How to Save Apple Music to Computer and Why You Should

Part 1. Why Save Apple Music to Computer?

Saving Apple Music directly to your computer means you'll have local copies of your favorite songs, which can be really useful. When you save music files in compatible formats like MP3, you can easily transfer them to other devices, whether they're Apple devices or not. This gives you more flexibility and control over your music collection.

For example, if you try to download music using the Apple Music app or iTunes, you might expect to find your songs saved as regular audio files on your computer. You might navigate to the download location, typically found at C:\Users\[Your username]\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media (Windows), but discover that the files are in M4P format. These M4P files are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), which means they're restricted to use within Apple's ecosystem.

To get around this, you might need a tool like ViWizard Apple Music Converter. Why? Because Apple Music's DRM protection limits how you can access and use your music. DRM (Digital Rights Management) keeps your songs locked within Apple's ecosystem, so even if you've downloaded them, you can't always use them outside of Apple's apps. A converter like ViWizard helps you bypass these restrictions and save your music in a more versatile format.

Part 2. How to Download Music from Apple Music to Computer

To truly save your Apple Music tracks to your computer and go beyond the limits of the platform, you can use ViWizard Apple Music Converter. This tool is a game-changer, letting you unlock your favorite music from Apple Music and save it in formats you can use more freely.

Here's how it works: ViWizard Apple Music Converter helps you get around the restrictions Apple Music places on its songs. It converts your Apple Music tracks into popular formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, and M4B. This means you can use your songs for all sorts of purposes—maybe create a custom ringtone, transfer them to your MP3 player, or just have them on any device you like.

But that's not all. With ViWizard, you don't have to settle for just a few tracks. You can convert your entire Apple Music library, including music, podcasts, audiobooks, and your own uploads. Imagine having all your favorite content saved in a format that works for you, ready to be enjoyed however and wherever you want.

Once the conversion is done, you'll find your files in the location you choose on your computer. From there, it's easy to sync them to other devices or keep them safe as a backup. Let's get started!

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

Step 1Add Apple Music to ViWizard Apple Music Converter

First, download and install ViWizard Audio Converter from the above link. Make sure the Apple Music songs you want to convert are playable on your PC. Launch the converter and then add the songs to the main interface. There are two "Add" buttons, to convert Apple Music you should go for the "Music Note" icon on the top of the window. The another "Add" button is for importing unprotected audio files.

Step 2Customize Audio Output Settings

After all the songs are loaded into the converter successfully, you can start to work with the output settings. First and the most important is the output format. Click and open the "Format" panel and select MP3 as the default output format. But MP3 is not the only choice. ViWizard provides 20 more options for input formats to 6 common output formats. To adjust volume, speed, and pitch of the audios, you can use the "Effect" and "Edit" icon at the end of each column of the audio track. It's fun to try these features. When all the settings are decided, don't forget to save the changes by clicking "OK".

Step 3Convert Apple Music songs to MP3

Next, simply hit on "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. This time, hey are truly saved to your computer forever.

Part 3. How to Download Purchases from Apple Music to Computer

If you've ever bought music from the iTunes Store, there's something reassuring about having those tracks saved directly on your computer. Unlike the M4P files from Apple Music, the songs you purchase from iTunes come in AAC format and aren't restricted by DRM. You can use them freely without any of the usual restrictions we discussed earlier, except for commercial purposes.

But if you're getting music directly from the Apple Music catalog as you normally would, things aren't so simple and you may still need ViWizard Apple Music Converter. Now, if you prefer to purchase your music outright from the iTunes Store, just ensure to buy a track or album and download it from the Purchased section. The files will typically be saved in the same location as your M4P files, usually within the iTunes Media folder. You can check or change this folder's location under the Preferences' Advanced settings in iTunes or the Apple Music app any time you want.

If you can't find them right away, you may need to start over, but they'll be there waiting for you.

1. Open iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Look for the iTunes Store within the app and head straight to the "Purchased" section, where all your bought content is stored.
3. Navigate through the "Purchased" section to find the specific songs or albums you want to download. You can also use the search function to locate them.



4. Click the download icon next to the tracks or albums you want. If you're downloading multiple items, select them all and then initiate the download.
5. You'll see the status in the bottom right corner. Once it's done, your files will be safely stored on your computer.
6. By default, these files will be in the same folder as your other music, likely in:
   • For Windows: C:\Users\[Your username]\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media.
   • For Mac: /Users/[Your userfolder]/Music/Music/Media/Music/.
7. If you have trouble finding them, check your download settings by going to Edit > Preferences > Advanced > iTunes Media folder location to verify the exact download location or try downloading again.

The Bottom Line

Now you can play Apple Music on your computer whenever you want with no iTunes needed and no worry about the authorization or subscription. ViWizard Audio Converter now releases the latest version to support Catalina. Save Apple Music to Mac is just as easy as on Windows. Just try it!