Apple Music offers a free built-in tool that moves playlists from Spotify and other streaming services into its library. Apple Music launched in Pakistan on September 30, according to reports, with an individual plan at Rs 379 per month. The family plan costs Rs 649, and both include a one-month free trial.
The process starts at music.apple.com, where users click their profile picture and select Transfer Music from the menu. Next, they choose a source service, such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, or YouTube Music, and approve permissions. Users then pick the playlists they want and select Add to Library. Apple Music flags songs it cannot match, so users can review each one and accept suggested alternatives.
The tool carries a few requirements, because Apple requires an active subscription, a signed-in Apple Account, and Sync Library turned on in settings. Moreover, it transfers only playlists that users created, so editorial and service-generated playlists need manual recreation. Apple gives users 30 days to approve alternate versions of unmatched songs. Notably, the transfer does not remove anything from the original service, and some albums import on an all-or-nothing basis.
Users who need broader service support can turn to several other tools for moving their playlists to Apple Music. The SongShift app on iPhone supports Audiomack, Deezer, Pandora, and Qobuz, among others. Meanwhile, the TuneMyMusic web tool covers 19 services and accepts text files or playlist links. YouTube Music users can also export playlists through Google Takeout and import the resulting file.
Apple says the transfer feature is not available in every country, and its support pages point users to a regional availability list. However, earlier reports said the tool works worldwide except China, Myanmar, and Russia. As a result, Pakistani users should confirm availability in their Music settings before they start moving playlists.
