Apple Music has introduced a new feature allowing users to import their music libraries and playlists from Spotify and other competing services. However, this feature is currently exclusive to users in Australia and New Zealand.

The playlist migration tool was rolled out on May 12th, as revealed by a MacRumors discovery in an Apple Support document. Users can utilize this feature through the web version of Apple Music, the Apple Music app on Android devices, or via the Settings app on iPhones and iPads (navigate to "Apps" and then "Music" in Settings).

Interestingly, Apple did not develop this feature internally. Instead, they partnered with SongShift, a third-party service that facilitates playlist transfers and synchronization across various music streaming platforms. The challenge of matching albums and songs across different services makes this partnership with SongShift, which already possesses the necessary data and a manual review process, a sensible choice. Users can correct any unmatched or incorrectly matched tracks within 30 days of initiating a transfer.

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PostsI should mention that Apple only permits importing data from other services; exporting Apple Music playlists to Spotify or other platforms is not supported. This limitation is somewhat disappointing as it exemplifies a form of lock-in and hampers users' ability to share playlists with those outside of Apple Music. A key advantage of SongShift as a standalone service is its ability to manage and sync playlists across multiple platforms. Additionally, SongShift's export feature is valuable for backing up playlists, considering Apple Music deletes playlists after a prolonged period of non-subscription.

It's also worth noting that Apple restricts imports to playlists you've created. If you wish to transfer playlists made by others, you'll need to recreate them manually. This is relatively straightforward in Spotify, where you can select all tracks, right-click, and move them to a new playlist, though it might be more challenging on other platforms.

There is no reference to Apple Music Classical on Apple's support page, leaving uncertainty about how well this feature will handle classical music, a genre known for its complex organization and labeling.

To reiterate, the new playlist import feature on Apple Music is currently available only in Australia and New Zealand. No global rollout has been announced, and Apple has not indicated whether the feature will see further enhancements. If you are located outside these regions, using SongShift for transferring playlists is advisable.

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