Do you have the same experience as I? When you're streaming on TikTok, suddenly, you find the background music on TikTok video is super awesome! Unfortunately, you are faithful to YouTube Music, which means you need to remember the song's title or lyrics and sync to YouTube Music to search for it, adding it to your playlist.
It's annoyed me to search over and over again. And I always want to shout out why TikTok doesn't add YouTube Music as a music option. Finally, I'm satisfied to hear that TikTok announced YouTube Music is available on TikTok now. No need to switch apps anymore!
So, in this guide, we will explore how to save TikTok songs to YouTube Music. And we will show you a way to download your TikTok playlist on YouTube Music. Are you ready? Let's go!
Part 1. What is the 'Add to Music App' on TikTok?
On November 14, 2023, TikTok rolled out the 'Add to Music App' feature. This lets users save songs they discover on TikTok directly to their favorite music streaming services, like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
Now, instead of searching for a song title after closing the app, you can add songs from TikTok to your favorite music app with just one tap.
TikTok started off teaming up with Spotify and Amazon Music, but now it covers several major platforms. As of July 29, 2025, YouTube Music is in the mix, letting users automatically sync their finds into a "TikTok songs" playlist. This makes it super easy for YouTube Music fans to grow their library right from the TikTok app.
Part 2. How to Link YouTube Music to TikTok
To start saving your favorite viral sounds, you first need to establish a connection between your TikTok profile and your YouTube Music account. This is a one-time setup that ensures every song you "Add" has a direct path to your library.
Launch TikTok and tap Profile in the bottom right corner.
Tap the three-line menu (top right).
Select Settings and privacy.
Scroll down to the "Content & Display" section. Tap Music.
Tap Add to Music App.
You will see a list of supported services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Select YouTube Music.
TikTok will open a secure Google login page. Sign in to your account. Review the permissions that allow TikTok to add tracks to your library. Tap Continue.
Once authorized, TikTok will confirm that YouTube Music is your Default Music App.
In the same "Music" settings menu, you can decide where your songs go. You can choose to save tracks to your "Liked Music" or let TikTok create a brand-new "TikTok Songs" playlist for you.
Part 3. How to Save TikTok Songs to YouTube Music
Once your accounts are linked, saving songs is almost instant. TikTok offers two simple ways to do this, depending on where you are in the app.
Method 1: From the "For You" Feed
When you're scrolling through your feed and hear a song you love, just tap the Add button next to the track name. It instantly goes to your TikTok Songs playlist on the YouTube Music app, and you don't even have to stop scrolling.
Find the track name in the video (above the caption).
Tap "Add" or "Add Song" next to it.
A little checkmark will pop up, along with a notification saying "Added to YouTube Music." You can keep watching the video.
Open the YouTube Music app, you will see the added track in the "TikTok Songs" playlist.
Method 2: From the Sound Detail Page
This method is great for checking out the details. Since many TikTok sounds are user-generated, you can dive into the Sound Detail Page to see the official artist name and other videos using the song. If it's a licensed song, you can add it to YouTube Music; if not, the add button won't be there.
Tap the spinning record icon (bottom right) or the song title.
This opens the Sound Detail Page, where you can see the artist and related videos.
Tap "Add to Music App" at the top.
Since YouTube Music is your default app, the track saves right away..
Part 4. How to Manage Your Saved Songs on YouTube Music
Once you start adding tracks from TikTok, you'll need to know where they go and how to organize them.
Locate the "TikTok Songs" Playlist
Open the YouTube Music app.
Tap the Library tab at the bottom right of the screen.
Filter by Playlists at the top of your library.
Find the "TikTok Songs" playlist. All your synced tracks will appear here in the order you added them.
Change the Saved Destination
If you prefer to have all your music in one place, you can change where your songs land by adjusting your settings in the TikTok app.
Open the TikTok app. Go to Profile > Settings and privacy > Music.
Tap "Add to Music App". Select YouTube Music.
Under "Save to," you can select "Liked Music" instead of the TikTok playlist.
Saved songs will now appear in your main "Liked" folder alongside your regular favorites.
Reorganizing and Moving Tracks
You can treat your TikTok discoveries like any other song in your library. If a viral hit belongs in your workout or study mix, move it:
Open the "TikTok Songs" playlist.
Tap the three vertical dots (menu) next to any song.
Select "Add to playlist" and choose your desired destination.
To remove a song, tap the same three dots and select "Remove from playlist."
Part 5. How to Download TikTok Playlist on YouTube Music
After you create your "TikTok Songs" playlist on YouTube Music, you might want to listen to those tracks offline or on more devices. While YouTube Music Premium lets you download songs in-app, using a tool like ViWizard YouTube Music Converter gives you more freedom.
This converter lets you download and convert your TikTok favorites into popular formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B. Plus, it supports batch downloading, so you can download your whole "TikTok Songs" playlist to your computer with just one click.
The software keeps the original audio quality and all the important details, like artist names and album covers. Once you finish downloading, you'll have a permanent collection of your favorite TikTok tracks ready to enjoy on any device, anywhere.
Download songs, playlists, albums, and your whole music library from 10 major streaming platforms, including YouTube Music, to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, or M4B with original sound quality and full song info and keep your music forever.
How to Download TikTok Playlist on YouTube Music
Step 1 Set Output Format and Quality
Open ViWizard and go to Menu > Preferences > Conversion. Choose an output format like MP3 or FLAC based on your needs. For the best listening experience, set the bitrate to 320 kbps. Then, select an output folder on your computer to save your TikTok tracks.
Step 2 Open the YouTube Music Web Player
Inside ViWizard, launch the built-in YouTube Music web player. Log in to your Google account so the software can access your personal library and synced TikTok content.
Step 3 Add Your TikTok Songs Playlist
Navigate to your Library and find the TikTok songs playlist that was automatically created. Open the playlist and click the Add (+) button. ViWizard will scan the list, allowing you to select specific viral hits or add the entire playlist for a batch download.
Step 4 Download and Save Your Tracks
Click the Convert button to start the downloading process. Once finished, all your favorite TikTok songs will be saved to your computer with full ID3 tags, including the title, artist, and original cover art, ready for offline playback on any device.
Part 6. FAQs about Adding Songs from TikTok to YTM
Why is the Add Song button missing on some TikTok videos?
Not every video supports this feature. The button is usually missing if the creator used an "Original Sound" that hasn't been officially matched to a licensed track. Additionally, if you are using a TikTok Business Account, you may have limited access to mainstream music due to commercial licensing restrictions.
Is the Add to Music App feature available on TikTok Desktop?
Currently, this is a mobile-only feature. You must use the TikTok app on iOS or Android to see the Add Song button. However, once a song is saved, it will appear in your YouTube Music library on all devices, including your desktop browser.
How many music services that the 'Add to music app' feature support?
For now, TikTok has announced 8 music streaming services integrated in the 'Add to music app'. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, Melon, Anghami, and YouTube Music. If you are a Spotify or Apple Music user, you can also directly add tracks from TikTok to YouTube Music on TikTok web or desktop.
Is there any limitation on the number to convert TikTok music to YouTube Music?
No, there is no limit on the number. You can add as many TikTok playlists to your YouTube Music account as you want.
Why is there still no YouTube Music option for me on TikTok?
You need to update your TikTok to the new version. If it's still not working, check if the service is available in your region.
Conclusion
We are delighted that we can explore more interesting tracks or artists on TikTok and add to the YouTube Music library instantly. We have more chances to discover and enrich our YouTube Music collection. Don't forget to download those awesome tracks and share them in our comments!
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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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