Apple Music and YouTube Music have partnered to make playlist transfers a breeze. Seamlessly move your playlists between the two platforms without using third-party apps or complicated processes.
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| Apple Music and YouTube Music have teamed up to allow users to easily transfer playlists between the two platforms. No more third-party apps or fees! Symbolic image |
San Bruno, California, USA - August 31, 2024:
In a surprising move, Apple Music and Google's YouTube Music have formed a partnership to enhance user experience by allowing for effortless playlist transfers between the two platforms.
Previously, the process of transferring playlists from one music streaming service to another was often cumbersome and required the use of third-party apps like Soundiiz and Tune My Music. These apps often charged fees for unrestricted song and playlist transfers. However, the recent announcement of the partnership between Apple Music and YouTube Music promises to simplify this process significantly.
Users can now easily transfer their playlists from Apple Music to YouTube Music or vice versa. Both streaming giants have provided detailed instructions on their support pages. Apple account holders can request to "Transfer a copy of your data" on their Data and Privacy page and then select the Apple Music playlists they wish to transfer. Similarly, YouTube Music users can use the Google Takeout feature to transfer their playlists to Apple Music.
While the process appears straightforward, there are a few important considerations. To ensure a smooth transfer, users must have active subscriptions to both Apple Music and YouTube Music. Additionally, playlists will not be deleted after the transfer is complete. It's worth noting that transfers are currently limited to Apple Music and YouTube Music and do not extend to other streaming platforms like Spotify.
The new transfer feature does not support transferring individual songs outside of playlists. Moreover, the availability of songs on both platforms can affect the transfer process. If a song from a playlist is not available on the target platform, it will not be transferred.
While this partnership between Apple Music and YouTube Music is a positive step towards a more unified music streaming experience, it would be even more beneficial if other major players in the industry followed suit. By collaborating, these platforms could offer users a truly seamless experience and eliminate the need for third-party transfer tools.