How can I Transfer Music from iPhone to Mac without iTunes?
To transfer music from your iPhone to a Mac without using iTunes, you have several methods you can employ:
Using iCloud Music Library or Sync Library
If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can enable the iCloud Music Library or Sync Library on both your iPhone and Mac. Here’s how:
- On your iPhone, go to
Settings > Music
and toggle oniCloud Music Library
orSync Library
. - On your Mac, open the Apple Music app, go to
Music > Preferences
, and ensureiCloud Music Library
orSync Library
is enabled. This will sync your music across all your devices automatically123.
Using AirDrop
You can transfer music wirelessly using AirDrop:
- Enable AirDrop on both your iPhone and Mac by ensuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on.
- On your iPhone, open the Music app, select the song you want to transfer, tap the three-dot icon, and choose
Share
>AirDrop
. - Select your Mac as the recipient and click
Accept
on your Mac to receive the song133.
Using Third-Party Software
Syncios Mobile Manager
- Download and install Syncios Mobile Manager on your Mac.
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cable.
- Open Syncios, navigate to the
Music
tab, select the songs you want to transfer, and click theExport
button to transfer the music to your Mac1.
AnyTrans
- Download and install AnyTrans on your Mac.
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cable or ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network for wireless transfer.
- Open AnyTrans, select the
Music
category, choose the songs you want to transfer, and click theTo Mac
button to transfer the music2.
iMyFone TunesMate
- Download and install iMyFone TunesMate on your Mac.
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cable.
- Launch TunesMate, click the
Music
tab, select the music files you wish to transfer, and clickExport > Export to PC/Mac
to choose a destination folder5.
These methods provide flexible and efficient ways to transfer music from your iPhone to your Mac without relying on iTunes.