How to Transfer Locally Stored Songs from iPhone to Spotify

Have you ever wondered how to share your favorite locally stored songs from your iPhone with Spotify? In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to seamlessly transfer and organize your music library on Spotify. By following these instructions, you can add your cherished songs to your Spotify playlists and enjoy your music collection in a new, digital format.

Step 1: Upload Songs to Your Computer

If your songs are already on your iPhone, you may skip this step. However, if they are stored in your device's music library and need to be transferred, the first step is to move them to your computer. You can use popular software like iTunes or Finder on macOS Catalina and later for this purpose.

Using iTunes

Open iTunes on your computer. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. After your iPhone appears in iTunes, click on the "File Sharing" tab. In the "Music" section, you will see your song library. Select and click the "Open in Finder" option beside the music folder you wish to transfer. Drag and drop the songs into a new folder on your computer.

Using Finder (macOS Catalina and Later)

Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. Open Finder and find your iPhone under the "Devices" folder. Navigate to the "Music" section. Select the songs you wish to transfer and drag them to a new folder on your computer.

Step 2: Install Spotify on Your Computer

Make sure you have the Spotify desktop app installed on your computer. If not, you can download it from the official Spotify website.

Step 3: Add Local Files to Spotify

Now that your songs are on your computer, we will add them to Spotify.

Open the Spotify app on your computer. Go to Settings Click on your profile name in the top-right corner then select Manage Your Spotify. Scroll down to the Local Files section. Toggle the switch to enable Show Local Files. Click on Add a Source and select the folder where your songs are stored on your computer.

Step 4: Create a Playlist

Create a new playlist in Spotify to organize your local songs.

Go to the Local Files section. Drag and drop the local files into your newly created playlist.

Step 5: Sync Local Files to Your iPhone

To enjoy your locally stored songs on your iPhone as well, follow these final steps:

Make sure your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. Open the Spotify app on your iPhone. Go to the playlist you created with the local files. Toggle the Download option for that playlist to download the songs onto your iPhone.

Important Notes

Local files can only be played on devices where the files are stored (your computer) or downloaded to Spotify on your mobile device. Ensure that the songs are in a compatible format like MP3 for Spotify. Let both you and Spotify know that you have the necessary copyright permissions to share the songs.

By following these steps, you can easily integrate your locally stored songs into Spotify, making it easy to play your favorite tracks on the go and share them with friends and family.