and albums in your YouTube playlists for best results. Evaluate different transfer services to pick the one that matches your playlists most accurately.

Finally, always export your playlists from YouTube and back them up so you have a copy. This will help rebuild your playlists if something goes wrong during the transfer process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does YouTube Music allow transferring playlists to Apple Music?

Unfortunately, you cannot directly transfer playlists from YouTube Music to Apple Music. They are separate services without any official integration. You have to rely on third-party tools to match and transfer YouTube Music playlists to Apple Music.

Can I transfer my YouTube likes to Apple Music?

Yes, you can transfer your liked YouTube videos to an Apple Music playlist using the methods described above. The apps and services will match your YouTube liked videos to songs in Apple Music so you can transfer your likes as a playlist.

What happens to unavailable song matches?

For any YouTube songs that don’t have an equivalent available on Apple Music, the transfer apps will simply import the audio file directly. The imported songs won’t have full metadata and won’t match anything in your iCloud Music Library.

Do I have to pay for YouTube playlists to Apple Music transfer?

Most third-party apps and services that allow YouTube to Apple Music playlist transfer offer limited free transfers. For unlimited transfers, you generally have to pay a subscription fee. However, the open source Python YTMusicKit library is free to use without limits.

Can I reorder songs after transferring a YouTube playlist?

Yes, once the playlist transfer is complete, you can freely reorder, add, or remove songs on the Apple Music version of the playlist. The Apple Music playlist is an independent copy so you have full control over it.