Sync iTunes Playlists to Spotify [2024 Updated]

Method 1: Sync iTunes Library to Spotify on Computer for Listening

You'll need both the iTunes and Spotify applications installed on your computer to apply this method. Please ensure that you have logged in to both your Apple account and your Spotify account in advance. Now, follow the instructions below to sync your iTunes library directly to Spotify.

Step 1 Set iTunes Preferences

Now open iTunes on your computer and make some necessary adjustments. Please go to the drop-down menu, and select "Edit" >> "Preferences". Remember to sign in to your Apple account. Otherwise, purchased Apple Music will not be shared.

Step 2 Enable "Share iTunes Library XML with Other Applications"

Select the "Advanced" option, and enable "Share iTunes Library XML with Other Applications". Click "OK" to apply this setting.

Step 3 Set Spotify Preferences

On your PC, launch the Spotify client. Choose the "Edit" option from the " ... " icon, then tap "Preferences" to make changes. (Attention: Syncing iTunes Playlists to Spotify in this way is only available for Spotify PC users.)

Step 4 Enable "Show Local Files" & "iTunes"

Scroll down to the "Local Files" option, enable "Show Local Files" and "iTunes" under the "Show songs from" menu.

Step 5 Check iTunes Music in Local Files of Spotify

And now you can choose "Local Files" in "Your Library" on Spotify. You will see your iTunes audio have been synced into Spotify.

Method 2: Permanently Download & Transfer iTunes Songs to Spotify

Syncing iTunes music to Spotify is an online synchronization in Method 1. You won't be able to listen to these tracks in iTunes or the synced iTunes music on Spotify if you lose your Apple account or your Apple Music membership expires.

Method 2 is a more intelligent way to transfer iTunes music to Spotify. Even if the aforementioned circumstances arise, you can still listen to iTunes tunes on Spotify or any other app/device. Now is the time to start learning how.

Part 1: Download iTunes Library, Playlists & Songs to Local

What tool can we refer to download and save iTunes songs locally? TuneCable Apple Music Converter is specially designed for Apple Music users to download iTunes M4P music, audiobooks, and Apple Music to the computer.

TuneCable Apple Music Converter

TuneCable iMusic Converter is the best tool to download real music files from iTunes Library and playlist. It allow you to download iTunes songs, audiobooks, podcasts and Apple Music to your computer local. Once your subscription to Apple Music expires, you can still enjoy these audio offline.

The application supports six output formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC. You may transfer these downloaded iTunes music files to Spotify and any other playing device for offline listening. TuneCable is available in both Windows and Mac versions; for more information, see Windows Version / Mac Version.

Step 1 Launch TuneCable iMusic Converter

First of all, please download and install TuneCable iMusic Converter on your computer. Launch it and you will see that two download modes are offered. Both modes can save the original quality of the songs at up to 10x the speed (1x for the app mode on Mac). Choose the one you want. If you want to use the app mode, please make sure you have installed iTunes or Apple Music app on the computer. Then log in to your Apple ID.

Step 2 Customize the Download Format of iTunes

Tap the "Settings" section from the left bar to customize the iTunes output format. There are six download formats that TuneCable iTunes Music Downloader provides - MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC. In this part, you can customize the Conversion Mode, Output Quality, Output Path and other parameters at the same time.

• Conversion Mode: Intelligent Mode, iTunes Record/Convert Mode, YouTube Mode
• Output Format: Auto, MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC
• Bite Rate: 128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps
• Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
• Output Folder: According to your preference
• Output File Name: Track Number, Title, Artist, Album, Playlist Index, Year
• Output Organized: None, Playlist, Artist, Album, Artist/Album, Album/Artist, Playlist/Artist, Playlist/Album

Step 3 Select the Desired iTunes Music to Convert

If you use the app download mode, click "+ Add" in the middle of the interface to select songs which you want to download from iTunes to your computer. You can select purchased Apple Music to download as well. All music in your iTunes Library and playlist will be displayed in a pop-up window. Simply select the songs which you want to download and tap "OK" to confirm your selection.

If you prefer the web player mode, open your target songs, hit "Click to add" icon to let the TuneCable program load the songs on a popup, then you can pick the songs and click on "Add".

Step 4 Download and Convert iTunes Music

Before downloading these songs, you still can add more songs from iTunes Library to download. Simply click "Add More" button in this interface to add more Apple Music songs to convert if you want. Finally, click "Convert" to download these selected iTunes music files.

Step 5 View the Downloaded iTunes Music History

Once the conversion process is done, you can view the downloaded iTunes music tracks in the 'Converted' module. To check these tracks more intuitively, you can play these downloaded iTunes songs in TuneCable directly. Moreover, they all remain with the original ID3 information and TuneCable support editing these tags after conversion.

Step 6 Check the Real Downloaded iTunes Music Files on Computer

Click the folder icon behind each song to open the output folder directly. As you can see in the screenshot below, these iTunes Music files are real that exist on your computer. Now follow "Part 2" to see how to sync them to Spotify. (Tips: These download iTunes music files can be saved on every device for playing.)

Part 2: Sync Downloaded iTunes Library, Playlists & Songs to Spotify

Now you've got the downloaded iTunes music files, and what we gonna do is to import these songs to Spotify. We will use another way to sync iTunes music to Spotify. See how to do it.

Step 1 Launch Spotify Client on Computer

Now launch Spotify client and go to "Edit" >> "Preferences".

Step 2: Add "iTunes Folder" to Spotify

Scroll down to "Show songs from" and click "ADD A SOURCE" to import downloaded iTunes music to Spotify.

Step 3: Import Downloaded iTunes Library/Playlists & Apple Music to Spotify

Choose "TuneCable iMusic Converter" folder and click "OK" to import your iTunes Music to Spotify.

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Summary: In short, two approaches above are to convert iTunes music and Apple Music playlist to Spotify for playing. One syncs iTunes music online, the other downloads iTunes music files first then import them to Spotify for offline listening. You can choose the one according to your needs.

iTunes Music and Apple Music downloaded by TuneCable's Apple Music Converter can save on various devices for playing. You can put these songs on USB, PowerPoint, video, Smart Home, etc. for playing and editing. You don't need to worry about the expired subscription anymore. With TuneCable, you can easily enjoy music whenever you want! Now start to transfer iTunes music to Spotify!