How to Add Bandcamp Music to Apple Music/iTunes (Bandcamp Downloader)

Part 1. How to Import Purchased Bandcamp Tracks or Albums to Apple Music

If you've bought music on Bandcamp, the files belong to your account, but there's no one-click way to move them to Apple Music. You'll need to start by downloading the tracks or albums to your computer. iTunes or the Apple Music app supports several formats, including AAC, MP3, AIFF, and WAV. AAC is the default for Apple Music, so it's usually the easiest choice. If you have FLAC files from Bandcamp, Apple Music won't accept them - you'll need to convert them first to ALAC (Apple Lossless) using tools like XLD (Mac) or Foobar2000 (Windows) before importing.

Once the files are on your computer, adding them to Apple Music is simple. Just import them into your library, and they'll sync to your iPhone, iPad, or other devices through iCloud (Apple Music subscription required) or USB. Even if you mainly use Apple Music on your phone, this desktop step is unavoidable.

Step 1: Download Your Bandcamp Music

Choose one of the following methods to download your Bandcamp purchase in MP3:

• Right after completing your purchase on Bandcamp, look for the download link and select MP3 from the format dropdown.



• Check your email for a purchase confirmation from Bandcamp, which will include a "Download your purchase" link. Use this to download your files.



• Go to your Collection page on Bandcamp's website or the Android app. Downloading to your computer is recommended if you're adding the files to iTunes.

Step 2: Add Your Bandcamp Music to iTunes or the Music App

Once your Bandcamp tracks are downloaded, follow these steps to add them:

Step 2.1 On Windows, open iTunes. On a Mac, open the Music app (or iTunes if still installed).

Step 2.2 Import your Bandcamp files:

• iTunes: Go to File > Add File to Library (or Add Folder to Library for albums), then locate and select your downloaded Bandcamp files.
• Music App: Go to File > Import, find your Bandcamp files in Finder, and select them.

Step 2.3 Your Bandcamp tracks will now appear under Recently Added in your library, ready to play offline.

Step 3: Sync Your Bandcamp Music with iOS Devices

Bandcamp files can't be downloaded directly to an iPhone, but once they're added to iTunes or the Music app, you can sync them to your device. You can turn on Sync Library (or iCloud Music Library) across devices, and iCloud will start matching Bandcamp files and syncing them. Alternatively, you can sync manually while keeping the Bandcamp originals:

Step 3.1 Open iTunes (Windows or older macOS) or the Music app (macOS Catalina or newer).

Step 3.2 Connect your iPhone or iPad using a USB cable.

Step 3.3 Select your device:

• Finder (macOS Catalina or newer): Select your device from the Locations sidebar.
• iTunes (Windows or older macOS): Click the device icon at the top-left of the window.

Step 3.4 Go to the Music tab.

Step 3.5 Check Sync Music onto [device].

Step 3.6 Choose to sync Entire music library or Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. If selecting specific music, check the Bandcamp tracks you want to sync.

Step 3.7 Click Apply to begin syncing.

Part 2. How to Download and Add Any Bandcamp Tracks to Apple Music

Maybe you haven't purchased many albums yet, or you want to grab individual tracks or playlists. Tools like ViWizard Bandcamp Downloader can help. It detects Bandcamp streams and downloads them directly in formats Apple Music supports - MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and more. Think of it as a way to capture any music you like from Bandcamp without spending extra cash. Once downloaded and converted, all your favorite tracks - singles or full albums - can live together in one Apple Music library.

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• Offer flexible audio splitting and merging tools for full customization

Step 1 On your Mac or Windows computer, download and install ViWizard Bandcamp Downloader from the official website.

Step 2 Launch ViWizard and open Bandcamp in your web browser. Sign in and find the music you want to download.

Step 3 Before playing, set the output format to MP3 or AAC, both compatible with iTunes and Apple Music.

Step 4 Start playing the tracks you want. ViWizard will automatically capture and convert the audio as it plays - no manual recording required.

Step 5 While the music plays, ViWizard saves the tracks to your computer in the selected format.

Step 6 Open iTunes (Windows) or the Music app (Mac).

Step 7 Go to File > Add File to Library (or Add Folder to Library for albums).

Step 8 Browse for your downloaded tracks and add them to your library:

• iTunes: Go to Edit > Preferences > General, and check iCloud Music Library.
• Music App: Go to File > Library > Organize Library, and check Sync Library.

Step 9 On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Apps > Music, and toggle Sync Library on.

Step 10 Open the Music app on your device - your Bandcamp tracks are now available for offline listening.

Part 3. How to Recreate Bandcamp Playlists in Apple Music Manually

If you prefer a hands-on approach, you can manually rebuild your Bandcamp playlists in Apple Music. Simply search for each song and add it to a new playlist. This method works best for smaller libraries, but it can take longer if your playlist is large. The good news? You retain your playlist structure exactly as you like, without relying on third-party tools. The bad news? Bandcamp often features independent artists, so some songs may not be available on Apple Music.

Step 1 Open Apple Music or iTunes on your computer.

Step 2 Create a new playlist by going to File > New > Playlist (or clicking the "+" button in Apple Music).

Step 3 Search for each song from your Bandcamp playlist in Apple Music.

Step 4 Add each track to your new playlist.

Step 5 Repeat until the playlist is complete.

Part 4. How to Sync Bandcamp Playlists to Apple Music Automatically

For a faster method, you can use a playlist transfer service like Soundiiz. It connects your Bandcamp and Apple Music accounts and moves playlists automatically. These services usually require subscriptions and accounts on both platforms, but they save a lot of time. Keep in mind that some tracks may not match because they're exclusive to Bandcamp or in unsupported formats. A quick check afterward ensures your playlists are complete.

Step 1 Visit soundiiz.com and create an account, or log in if you already have one.

Step 2 Connect your Bandcamp account by clicking Connect, then link your iTunes or Apple Music account depending on where you want to sync.

Step 3 Click Transfer, then choose Bandcamp as the source and iTunes/Apple Music as the destination.

Step 4 Select the playlists, albums, or tracks you want to transfer.

Step 5 Click Confirm, and Soundiiz will begin matching your Bandcamp music to Apple Music. The transfer may take a few minutes.

Step 6 Once the sync is complete, open iTunes or the Music app. Your Bandcamp playlists will appear under Playlists or Recently Added.

Part 5. How to Export Apple Music Library and Playlists to Other Media Players

While most people focus on moving Bandcamp music to Apple Music, you might also want to go the other way. Apple Music or iTunes tracks can be converted to standard formats that Bandcamp accepts, like MP3. MP3 is flexible and works across all devices and platforms without DRM restrictions.

A reliable tool for this is ViWizard Apple Music Converter, which removes DRM and converts Apple Music tracks, podcasts, and iTunes uploads into formats Bandcamp can recognize. Once converted, you can upload them to other libraries. Your Apple Music library stays organized, sounds just as good as before, and nothing gets left behind.

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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

Step 1 On your Mac or Windows computer, download and install ViWizard Apple Music Converter.

Step 2 Open the program and log in with your Apple Music account to give ViWizard access to your library.

Step 3 Browse your library and select the songs, albums, or playlists you want to transfer to other platforms.

Step 4 Click the Add (+) button to import them into ViWizard.

Step 5 Go to Menu > Preferences > Conversions. Under Format, choose your preferred output (MP3 is recommended for most devices).

Step 6 Set the Output Folder where the converted files will be saved. Click OK to confirm.

Step 7 Back in the main screen, click Convert. ViWizard will remove DRM restrictions and save your songs as regular audio files.

Step 8 When finished, click Open Folder to locate your converted tracks. Your music is ready for any other platform or device.