Switching From Spotify to Apple Music Just Got Easier in the US
From Spotify to Apple Music in just a few taps: Apple’s migration tool arrives in the U.S. and beyond.
Apple has quietly expanded its Spotify-to-Apple Music transfer tool, giving U.S. users an effortless way to bring over their playlists and music library. Until now, this feature was limited to Australia and New Zealand. With today’s expansion, it’s rolling out to major markets worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Germany, Mexico, and the UK.
How the Transfer Works
Apple’s goal is to remove one of the biggest barriers when moving between streaming services: losing your carefully curated playlists.
On iPhone, iPad, or Android, open the Apple Music app.
Navigate to Settings > Music > Transfer.
Sign in to your Spotify account when prompted.
Choose the playlists or your entire library you’d like to bring over.
The process is automatic, and once completed, your Spotify favorites will appear in Apple Music, ready to play.
Why Now?
The timing isn’t accidental. Apple is preparing for a busy fall lineup with iPhone 17 and iOS 26, and music remains central to its ecosystem. By removing friction for Spotify users, Apple is making it more attractive for those on the fence to switch just before new devices land.
Spotify’s New Feature: Direct Messages
Interestingly, this rollout arrives the same week Spotify launched Direct Messages—a social feature allowing users to privately share songs and playlists within the app. For Spotify, this is about building community. For Apple, it’s about simplifying migration. The contrast is striking: one company is doubling down on social, the other on seamless onboarding.
What This Means for Users
If you’ve been hesitant to leave Spotify because of playlist lock-in, that excuse is gone. Apple’s tool makes the move essentially risk-free: your songs, albums, and playlists come with you.
For long-time Spotify users: You can test Apple Music without “starting over.”
For Apple ecosystem fans: It’s now easier to centralize all your media under one subscription.
For Apple: It’s a chance to chip away at Spotify’s dominance in the U.S. and Europe.
Final Thoughts
Music loyalty often comes down to habit and history. Apple just removed one of Spotify’s strongest anchors—playlist history. With seamless transfer now live in the U.S. and several other regions, the battle for streaming supremacy is heating up again.
If you’ve ever thought about switching to Apple Music, this might be the best time to do it.
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