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How to Add Downloaded Music to Apple Music Library

If you download songs on your iPhone and use the Files app to listen to them, you are doing it wrong. Let us guide you on how to add your downloaded songs to the Apple Music library and listen to them all in one place effortlessly.

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Music services are famous for occasionally removing songs from their library for various reasons, which can lead to an unpleasant listening experience. Well, if you want to add a song removed from the Apple Music catalog or your recorded songs to your iPhone, let’s learn how.

But First, Prerequisites

Before we learn to add or import downloaded music to the Apple Music library, here are the things you should consider.

  • Must have an active Apple Music subscription.
  • A Mac signed in with the same Apple ID with Apple Music installed.
  • The Sync Library option in Apple Music must be on all devices.
  • Add Your Downloaded Music to Apple Music

    There are many things that Apple allows you to do via a Mac only, for example, adding custom lyrics to a song and adding your downloaded music to your Apple Music library. But once you’ve imported your downloaded song to your Apple Music library, it will appear on all your devices signed in with the same Apple ID.

    This happens due to the Sync Library option in Apple Music, which is turned on by default for all devices. Here’s how to add your downloaded music:

    On Your Mac

    Tip: If you have trouble syncing your library, we have mentioned the steps to turn on Sync Library in the next section of this article.

    Step 1: Launch the Finder from the dock (or Spotlight Search) on your Mac.

    Mac Dock

    Step 2: Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the music you wish to add to your Apple Music library. For example, I have the music downloaded in my Downloads folder.

    Locate the Mp3 Files in Finder

    Step 3: Now, launch Apple Music on your Mac. You can use Spotlight Search (Cmd + Spacebar) if you don’t have Apple Music on your Mac’s dock.

    Launch Apple Music

    Step 4: Drag and drop the downloaded music to the Apple Music Library section. And that’s it. It will now appear on your Apple Music library on Mac.

    Note: Each song should be a maximum of 200MB, which you are trying to import to your Apple Music library.

    Import Mp3 to Apple Music Library

    On Your iPhone

    Note: It takes a few minutes to sync your Apple Music library between devices. Hence, it might take a few minutes to appear on your other devices like iPhone, iPad, etc.

    Step 1: Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone and tap the recently added album.

    Step 2: Tap the song to play it.

    Song Imported to Apple Music Library iPhone

    Check Your Sync Library Settings

    The Sync Library option helps sync your Apple Music library on all devices. Whether importing your downloaded songs to Apple Music or not, if the option is turned off, any album or playlist you add to your Apple Music library won’t reflect on your other devices. Here’s how to turn on Sync Library on your Mac and iPhone.

    On iPhone

    Step 1: Open the Settings on your iPhone, scroll to Music, and tap on it.

    Step 2: Tap and turn on the toggle for Sync Library.

    Turn on Sync Library Apple Music on iPhone

    On Mac

    Step 1: Launch the Apple Music on your Mac and click on Music from the menu bar.

    Menu Bar Mac

    Step 2: Click Settings from the drop-down menu.

    Apple Music Drop down menu Mac

    Step 3: Click and check the Sync Library option in the General tab and click OK.

    Apple Music Settings Mac

    Also Read: How to add and manage favorite songs on Apple Music

    Delete Imported Songs From Your Apple Music Library

    If the song you’ve added to your Apple Music library is available natively on Apple Music, you can remove your uploaded songs from your library. Here’s how to do it.

    On iPhone

    Step 1: Launch the Apple Music on your iPhone and tap on the Album.

    Step 2: Tap the kebab menu (three dots).

    Album Options Apple Music iPhone

    Step 3: Tap Delete from Library.

    Step 4: Tap Delete Album. And the album will be removed from your library and all your devices.

    Delete your Music from Apple Music Library

    On Mac

    Tip: You can skip the steps on your Mac if you’ve already done it on your iPhone.

    Step 1: Open Apple Music on your Mac and go to Recently Added.

    Recently Added Apple Music Mac

    Step 2: Take your mouse over the recently added album, click the kebab menu (three dots), and click Delete from Library.

    Delete Your Music from Apple Music Library Mac

    Step 3: A pop-up will appear on the screen; click Delete Uploaded Song. And the song will be removed from your library and all your devices.

    Confirm Deletion

    Also Read: How to make a shared playlist on Apple Music on iPhone

    Bonus: Add Imported Song to Your Playlist

    The best part about adding a song to your Apple Music library is that you can add it to your playlists. So, if any song becomes unavailable due to geo-restrictions, download its mp3 file and add it to your Apple Music library by following the abovementioned steps and add it to your playlist for uninterrupted listening. Here are the steps to do so.

    Step 1: Open the Apple Music and tap on the Album you’ve recently added.

    Step 2: Tap the kebab menu (three dots).

    Add Your Own Song to a Playlist

    Step 3: Tap ‘Add to a Playlist’.

    Step 4: Tap on a playlist to add the song to it.

    Select a Playlist to Add Song

    Pro Tip: How to set Apple Music sleep timer on any device.

    1. Is the song stored on my Mac, iPhone, or Apple’s server?

    The song gets uploaded to Apple’s server and is stored there. It stays there for as long as you wish to keep it.

    3. Will my uploaded songs be visible or audible to others on search?

    No. The uploaded songs are private as they are stored in your Apple Music library only. You and your devices signed in with the same Apple ID can access and listen to them.

    4. Can I transfer music from files to Apple Music?

    Apple doesn’t allow you to import music from Files to Apple Music directly. If you wish to do so, you must transfer the music file to your Mac first and then import it to your Apple Music library by following this guide.

    Curate Your Music Library

    Now, you don’t need to worry if a song becomes unavailable on Apple Music. You can always download the mp3 version and import it into your library effortlessly. Go ahead and curate your music library by following the steps mentioned in this guide.


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