What's the best way to copy music from my iPhone back to iTunes?

To copy music from your iPhone back to iTunes, you have several methods, each with its own advantages and limitations.

Using iTunes Directly

If you only need to transfer music purchased from the iTunes Store, you can use iTunes directly:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Launch iTunes and select your iPhone from the devices list.
3. Go to File > Devices > Transfer Purchases from [Your Device]5.

However, this method only works for music purchased from the iTunes Store and does not include non-purchased music.

Using Third-Party Software

For transferring both purchased and non-purchased music, you can use third-party software:

AnyTrans

1. Download and install AnyTrans on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB.
3. Choose Content to iTunes mode, select the music you want to export, and click the Next button to transfer the music to your iTunes library1.

MobileTrans

1. Install and launch MobileTrans on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Go to Phone Transfer > Export to Computer, select the music files, and export them to your computer.
4. Then, sync the music from your computer to iTunes using iTunes3.

iMazing

1. Download, install, and launch iMazing on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB.
3. Select your device in iMazing, go to the Music section, choose the music you want to copy, and click Export to iTunes or Export to Music (for macOS 10.15 and later)4.

iPhone Data Transfer

1. Install and launch iPhone Data Transfer on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone to the computer.
3. Go to the Music tab, select the music files you want to transfer, and click the Export to iTunes option from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, use the one-click operation: Go to the One-click Operation section, select Sync Device to iTunes, and follow the prompts5.

Wireless Transfer (AnyTrans)

If you don't have a USB cable, you can also use AnyTrans for a wireless transfer:

1. Install AnyTrans on your iPhone.
2. Visit the AnyTrans website on your computer and scan the QR code with your iPhone.
3. Select the music you want to transfer and tap Send to start the transfer process1.

Each of these methods has its own advantages, but if you need to transfer both purchased and non-purchased music, using third-party software like AnyTrans, MobileTrans, iMazing, or iPhone Data Transfer is the most comprehensive solution.