How to Delete All Songs from Apple Music

Part 1. How to Delete Songs from Apple Music

Sometimes, it's just one song that needs to go. Maybe it doesn't hit like it used to, or you saved it by mistake. You might want to delete it to avoid unexpected songs being shuffled or repeated during playback.

1. How to Delete a Single Song from an Apple Music Playlist or Library

If you're in a playlist, find the song you want to delete. Tap the three-dot menu next to the title. You'll see an option that says "Remove from Playlist"—tap that, and it's gone. This doesn't delete the song from your library, just from that playlist.

If you want it gone entirely, head to your library instead. Tap the same three-dot menu, then select "Delete from Library." This will remove the song across all your devices synced with your Apple ID.

However, you can't always add it back instantly if you change your mind—you'll need to go back to the platform, find the song again, and save it to your collection manually.

1.1 Remove a Song from Apple Music Playlist

• For iOS/Android:

  

  1. Launch the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap on "Library."
  3. Navigate to the "Playlists" section and select the specific playlist with the song.
  4. Locate the song, tap on "More."
  5. Choose "Remove from Playlist."

• For Windows/Mac:

  

  1. Open iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer.
  2. Find the playlist in the sidebar under "Playlists."
  3. Right-click on the song you wish to remove.
  4. Select "Remove from Playlist."
  5. To remove the song from your entire library, click "Remove from Library."

1.2 Remove a Song from Apple Music Library

• For iOS/Android:

  

  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap "Library."
  3. Navigate to the "Songs" section.
  4. Locate the song within the list.
  5. Tap "More" or long-press on the song.
  6. Select "Delete from Library."
  7. Confirm your decision by tapping "Delete Song."

• For Windows/Mac:

  

  1. Open iTunes or the Music app on your computer.
  2. Go to the "Songs" section in the sidebar.
  3. Scroll through the song list or use the search tool to find the specific song.
  4. Right-click on the song and choose "Remove from Library."

2. How to Delete a Downloaded Song from Your Device or Library

Downloaded songs take up space, so if you're just trying to free up storage, tap the three-dot menu and select "Remove Download." The song stays in your library and can still stream when you're online.

If you want it gone completely, choose "Delete from Library." That removes it from both your device and your library across all synced devices.

Downloaded songs usually show a small download icon, so they're easy to spot when you just want to remove offline copies.

3.1 Remove a Downloaded Song Using Apple Music App

• For iOS/Android:

  

  1. Launch the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap "Library."
  3. Go to the "Downloaded" section.
  4. Find the downloaded song containing in any sections, including "Playlists," "Artists," "Albums," "Songs," "Genres" and many others.
  5. Tap the "More" button or swipe left.
  6. Tap "Remove."
  7. Select "Remove Download" to remove the song from your device, or "Remove from Library" to remove it solely from your music library.

• For Windows/Mac:

  

  1. Open iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the "Library" section.
  3. Utilize the filter to view downloaded music only.
  4. Use the search bar to locate the downloaded song.
  5. Right-click on the song and select "Delete from Library."

3.2 Remove a Downloaded Song Using Settings App

• For iOS Only:

  

  1. Open the "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Music."
  3. Under the "Downloads" section, tap "Downloaded Music."
  4. Find the song you want to remove and swipe left.
  5. Tap "Delete" to remove the downloaded song.

Part 2. How to Delete All Songs from Apple Music

You can clear out your entire Apple Music library by removing every track—a helpful option if you want a fresh start or reset your recommendations. Still, we recommend making a safe backup by downloading your Apple Music songs before wiping the library. Here's how:

1. How to Remove the "Songs" Section from Your Apple Music Library View

You can't technically delete the "Songs" section—it's built into the app—but you can hide it by editing your library view. Once cleared, that section will no longer appear, and you can always bring it back along with other headings like "Playlists," "Artists," "Albums," "Videos," "Genres," and "Downloaded Music."

Rest assured, hiding the section doesn't delete the songs. They'll still exist in your playlists or other parts of your library.

• For iOS/Android:

  

  1. Open up the Apple Music app.
  2. Head to "Library."
  3. Find the "Songs" section – it's where the complete list resides.
  4. Tap "Edit" (usually hanging out in the top-right corner).
  5. Uncheck the "Songs" option.
  6. Seal the deal by tapping "Done" to solidify your changes.

• For Windows/Mac:

  

  1. Fire up iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the "Library" section.
  3. Locate and click on "Songs" in the sidebar.
  4. Hit up "Edit" at the top of your screen.
  5. Uncheck the "Songs" option to bid it farewell.
  6. Confirm your decision by clicking "Done."

2. How to Delete Multiple or All Songs from Your Apple Music Library

When it's time for a full reset, deleting one song at a time won't cut it. While mobile users don't have a built-in option to mass delete, you can use the desktop app (iTunes or Apple Music on Mac/Windows).

Open your library, press "Control + A" (or "Command + A" on Mac) to select all songs, then right-click and choose "Delete from Library." Confirm the action, and your library will be cleared.

Keep in mind: deleting songs from your library also removes them from any playlists they're part of.

• For Windows/Mac:

  1. Open iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer.
  2. Navigate to the "Library" section.
  3. Click on "Songs" or a similar option to display all songs.
  4. Create a backup or playlist if you want to save your current collection.
  5. Select all songs, usually by clicking and dragging or using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + A on Windows, Command + A on Mac).
  6. Right-click and choose "Delete from Library."

3. How to Delete All Downloaded Songs from Apple Music on Your Devices

If you want to free up space but keep your library intact, this is the way to go. You can either toggle off Downloaded Music in settings or go to the Downloaded Music section in the app and manually remove songs, albums, or artists.

This clears up storage and makes room for new music. Just remember, those songs won't be available offline unless you redownload them later.

• For iOS Only:

  1. Open the "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Music."
  3. Under the "Downloads" section, tap "Downloaded Music."
  4. Create a backup or playlist if you want to keep certain songs.
  5. Find the "All Songs" and swipe left.
  6. Tap "Delete."

Part 3. How to Get More Storage Space without Deleting Music

Running out of space doesn't always mean you have to delete your music. Apple offers a few smart ways to manage storage while keeping your library and playlists intact. If you're low on space but still want to keep your favorite songs close, try these options:

1. Offload the Apple Music App (iOS Only)

Offloading is a smart way to free up space without deleting the app's data. When you offload the Apple Music app, your downloaded songs and app data stay saved on your device, but the app itself is removed to clear space. Once you reinstall the app, everything is right where you left it.

Just note: you'll need an internet connection to redownload the app from the App Store when you want it back.

• For iOS Only:

  1. Open the "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and tap "General."
  3. Select "iPhone [or iPad] Storage."
  4. Locate and tap on "Apple Music."
  5. Toggle on "Offload App."
  6. Confirm the action if prompted.

2. Turn On Optimized Storage for Apple Music

Apple's Optimized Storage feature helps manage your downloaded music automatically. When your device is low on space, it removes songs you haven't played in a while—starting with the oldest downloads. You can choose a minimum amount of storage to keep for music—like 4GB, 8GB, or more. Apple will handle the rest in the background.

This way, your phone stays ready for new music without filling up on tracks you haven't listened to in months.

• For iOS Only:

  

  1. Open the "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Music."
  3. Under the "Downloads" section, toggle on "Optimize Storage."
  4. Set the slider to your preferred storage limit.
  5. Confirm the changes.

3. Turn Off Automatic Downloads

If you've turned on Automatic Downloads for music, your library may be growing quietly in the background. Every time you add a song or album, it gets downloaded to your device automatically—even if you're not planning to listen offline.

For iOS Only:

1. Open the "Settings" app.
2. Scroll down and tap "Music."
3. Under the "Downloads" section, find "Automatic Downloads."
4. Toggle the switch off to disable automatic music downloads.
5. Your library will still save new songs, but they won't be downloaded unless you do it manually.

Part 4. Best Way to Download and Keep All Songs from Apple Music

Before making big changes to your Apple Music library, it's smart to back everything up. The problem is, once your Apple Music subscription ends, you lose access to all your saved songs and playlists. That's because the music is protected and tied to your account.

Tool Required: ViWizard Apple Music Converter

To keep your songs for good, ViWizard Apple Music Converter is a helpful tool. It lets you download Apple Music songs as regular audio files—so you can listen anytime, even without a subscription. Just open the program, select your albums, playlists, or songs, and choose a format like MP3, M4A, WAV, or FLAC. It also keeps all the important details—like song title, artist, and album art. You can even adjust how the files are named and sorted under Preferences > Output.

ViWizard works on both Mac and Windows, and it's fast—up to 15× faster than typical audio recorders. If you want a reliable way to save your music before making any changes, ViWizard is worth a try. There's a free version, so you can test it out first.

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Conclusion & Suggestion

Now you may know how to delete multiple songs on Apple Music. Your Apple Music library has the capacity to hold a large volume of data. However, it may at times become overcrowded with music that you no longer need. In such a case, you have the option to delete Apple Music songs. For one, is to save space so that you have room for other important data and the other reason is to do a cleanup of your library. Whatever your reason may be, it is important to back up your data before you carry on with the deletion process.

There are many third-party tools,like ViWizard Audio Converter that you can use for this purpose. Backing up of songs does not necessarily mean that you have to retrieve them back. You can back up with ViWizard at your computer and later decide to delete them if they are totally not needed. Otherwise, you will lose them completely if you cancel Apple Music subscription.