How to Listen to Apple Music Offline (Ultimate Guide)

Part 1. Can You Listen to Apple Music Offline?

Apple Music makes it easy to enjoy your music without using the internet, but it works a little differently than some other apps. Instead of having a clear "offline mode" button, Apple Music relies on your device's settings. When you turn off Wi-Fi, switch off mobile data, or use Airplane Mode, the app automatically plays only the music you've already downloaded.

Is There an Apple Music Offline Mode?

There's no special screen or setting that says you're in offline mode. The app looks the same, but it just won't load anything that needs the internet. Songs you haven't downloaded will not show up at all. That's why it's important to download music ahead of time if you know you'll be without a connection.

On an iPhone or iPad, this feels pretty smooth since Apple Music follows your system settings closely. On Android, it works in a similar way, though it's not as tightly connected. On a Mac or Windows computer, you just need to turn off your internet to use Apple Music offline. Just remember—downloads only work as long as your Apple Music subscription is active. If your subscription ends, you'll lose access to those songs, even if they're saved on your device. So yes, Apple Music can work offline, but it comes with a few limits.

Part 2. How to Keep Apple Music for Offline Listening Permanently

Apple Music lets you download songs to listen offline, but you need an active subscription to keep those songs. If you cancel your subscription, all your downloaded music disappears. Plus, you can't easily move those downloads between devices—they're locked to the Apple Music app.

What You'll Need: ViWizard Apple Music Converter

To keep your Apple Music songs permanently, even after your subscription ends, you'll need ViWizard Apple Music Converter. This user-friendly tool lets you convert your Apple Music library into regular files like MP3s. It removes the restrictions and gives you full control over your music offline for various personal uses, such as making ringtones, adding to DJ software, or using them in editor apps.

Why use ViWizard?

Apple Music tracks are protected with DRM, which limits where and how you can play them offline. ViWizard removes the DRM while maintaining the song details and original sound qualities based on account settings like Apple Lossless Audio Codec, Hi-Res Audio, or other standard settings. Once converted, you can play your music anywhere, anytime. If you want to keep your music permanently and listen offline without restrictions, ViWizard offers more freedom than Apple Music alone.

Key Features of ViWizard Apple Music Converter

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• Convert Apple Music songs, albums, playlists, and artists into MP3 for easy access
• Preserve lossless audio, high-resolution lossless, and Dolby Atmos quality
• Strip DRM from Apple Music for unrestricted offline listening
• Save converted audio files while retaining full ID3 tag details

Next, we'll show you how to download and listen to your music offline, both with the official method and using ViWizard.

Step 1Download and Install ViWizard Apple Music Converter

Start by visiting the ViWizard website and downloading the Apple Music Converter for your computer. The software is compatible with both Windows and Mac. Once installed, launch the application and sign in using your Apple Music account. This will give you access to your entire library, including playlists and albums, ready for conversion.

Step 2Select MP3 as the Output Format

Next, choose your desired output format. MP3 is ideal for compatibility across different devices, including phones, tablets, and computers. To do this, click the gear icon in the top-right corner to open the settings. Here, you can adjust audio preferences like sample rate, bit rate, and channel options to tailor the quality and size of your files. Once you're satisfied with the settings, click OK to confirm your choices.

Step 3Choose the Songs to Convert

Now that your settings are in place, browse your Apple Music library and select the tracks, albums, or playlists you want to keep for offline use. Click the "+" button to add your chosen songs to the conversion list. Once you've selected everything you need, click "Add to Conversion List" to queue them for conversion. When you're ready, press the "Convert" button to start the process. ViWizard will begin converting your selected Apple Music files to MP3 format, and the conversion should only take a few minutes, depending on how many files you've chosen and the speed of your computer.

Step 4Access and Enjoy Your Converted Music

Once the conversion is complete, click the "History" button to view your converted files. You can easily access them by clicking the folder icon next to the file. From here, you can transfer the MP3 files to any device for offline listening, such as your smartphone or portable music player.

Step 5Transfer Your Converted Music

Now that you have a collection of downloaded Apple Music audio files, let's seamlessly transfer them to your devices without the need for a subscription.

For Android Devices:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Depending on your device, see how transferring your converted Apple Music works:
   • On Windows: Simply copy your selected Apple Music audio files and paste them directly into your Android device's storage.
   • For Mac users: Use the Android File Transfer app to open your Android device's storage under "Use USB for." Drag and drop the desired files into it.
3. After the transfer, check your downloaded Apple Music audio files using the Files or Files Manager app on your Android device.

For iOS Devices:

1. On your Windows PC or Mac, open the iTunes or Music app.
2. Upload Apple Music audio files by selecting Files > Add File/Folder to Library (iTunes) or Import/Import Music (Music). Locate the audio files you want to add.
3. Once uploaded, find the files under the Downloaded tab.
4. Enjoy playing these downloaded audio files offline.



5. Connect your iOS device to your computer using a USB cable.
6. Select your device in iTunes or Finder when prompted.
7. To sync your Apple Music library to your device, choose Music > Sync Music > Entire music library in iTunes or Music > Sync music onto [device name] > Entire music library in Finder.
8. Click Apply when you're ready to sync.
9. After syncing is complete, click Done.



10. Open the Music app on your iOS device.
11. Navigate to your library > Downloaded. Under the Downloaded section, play your downloaded songs offline.

Part 3. How to Listen to Apple Music Offline on iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. In the Search tab, find your favorite song, album, or playlist.
3. Tap the ellipses (…) and select "Add to Library" or a specific playlist.



4. Go to your Library and choose Artists, Albums, Songs, or another category.
5. Tap the ellipses (…) next to the item you want to download.
6. Select "Download."



7. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
8. Toggle on Airplane Mode.
9. Return to the Music app, go to "Downloaded," and play your music offline.

Part 4. How to Listen to Apple Music Offline on Android

1. Open the Apple Music app on your Android device.
2. In the Search tab, find your favorite songs, albums, or playlists.
3. Tap the ellipses (…) and select "Add to Library."
4. Go to Your Library and choose the music you want to download.
5. Tap the ellipses (…) next to the item you want to download.
6. Select "Download."
7. Open Settings and go to Network & Internet.
8. Turn on Airplane Mode.
9. Return to the Apple Music app and play your music offline.

Part 5. How to Listen to Apple Music Offline on Windows PC

1. Open the iTunes app on your Windows PC.
2. Search for your favorite songs, albums, or playlists.



3. Hover over the desired item > click the ellipses (…) > select "Add to Library."



4. In iTunes, locate the music you want to download.



5. To download a song: Click the "Songs" tab, then click "Download" next to the song.



6. To download a playlist: Click the playlist, click the ellipses (…) > "Download."



7. To download an album: Click the "Albums" tab, then click "Download."
8. Click the "Download" button in the top-right corner to start downloading.



9. Enable Airplane Mode by selecting the network icon on the taskbar.
10. Open iTunes and play your downloaded music offline.

Part 6. How to Listen to Apple Music Offline on Mac

1. Open the Music or iTunes app on your Mac.
2. Search for your favorite songs, albums, or playlists.
3. Hover over the desired item > click the ellipses (…) > select "Add to Library."
4. Locate the music in your library that you want to download.
5. To download a song: Click the "Songs" tab and click "Download" next to the song.
6. To download a playlist: Click the playlist, click the ellipses (…) > "Download."
7. To download an album: Click the "Albums" tab, then click "Download."
8. Open "System Preferences" and click "Network."
9. Turn off Wi-Fi.
10. Open the Music or iTunes app on your Mac to play your downloaded music offline.

Part 7. Offline Tips for Apple Music

Apple Music lets you download songs and albums to enjoy offline with a subscription. Using the Download feature, you can save your favorite music to listen to anytime, even without an internet connection. If a song, album, or playlist is available for download, it'll have a Download icon. Tap the icon to download the music, and when you're ready to listen, go to Library > Downloaded.

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Summary

Now you may know how to make Apple Music available offline on multiple devices. You can subscribe to a premium plan of Apple Music to downloaded Apple Music for offline playing. To keep Apple Music forever, you can also purchase the music. But in these ways, you can only play the Apple Music offline with the Apple Music or iTunes app. If you want to play the Apple Music playlists on other devices, you may use ViWizard Apple Music Converter to download and convert Apple Music to MP3. Then you can transfer the MP3 Apple Music files to any device you like.