Apple Music is still one of the top music streaming services out there. It has a clean interface, no ads, and plans for individuals ($10.99/month), families ($16.99/month), and students ($5.99/month). New users also get a three-month free trial to try it out on iPhone, Android, or computer.
Yes, Apple Music can be great—until it suddenly isn't. It's not just about rising prices. What really catches people off guard is how quickly everything disappears once the subscription ends. One day you're listening to your favorite playlists, and the next, they're gone. No downloads, no access, no music.
If you've used Apple Music for a while, you've probably wondered: Do I lose all my music when I cancel? Can I keep any of it? These are real concerns. In this guide, we'll show you how to keep access to your Apple Music—even after canceling. And if you're looking for a once-and-for-all way to keep Apple Music forever, check out our ViWizard Apple Music Converter and see how to save your entire library as MP3 files in just a few simple steps.
Read More: 5+ Ways to Get Apple Music for Free (Including How to Get It Forever!)
Part 1. Can I Keep Apple Music After Cancel?
Can I Keep Apple Music After Canceling the Music Plan?
Once you cancel Apple Music, not only does access stop cold, but your music library is also gone—except for songs purchased through the iTunes Store or uploaded from your local device. Even if you've downloaded tracks, they're locked behind Apple's DRM system, stuck in a protected format .m4p.
We've heard this from readers time and again: one day you're listening normally, the next—everything's gone. If you don't act fast to resubscribe, there's a real chance your entire library could disappear for good.
Can I Keep Apple Music After Canceling Apple One?
Same deal here. Apple One bundles services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, iCloud, and more into a single subscription. It's great for convenience—until you cancel. Cancelling Apple One also cancels Apple Music. They're tied together under one plan. Once that ends, your access to Apple Music ends too, just like canceling it directly. To keep the music, you'd need to resubscribe to either Apple One, or an individual, family, or student music plan.
Why Will I Lose My Apple Music?
It all comes down to DRM—Digital Rights Management. Apple uses it to protect every track in its subscription catalog. When your plan ends, you lose the key.
You might still see .m4p files on your device, but without an active subscription, they're useless. Only .aac files—your iTunes purchases—stay accessible. Even your playlists and library organization vanish since they're built on Apple's servers. Cancel the plan, and it all crumbles.
Here's Some Good News, Though...
You don't have to lose everything. Take ViWizard Apple Music Converter here to protect your music library. With it, you can unlock your Apple Music downloads while your subscription is still active. We've tested it—it works. It removes the DRM and converts your songs into standard formats like MP3.
The process is clean and simple, and you're just a few steps away from making your music yours to keep—no matter what happens to your subscription.
A full-featured Apple Music converter that easily converts Apple Music songs, albums, playlists—including iCloud Music Library content, personalized recommendations, and curated playlists—into MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AIFF, and FLAC so you can keep your Apple Music forever or transfer it to any device without restrictions.
Part 2. What You Need to Keep Apple Music Before Cancel
Thinking about canceling Apple Music but still want to keep your songs? Playlists? Albums? All you need is ViWizard Apple Music Converter.
ViWizard Apple Music Converter is made for Apple Music users who want to save their music before the subscription ends. It works with both Apple Music's web player and your iTunes library. Most of your songs show up right away. Just pick the ones you want—songs, albums, or playlists—choose a format like MP3, and hit Convert. The best part? It's fast—up to 15× faster than regular music recorders. Just add everything you want to convert, and ViWizard takes care of the rest. Even with a big library, it only takes a few minutes.
MP3 is the most popular choice, but ViWizard also supports FLAC, WAV, M4A, and more. Got older iTunes files? It works with those too—smoothly. Album art, song titles, and other details? Still there. Want to customize how your files are saved? Head to Preferences > Output and adjust file names, folders, or formats your way.
Interested now? ViWizard Apple Music Converter works on both Windows and Mac—just download it and try it out.
When choosing songs to convert, don't rush. Take your time and keep the files for personal use only.
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
Step 1Download and Launch the Converter
Start by downloading and installing ViWizard Apple Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. After launching the program, sign in to your Apple Music account through the built-in Apple Music player. This lets the converter access your entire music library, so you can easily select the songs you want to save.
Step 2Choose Your Desired Output Format
Head to the settings menu to pick the output format. MP3 is a popular choice because it works with almost every device. You can also adjust sound quality settings like bit rate and sample rate to suit your preferences. If you want, enable the option to save lyrics, which keeps the synced text files with your songs for a better listening experience.
Step 3Select Music to Convert
Browse your Apple Music library within ViWizard and pick the tracks, albums, or playlists you want to keep forever. Add them to the conversion list by clicking the "+" button. When ready, hit the Convert button to start turning your streaming files into regular audio files.
Step 4Find and Manage Your Permanent Music Files
After conversion finishes, open the History or output folder to find your new MP3 files. These DRM-free songs are now yours to keep, copy, and play on any device without restrictions. Your downloaded music often includes details like album art and track info, making it easy to organize your permanent collection.
Part 3. How to Keep All Apple Music After Cancel (Forever)
Once you've sorted your Apple Music files by artist or album during conversion, it's time to securely store them for long-term access. Consider these simple tips:
- Use a Reliable Storage Device: Choose a storage device on your computer that's big enough and reliable. You want one that won't fail and can hold all your Apple Music files.
- Organize Your Music: Keep your files neat and labeled clearly. This way, you'll find songs quickly and know exactly what's backed up.
- Protect Your Files: Make sure your computer has antivirus software to keep your music files safe from viruses or damage.
How to Store Your Music on Your Computer
You can easily manage your converted Apple Music files on your computer. You have two good options: add them to iTunes or just keep them in a folder.
Option 1: Add to iTunes
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Click File > Add File to Library (or Add Folder to Library if you want to add many files at once).
- Find where your converted Apple Music files are saved and select them.
- Click Open to import them.
- Your music will now appear inside iTunes, ready to play anytime.
Option 2: Store in a Folder
- Make a new folder on your computer just for your Apple Music files.
- Move or copy your converted files into this folder.
- To listen, just open the folder and double-click the song you want—it will play in your favorite media player.
How to Store Music on a USB Drive
Want to take your music with you? A USB drive makes it easy to carry your songs anywhere.
- Plug the USB drive into your computer.
- Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and find your converted music files.
- Select the songs or folders you want, right-click, and choose Copy.
- Go to your USB drive window, right-click in an empty space, and select Paste.
- Wait for the files to copy, then safely eject your USB drive.
- Plug the USB into any device that supports USB (like a smart TV or game console) and play your music without needing the internet.
Read More: How to Copy Apple Music to USB
How to Store Music in the Cloud
Cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox let you listen to your music from any device connected to the internet.
Option 1: Upload to Google Drive
- Open Google Drive and sign in to your Google account.
- Click the New button and choose File upload or Folder upload.
- Select your converted Apple Music files and upload them.
- Once uploaded, your music is safely stored online and ready to play from any device.
Read More: How to Upload Apple Music/iTunes to Google Drive
Option 2: Sync Your Music Across Devices
- Install your cloud storage app on all your devices.
- Sign in to your account on each device.
- Turn on automatic syncing or select the folder with your music to sync.
- Now, your music will update and be available on every device whenever you add or change files.
Read More: How to Sync Library on Apple Music
This way, your Apple Music library stays with you—organized, protected, and easy to access—even after your subscription ends.
If you've bought music from Apple or uploaded your own songs to Apple Music, you can still keep and enjoy these files after you cancel your subscription. Here's how to access and manage your purchased and uploaded music using the Apple Music app.
Part 4. How to Keep Apple Music Purchases/Uploads After Cancel
If you've bought music from Apple or uploaded your own songs to Apple Music, you can still keep these files after you cancel your subscription.
How to Access Your Purchased Music
Music you've bought from the iTunes Store is yours to keep—no subscription needed. To get your purchased songs on your device:
- Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Go to Library and tap or click Purchased.
- Find the songs or albums you want to download.
- Tap the download icon (a cloud with a downward arrow) to save them to your device.
- Once downloaded, your purchased music is available anytime, even without an Apple Music subscription.
You can also sync your purchases with your music library on any device signed in with your Apple ID. This way, your purchased songs will appear alongside any other music you own or have converted.
How to Manage Your Uploaded Music
If you've uploaded your own music (like songs ripped from CDs or files from other sources) to Apple Music or iCloud Music Library, you can find and manage these files directly on your device through the Apple Music app.
- On your PC or Mac, open the Apple Music app and go to Library.
- Click Songs or Albums to browse your collection.
- Uploaded songs are mixed with your library but can be identified by the cloud status icon next to each track:
- A cloud with an arrow means the song is available to download.
- A cloud with a slash means the song is not available.
- To locate the actual file on your computer, right-click the song and select Show in Windows Explorer (iTunes) or Show in Finder (Mac). This will open the local folder where the file is stored.
Summary
Your Apple Music song will be deleted after your subscription is expired. So how to save songs from Apple Music? The answer is ViWizard Audio Converter. You can use this tool to download Apple Music to MP3 for saving on your device forever. Once the conversion is done, you can also transfer the well-converted Apple Music songs to other places without limit. If you want to learn more about ViWizard Audio Converter, click the download button to start a free trial.
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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