How to Add Local Files to Apple Music [100% Working]

Part 1. FAQ of Adding Local Files to Apple Music

Q1: Can I Put Local Files on Apple Music?

Yes, you can add local files to Apple Music library as long as you have an Apple Music subscription. Then you can listen to them on any device that is connected to your account, including your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.

Q2: What Files Can I Import to Apple Music?

Apple Music supports synchronizing local music files in formats such as MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, etc.

Q3: Can I Add Local Songs to Apple Music on Android?

Unfortunately, putting local files on Apple Music on Android is not supported at the moment. This is because Apple Music for Android app is primarily intended as a music service to stream the Apple Music catalog, not as a media player.

Part 2. How to Add Local Files to Apple Music on Windows/Mac

Apple Music allows you to add local songs directly to its library on Windows and Mac computers. Make sure you subscribe to Apple Music. Then whether you have a large collection of music files or just a few favorite tracks, you'll be able to easily integrate them into your Apple Music library and enjoy them alongside the rest of your music collection. Let's see the specific tutorial below.

How to Put Local Files on Apple Music on Windows

Step 1. Open iTunes on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Click on the File menu and select Add File to Library or Add Folder to Library.

Step 3. Browse and select the local music files or folder you want to add.

Step 4. Click Open to import the files to your iTunes library.

How to Upload Local Files to Apple Music on Mac

Step 1. Launch Apple Music app on your Mac computer.

Step 2. Choose the File menu and tap Add to Library or File/Import.

Step 3. Select the local music files you'd like to add and click the Open button to import them.

Step 4. Once the files are imported, click on the Recently Added tab to view and play them freely.

Part 3. How to Get Local Files on Apple Music on iPhone/iPad/iPod

In fact, there is no direct way to add local files to Apple Music iPhone here. You need to follow the steps in Part 2 to put the files to Apple Music library on Mac first. Once you have done that, you can sync your iOS device with your computer for viewing the added local songs.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad/iPod to your computer.

Step 2. Launch Finder app on Mac and select your iOS device.

Step 3. Click Music and check Sync Music tab, then you can choose Entire music library or Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres.

Step 4. Select the local songs you just added on your Mac and click Apply.

Step 5. Go to the Apple Music app on your iPhone and play the songs you just synced.

Part 4. How to Download Apple Music as Unprotected Local Files

As you know, all songs on Apple Music are protected by digital rights management. Even if you download them, you can only play them on Apple licensed devices. To strip this restriction, AudFree Apple Music Downloader is here to help you. This smart and easy-to-use tool can remove Apple Music format locks and convert them to MP3, AIFF, Lossless, M4B, FLAC, M4A and WAV.

With super fast 30x conversion speed, it can easily download songs from Apple Music as real local files without damaging the original audio quality. After that, you can transfer unprotected Apple Music songs to any device and player for offline playback without any limitation.

How to Download Apple Music as Unprotected Local Files

Step 1. Click the Download button above to download and install AudFree Apple Music Converter on your computer. Then open the program and add Apple Music files via the Add music button. Or you can drag and drop the target files into the add music section on the main interface of this tool.

Step 2. Just click the menu icon at the upper right corner of the homepage, then choose Preferences. Later, you can choose the output format of your Apple Music songs, like MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc. to meet your needs. If you want to change the sample rate, bit rate, etc., you can also do it in this window.

Step 3. Click the Convert button in the Converting window and the software will convert Apple Music to the format you set before. After finishing, you can see all the unprotected songs in the local destination folder. In turn, it is easy to listen to Apple Music offline on any device without subscription.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Whether you're using Windows, Mac or iPhone, you can easily add local files to Apple Music with just a few steps. If you want to download Apple Music as unprotected local files, you can use AudFree Apple Music Converter to convert them to common format you want. With these tips, you can enjoy all your music collection on Apple Music without any hassle.