Downloading music from YouTube to your iPhone music library is possible without needing a computer. There are a few different methods you can use to save YouTube videos and songs directly to your iPhone.
Use a YouTube Downloader App
The easiest way is to use a YouTube downloader app that allows you to download videos and songs directly on your iPhone. Here are some good options:
- Documents by Readdle – This free app has a built-in browser and downloader for saving YouTube videos. Just paste the YouTube link, choose video or audio only, and download.
- VideoDown – Another free app with a downloader tool to save YouTube clips. Supports various formats and quality options.
- SuperTube – Paid app ($3.99) but works great for downloading YouTube videos in MP3 format.
- YT Music – Free app specifically for downloading YouTube music. Save as MP3 or listen offline.
These apps make it quick and easy to find YouTube content on your iPhone and save it directly to your Camera Roll or iTunes music library.
Use Online Video Converters
If you don’t want to install an extra app, you can use free online YouTube conversion tools:
- OnlineVideoConverter – Paste YouTube link, convert to MP3, download file.
- ClipConverter – Supports many formats including MP3. No account needed.
- Convert2MP3 – Quickly turn YouTube videos into MP3s.
These websites allow you to enter the YouTube URL, customize settings like format and quality, convert the video, and download the file directly to your iPhone. No need for a computer.
Use the Shortcuts App
You can create custom shortcuts on your iPhone to download YouTube music using the Shortcuts app. Here’s how:
- Download the Shortcuts app from the App Store if you don’t already have it.
- Open Shortcuts and tap the “+” to create a new shortcut.
- Add the “URL” action and configure it to prompt for a YouTube link.
- Add the “Get Contents of URL” action and set it to download the YouTube page content.
- Add the “Match Text” action to find the direct media URL.
- Add the “Get Contents of URL” action again to download the media file.
- Add the “Save File” action to save it to your music library.
With this shortcut created, you can easily share YouTube links to it and download music files right to your iPhone storage.
Use the Documents App
The Documents app by Readdle has a built-in browser and YouTube downloader. Here’s how to use it:
- Install Documents from the App Store if you don’t have it.
- Open the app and tap the browser icon in the bottom toolbar.
- Go to YouTube and find the video you want to download.
- Tap the Share button and select Documents.
- Choose “Audio” or “Video” download.
- The file will download directly to Documents.
- You can then save it to your music library.
This provides a quick way to grab YouTube media without any extra apps or accounts needed.
Use iCloud Website
You can actually go to the iCloud website on your iPhone browser, sign in, and upload music files to your iCloud Drive. Here’s how it works:
- On your iPhone, open Safari and go to iCloud.com.
- Sign in to your iCloud account.
- Go to iCloud Drive.
- Create a new folder called “YouTube Music”.
- Download a YouTube video as MP3 using a site like OnlineVideoConverter.
- Upload the MP3 file to the YouTube Music folder in iCloud Drive.
- Open the Files app on your iPhone and save the file to your on-device music library.
This method lets you download and store YouTube music files in iCloud Drive and access them on any device including your iPhone.
Try a YouTube Music App
Using a dedicated YouTube music app can make downloading songs even easier. Some top options include:
- Musi – Stream and download YouTube music tracks. No ads.
- YMusic – Download videos and playlists. Listen offline.
- Videoder – Download videos from YouTube and Facebook.
- SnapTube – Download videos and music files from YouTube.
These apps simplify searching YouTube and saving music directly to your iPhone storage or music library.
Add YouTube Songs to iTunes on Desktop
If you have access to a desktop computer, you can download YouTube songs there first before syncing to your iPhone:
- On your computer, use a site like OnlineVideoConverter to download YouTube videos as MP3s.
- Open iTunes and go to File > Add to Library.
- Select the downloaded YouTube MP3 files to add them to your iTunes library.
- Sync your iPhone to this computer to transfer the YouTube music over.
This will get the songs onto your iPhone by going through iTunes on desktop first.
Download from YouTube on Desktop
You can also directly download YouTube videos from a desktop computer first before transferring them to iPhone:
- On your computer, go to YouTube and find the video you want.
- Use a downloader like Loader.to to download the video as MP3.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- In iTunes, go to your iPhone icon > Music and check “Sync Music.”
- Drag the downloaded YouTube MP3 into your iTunes Library.
- Sync your iPhone to transfer the song over.
This approach lets you grab YouTube media on a desktop first before getting it onto your iPhone music app.
Import from Computer with iTunes
Instead of syncing your entire music library, you can manually transfer over individual songs downloaded from YouTube on desktop:
- Download YouTube videos as MP3 using a desktop program.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- In iTunes, select your iPhone icon.
- Go to Music in the sidebar and check “Sync Music.”
- Drag the specific YouTube MP3 files to the iTunes panel below.
- Click Apply to transfer only those MP3s to your iPhone.
This will import the YouTube songs without overwriting your existing iPhone music library.
Using YouTube Premium
If you pay for a YouTube Premium subscription, you can download YouTube music directly on your iPhone and listen offline. Here’s how:
- Make sure you’re signed up for YouTube Premium.
- Find the YouTube video you want to download.
- Tap the download button below the video.
- Select “Audio only” to save it as an MP3.
- Downloaded songs will be available in the Library tab of the YouTube app.
With a premium YouTube account, downloading music and video for offline playback is easy. But you do have to pay the monthly subscription fee.
Recording Audio from YouTube Videos
If you need a YouTube video’s audio without the video itself, you can record just the audio on your iPhone using the Voice Memos app:
- Open YouTube and start playing the video.
- Open Voice Memos and start a new recording.
- Hold your iPhone up to the YouTube video audio.
- Trim the start/stop to isolate the song.
- Save the recording to your music library.
This will capture just the audio track from a YouTube video for use like a music file. Quality won’t be as high as an official download, but works in a pinch.
Using Online YouTube to MP3 Converters
Online tools likeYoutubeMP3.org and YoutubeMP3Converter.org allow you to input a YouTube link and convert/download the audio as an MP3 file. Here’s how they work:
- On your iPhone browser, go to one of the YouTube to MP3 sites.
- Paste the full YouTube video URL.
- Click the convert/download button.
- On the next page, tap the download link.
- Open the file in Apple Music or save to your library.
These sites make downloading audio-only MP3 tracks quick and easy. However, their legality is questionable.
Using Dropbox to Transfer from Computer
You can leverage Dropbox to get YouTube songs downloaded on desktop over to your iPhone. Here’s how:
- On computer, download YouTube videos as MP3 files.
- Install Dropbox app on computer and iPhone.
- On computer, add MP3s to your Dropbox folder.
- Open Dropbox app on iPhone and download the files.
- Open MP3s in Apple Music or save to library.
By syncing Dropbox folders, you can seamlessly transfer downloaded YouTube music between devices.
With Apple Music Subscription
If you pay for an Apple Music subscription, you can easily add YouTube music to your iPhone library. Here’s how:
- Use a site like OnlineVideoConverter to download YouTube videos as MP3s on desktop.
- Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone.
- Go to Library > Add Music.
- Select the YouTube MP3 files to upload them.
- The songs will sync across your Apple Music library.
An Apple Music membership makes uploading your own music quick and straightforward. The songs will then be accessible on all your devices.
With an iMusic Membership
iMusic is an app that provides unlimited access to download YouTube music for offline playback. Here’s how it works:
- Download and install the iMusic app on your iPhone.
- Subscribe to iMusic membership for a monthly fee.
- Paste any YouTube link to download the audio.
- Downloaded songs are stored in the iMusic library.
- Listen to the YouTube music offline.
For a few dollars per month, iMusic provides unlimited downloads of YouTube audio tracks to your iPhone.
Summary
So in summary, here are the top ways to get YouTube music onto your iPhone:
- Use a dedicated YouTube downloader app
- Employ a free online video/audio converter
- Leverage a Shortcut for fast downloading
- Download through Documents app browser
- Upload to iCloud website then sync to iPhone
- Get a premium YouTube subscription
- Record audio directly on iPhone
- Transfer from desktop using iTunes or Dropbox
With all these handy options, you can easily save YouTube songs to your iPhone on the go without needing a computer. Enjoy downloading and listening!