How to Play Apple Music on Winamp

Part 1. How to Download Apple Music to Winamp Music Player

Apple Music's M4P file format and Digital Rights Management (DRM) pose challenges for users seeking integration with Winamp Media Player. These compatibility issues restrict a seamless playback experience on Winamp-enabled devices.

Apple Music adopts the M4P file format, a format not native to Winamp. This mismatch impedes users from directly enjoying their Apple Music library on Winamp Media Player. Complicating matters, Apple Music tracks are shielded by DRM, preventing playback on unauthorized devices or media players, including Winamp. This protection hampers the user's ability to freely enjoy their music across different platforms.

What You Need: ViWizard Apple Music Converter

To overcome these hurdles, we recommend utilizing the ViWizard Apple Music Converter. This powerful tool offers the following benefits:

By leveraging the capabilities of ViWizard Apple Music Converter, you can liberate your Apple Music library, making it Winamp-compatible and overcoming the barriers of file format and DRM protection. Enjoy your favorite tunes seamlessly across all your devices with this comprehensive solution.

Key Features of ViWizard Audio Converter

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• Convert songs, albums, and playlists from Apple Music to MP3
• Remove DRM protection from Apple Music, iTunes, and Audible
• Save the converted audios with the original quality and ID3 tags
• Support the conversion of up to 100 audio formats to others

Downloading Apple Music for Winamp Playback:

Step 1Add Apple Music to ViWizard DRM Audio Converter

First, download and install ViWizard DRM Audio Converter from the above link. Make sure that Apple Music can work well on your computer. Launch ViWizard and then add the Apple Music songs to the interface by clicking the "Add" button. There are two "Add" buttons, to convert Apple Music you should go for the second one (the Music Note icon) on the top of the window. The first "Add" button is for importing non-DRM audio files.

Step 2Customize Audio Output Settings

After the songs successfully loaded to the converter, click the "Format" panel at the left bottom of the surface and choose an output format from the pop-up window. Winamp supports MP3, MIDI, MOD, MPEG-1 audio layers 1 and 2, AAC, M4A, FLAC, WAV, and WMA. So we suggest you select MP3 and click "OK" to confirm the setting.

Step 3Convert the Apple Music songs to MP3

Next, simply press "Convert" and wait for a few seconds. When the converting process is done, the converted songs will be saved to your local folder. You can open the "Converted" catalog and locate their destination.

Part 2. How to Import Apple Music to Winamp

To seamlessly integrate your converted Apple Music into Winamp, follow these steps to import the files. By following these steps, you can effortlessly import and organize your Apple Music library within Winamp, ensuring a smooth and customized listening experience.

Importing Apple Music to Winamp:

1. Download and install Winamp Media Player on your computer. For this example, we'll use version 5.9. Visit the official website to get the latest version.
2. Launch Winamp once the installation is complete.
3. You can either navigate to the "File" options in Winamp or drag and drop your converted Apple Music to the media player.

Navigate to the "File" Options in Winamp:



• Click on "File" in the top menu of Winamp.
• Choose "Play file/folder" from the dropdown options.
• Alternatively, click on the "Open File(s)" button and select the converted Apple Music files on your computer.

Drag and Drop Your Apple Music:

• Open your File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
• Drag the converted Apple Music files from the folder directly into the Winamp main window.
• Use Ctrl+click (Windows) or Command+click (Mac) to select multiple files during the drag-and-drop process.
4. Once the files are opened, head to the "Local Library" within Winamp.
5. Confirm that the converted Apple Music files have been successfully added.

Extra Tip: Creating a Playlist for Apple Music in Winamp

1. Within Winamp, locate and click on the "Playlists" section.
2. Right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) on "Playlists."
3. Choose "New Playlist" and assign a name to your playlist.
4. Head back to the "Local Library" within Winamp.
5. Use Ctrl+click (Windows) or Command+click (Mac) to select multiple converted Apple Music files.
6. Check the newly created playlist to confirm that the selected Apple Music files are included.

The Final Thought

No matter you are a new user or an old user, Winamp 6.0 still on the way and worth expecting. Meanwhile, the converted songs not only can be played on Winamp but also can be put in your car, your wearable devices. So ViWizard really makes things convenient!