How to Play Apple Music on PC for Windows 10/11

Can you listen to Apple Music on PC? The answer is sure. But how? Listening to Apple Music on PC is not an outdated way. Think of it, if your phone is charging, using your PC or laptop to play Apple Music is just a good idea and can give your phone some good rest. Especially when you are using your PC or laptop at the same time.

You can simply plug in your earphone, move the mouse, browser the playlists, and select which song to listen to is just way more convenient as you can see a bigger interface on your PC. So next, we prepare 3 best ways on how to listen to Apple Music on PC. Check them up and see which way do you prefer!

Part 1. Play Apple Music on Apple Music App for Windows 11

This is a preview version of Apple Music at the moment for Windows 11, but not all features may work as expected, and availability and features may vary by country or region. After installing the Apple Music preview, iTunes will no longer open, and audiobooks or podcasts on your Windows 11 will be inaccessible until a compatible version of iTunes is released. To revert back to iTunes, you'll need to uninstall this version of the app.

Additionally, active Apple Music subscription is required. If you are a new starter to Apple Music and choose to benefit from Apple Music free trial, your subscription renews automatically after trial.

How to install Apple Music on Windows 11 from Microsoft Store:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music preview page on Microsoft Store.

Step 2. Click Get (or Install) button.

Step 3. Click the Open button.

Step 4. Click the Continue button to agree to the preview terms.

Step 5. The App Music preview app will install on Windows 11.

Step 6. From the Start menu, open the Apple Music app and log in to the Apple Music account with subscription.

As stated, if you are not happy with the preview version of Apple Music on your Windows 11, you may want to revert back to iTunes by uninstalling this version of the app.

How to uninstall Apple Music from Windows 11:

Step 1. Select Start > All apps and search for "Apple Music" in the list shown.

Step 2. Press and hold on the Apple Music app, then select Uninstall.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instruction to uninstall the app from Windows 11.

Part 2. Play Apple Music on Apple Music Web Player for Windows 10/11

Apple Music also provides another option for computer users to access the Apple Music web app by using a compatible web browser. Then just find the songs you can to play in your music library, Apple Music, then use the controls in Apple Music on the web to shuffle or repeat songs, adjust the volume, and more.

Step 1. Open a web browser to open the Apple Music web page. Or enter "music.apple.com" in the address bar and hit enter.

Step 2. Click the Sign In button in the upper-right corner and use your Apple ID and password to log in to Apple Music.

Step 3. To play your music on the Apple Music web, click any option below Library in the sidebar, such as Songs, Playlists or Albums.

Step 4. To play music from Apple Music on Apple Music web, click Search on the top of the sidebar to search for what you want to listen to in Apple Music.

Step 5. Play a song, album, or playlist in the Apple Music Web Player by double-clicking it, or selecting it and clicking the Play button.

Part 3. Play Apple Music on iTunes App for Windows 10/11

iTunes is also home to Apple Music, where you can listen to millions of songs and your entire music library. You can listen to Apple Music on a Windows PC by downloading and installing the iTunes app for Windows 10 or 11. The iTunes app is available to download for free from the Microsoft Store by searching for "iTunes".

How to install iTunes on Windows 10/11 from Microsoft Store:

Step 1. Open the iTunes page on Microsoft Store.

Step 2. Click Get (or Install) button.

Step 3. Click the Open (or Open Microsoft Store) button.

Step 4. Click the Continue button to agree to the preview terms.

Step 5. The iTunes app will install on Windows 10 or 11.

Step 6. From the Start menu, open the iTunes app.

How to Play Apple Music on Windows 10/11 with iTunes:

If you downloaded Apple Music audio files from other sources, you can even choose to upload them to iTunes by using the File > Upload File/Folder to Library and play them in iTunes.

Step 1. On your Windows 10 or 11, open iTunes from Start.

Step 2. To log in to Apple Music in iTunes, choose Account > Sign in, then use your Apple ID and password to log in. If you haven't, sign up for Apple Music to get your own Apple ID.

Step 3. To play your music in the iTunes app on your PC, choose Music from the pop-up menu at the top left, then click Library. Play a song, album, or playlist in your iTunes library by double-clicking it, or selecting it and clicking the Play button.

Step 4. To play music from Apple Music in the iTunes app on your PC, use the search tool in the upper-right corner and search for what you want to listen to in All Apple Music.

Part 4. Download Apple Music to PC to Play Offline

If you read the above 3 solutions, you would realize that they are still in Apple's ecosystem. You may wonder if there is any way you can get your Apple Music songs played on your favorite media players, say VLC Media Player, MusicBee and foobar2000. The fact that Apple Music songs are in protected M4P format makes it difficult but not impossible. And yes, ViWizard Audio Converter can make this happen. You can use ViWizard Audio Converter to convert Apple Music songs to unprotected format and then you can load them into your favorite music player for the playback.

Step 1Upload Apple Music to ViWizard

Open ViWizard and from the main interface, you will see three icons on the central top of the main screen. Here's what they for:

1) This Load in iTunes button is for importing DRM audios to the converter.

2) This Add Files button is to add local audio files to the converter.

3) This is the Converted icon. When the conversion is done your converted music will be showed by clicking this button.

Download ViWizard Audio Converter from the link above. Open ViWizard Audio Converter on your computer, clicking the Load in iTunes button or dragging and dropping the local music files from the folder on your computer to add music files for conversion.

Step 2Customize Parameters and Format

Next, click the Format panel to select an output format. We suggest select MP3 for correct playing. Right next to the Format is the Output Path option. Click on , you can choose a file destination for your converted songs. Remember to click OK to save.

Step 3Convert Apple Music with ViWizard

After you've selected your output format and parameters for Apple Music, click Convert button. The conversion speed may reach 30 times faster. When the conversion is done, you can also go to the Converted list and use to locate the converted music on your computer.

Step 4Import the Converted Songs to Other Music Player

After you get the converted Apple Music songs, you can put them in a folder and import them to the music players or media players you like. As you know, when the songs are converted, they are playable offline and you can save them forever.

Conclusion

Now you may know how to listen to Apple Music on PC with ease. You can download iTunes from Microsoft Store to play and purchase Apple Music. If you don't want to download an extra app on your PC, you can go to the Apple Music web player to stream your Apple Music. The best way is to use ViWizard Audio Converter to download Apple Music playlists for offline playback and you can play the converted music to the device you like without limit. If you want to get more about ViWizard, just tap the download button below to have a try now.