In the vast realm of digital music services, SoundCloud and Apple Music stand out as global giants, each boasting a massive user base and unique features that set them apart. SoundCloud, often a cradle for emerging artists, plays host to a treasure trove of tracks that might not yet have made their way onto the Apple Music platform. For those deeply embedded in both ecosystems, the desire to seamlessly transition music between these platforms is understandable. But how can one navigate this process?
Don't worry! In the following sections, we'll show you 3 ways to transfer music from SoundCloud to Apple Music with detailed transfer tutorials. Let's get started!
Method 1. Convert SoundCloud to Apple Music with ViWizard
One of the most effective way to add music from SoundCloud to Apple Music is by using ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder, which is an all-in-one music downloader that supports 9 major streaming platforms, including SoundCloud, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Pandora, and Line Music. With ViWizard, you get two flexible ways to enjoy SoundCloud and Apple Music together:
- Option 1. Download SoundCloud music via ViWizard and import it into iTunes (Windows) or Apple Music (Mac).
- Option 2. Download both SoundCloud and Apple Music tracks and play them on any media player or device.
No matter which option you choose, ViWizard ensures that you download SoundCloud music in MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B formats with the highest sound quality and ID3 tags preserved. Best of all, ViWizard allows all SoundCloud users (including free users) to download millions of songs, albums, playlists, and even entire like list or personal libraries in a single click, without having to copy and paste track-by-track links.
A versatile all-in-one streaming music recorder to extract songs, albums, playlists, and exclusive content from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SoundCloud, Qobuz and LINE MUSIC into popular formats like MP3 — with support for original sound quality, fast batch conversion, and built-in music management to help you save, organize, and enjoy your favorite tracks anytime, anywhere.
How to Download Songs from SoundCloud to Apple Music via ViWizard
Step 1 Set Download Preferences
Open ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder on a Windows or Mac computer. Click the menu icon in the upper right corner and select "Preferences." In the pop-up window, go to the "Conversion" tab and select the output format and audio quality for your SoundCloud download.
Step 2Select the Streaming Platform
Back to the main interface of ViWizard, you can see 9 music service logos. When you click the SoundCloud icon, ViWizard will automatically open the SoundCloud web player built into the software. If you want to download music from Apple Music, you can go back to the main screen and select Apple Music again, then follow the same procedure to download songs from Apple Music.
Step 3Select Music
In the built-in SoundCloud web player, browse or search for songs, albums, playlists, or your collections to download. Next, click the plus button in the bottom-right corner and the "Add to List" button to select songs you want to download.
Step 4Start the Download
Click the "Convert" button. ViWizard will start the batch download at 65x speed. When the download is complete, you can click the folder icon next to the track to view the converted SoundCloud music stored in the outupt location on your computer.
Step 5Transfer Downloaded SoundCloud Music to Apple Music
With the assistance of the ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder, you have obtained the local Soundcloud music downloads now. Here we'd like to show how to add SoundCloud downloaded songs to Apple Music. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below.
For Windows:
- Initiate iTunes and navigate to its Music tab and proceed to the "File" button.
- Depending on your needs, select either "Add File to Library" or "Add Folder to Library."
- Locate the downloaded SoundCloud tracks and click "Open" to import them to iTunes.
- The added SoundCloud music will now in your iTunes library and Apple Music library on the computer.
- To access these SoundCloud music on your iPhone or iPad, please connect the iOS device to your computer.
- Click the device icon in the left corner of iTunes.
- Select "Music > Sync Music > Entire music library > Sync."
For Mac:
- Activate the Music app on your Mac computer.
- Navigate to the "File > Import."
- Locate the recorded SoundCloud music tracks.
- Click the "Open" button to add downloaded Soundcloud songs to Apple Music.
- To listen the added SoundCloud music on your iPhone or iPad, sync the Apple Music library across devices.
Method 2. Use Online SoundCloud to Apple Music Transfer Services
For those who prefer to add SoundCloud songs to Apple Music without downloading anything to your computer, using a music transfer service is a good option. Popular services include Soundiiz, TuneMyMusic, and FreeYourMusic, which work by connecting your SoundCloud and Apple Music accounts, scanning your SoundCloud playlists, and then syncing them to Apple Music. See the steps below to see how it works:
- Visit a transfer service website, such as Soundiiz.
- Select SoundCloud as the source and Apple Music as the destination.
- Log in to both accounts and authorize access.
- Select a playlist or individual tracks to transfer.
- Start the transfer and wait for it to complete.
As there are a large number of songs on SoundCloud that are not released by copyright companies, but created and uploaded by individuals, such as self-produced mixtapes, remixes, or even your own uploads. For this type of content, the Apple Music platform usually does not have corresponding audio resources, so these songs cannot be synced to Apple Music via the transfer music service.
Method 3. Download from SoundCloud and Add to Apple Music
If those niche songs released by indie artists can't be synced to Apple Music via the music transfer service, you can check to see if that music uploader has enabled the download button. If there's a download option, you can just click to download the original audio files (e.g., MP3s) and then import those files into iTunes or Apple Music to sync. Here are the steps to do this:
- Go to the SoundCloud web player.
- Find the song you want to transfer.
- Look for the "Download" button, usually located below the waveform or in the "More" menu.
- Click the "Download" button if it's there.
- The song will download as an MP3 file to your computer's "Downloads" folder.
- Open iTunes or Apple Music and go to "File > Import (or Add to Library)."
- Select the downloaded audio file and it will be added to your Apple Music library.
Conclusion: Which Method is Best for You?
If you want to transfer a large number of songs, private tracks, niche mixtape/remixes, or songs that can't be downloaded: ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder (Method 1) is your best choice. It can download almost any audio on SoundCloud while keeping the original high sound quality.
If you just want to transfer popular songs or those released by music distributors or record labels: Online music transfer services (Method 2) are the easiest option. In most cases, these songs are available on both SoundCloud and Apple Music, so you won't miss any of them when they're transferred.
If you only want to transfer a few songs and those songs have a direct download button enabled by the artist: The manual download method (Method 3) is the simplest. However, it is important to note that this method is highly restricted because only a small number of tracks on SoundCloud offer a direct download option.
Summary
This guide provides you with 3 proven methods to transfer music from SoundCloud to Apple Music. For the most reliable method, ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder is a powerful tool you should try. It can download music not only from SoundCloud, but also from other streaming services like Apple Music, giving you complete control over your music library in one place. However, you should prioritize your needs and choose the method you like best. We hope you'll enjoy your SoundCloud favorites on Apple Music!
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Matt Smith, a digital entertainment industry enthusiast at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and solutions for music and media-related topics, including industry trends, analysis, and recommendations.
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