Apple Music playlists can now be transferred to YouTube Music: See Transfer process, Supported playlists

Apple Music is getting a new cross-platform feature that will allow users to transfer their playlists to YouTube Music. While the Cupertino tech giant emphasizes that playlists can be transferred to “another service,” only YouTube Music is currently supported. However, users will only be able to transfer playlists that were created individually or collaboratively. Music files or folders in which playlists are organized cannot be transferred through this process.

Apple Music playlists can be transferred to YouTube Music

Details of Apple’s new playlist transfer feature have been revealed on a recently published support page. The iPhone maker says users can request that their Apple Music playlists be transferred to YouTube Music from Data and privacy side.

To transfer playlists, users will need an active Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription, as well as an active YouTube Music account. While transferring a playlist typically takes a few minutes, Apple’s support document explains that it can also take up to a few hours depending on the number of playlists and their size.

Currently, Apple only lets users transfer playlists that they create themselves. This includes shared playlists that the user owns. However, non-cooperating shared playlists, curated playlists, or the music files themselves are not transferred. Additionally, the folders in which Apple Music playlists are organized cannot be transferred.

Additionally, the playlists you want to transfer can only contain songs available on YouTube Music. No exclusive songs, podcasts, or audiobooks will be transferred. Importantly, the playlist is not removed from Apple Music after the transfer.

How to Transfer Apple Music Playlists to YouTube Music

1. Go to Apple Data and privacy side.
2. Log in to your Apple ID account.
3. To choose Transfer a copy of your data.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Sign in to your YouTube Music account to start transferring your playlists.
6. Apple will send an email notification once the transfer starts.
7. You can check the status of the transfer or its cancellation on the website Data and privacy side.
8. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.