Apple Music is popular, but it has some limitations. The downloaded songs are encrypted, and if your subscription ends, you will lose access. You also cannot play Apple Music on generic MP3 players, non-Apple devices, or car audio systems via USB.
To enjoy your Apple Music library forever and play it anywhere, you can convert Apple Music to MP3 at 320 kbps. Using a safe downloader, you can keep the original quality and ID3 tags while listening offline. In this article, I tested 10+ best Apple Music converters, including online tools and desktop apps, and weβll introduce their features, pros, and cons to help you find the best tool for converting Apple Music to MP3.
- #1: TunePat Apple Music Converter [Windows & Mac] - Quick View of Video Tutorial
- #2: AAPLmusicDownloader [Online Website]
- #3: Apple Music Downloader [Online Website]
- #4: APLMate [Online Website]
- #5: KEEPVID [Online Website]
- #6: am-dl Apple Music Playlist Downloader [Online Website]
- #7: APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST DOWNLOADER [Online Website] - *Discontinued
- #8: FREEMP3 Apple Music Downloader [Online Website]
- #9: MP3Juice [Online Website]
- #10: Audacity Apple Music Recorder [Windows & Mac]
- #11: Freemake Audio Converter [Windows]
- Quick Comparison Between Apple Music to MP3 Converters
- FAQs About Free Apple Music to MP3 Converters
Read Before You Start:
We tested over 10 Apple Music to MP3 converters and grouped them into 3 types. To save time, just find the scenario that matches your needs and skip straight to that section:
- Apple Music to MP3 Converter: Best if you need to bulk-download hundreds of songs or entire playlists to back up your library, or if you need the Lossless audio quality for your car stereo or high-end headphones. It's the ultimate choice for heavy users who want everything organized with album art automatically saved.
- Online Apple Music Download Sites: Perfect if you're in a rush, using a school or work computer where you can't install software, and just need to grab one or two quick tracks for an offline road trip. It's a hassle-free, "paste-the-link-and-go" solution for your phone or laptop.
- Audio Recorders: This is the slowest method, but it's ideal if you want a completely free workaround, only need to rip a short background track for a TikTok/YouTube video, or want to capture live radio shows and exclusive streams that can't be downloaded normally.
#1: TunePat Apple Music Converter [Windows & Mac]ππ
The first tool I will introduce for converting Apple music to MP3 format is TunePat Apple Music Converter. This is a desktop program that can be used on Windows and Mac computers. It can help users convert and download Apple tracks, albums, and playlists to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or ALAC format with original audio quality. It can not only convert at up to 10X speeds but also preserve ID3 tags including Title, Album, Artist, etc.
TunePat Apple Music Converter
TunePat Apple Music Converter helps you download and convert all Apple Music songs and playlists to your local computer for offline listening.
Step-by-step Video Tutorial: Download Apple Music to MP3 in Batch
Step 1 Now, I will take a Windows computer as an example to show how to convert Apple Music to MP3. First, please click the "Download" button to download the TunePat Apple Music Converter and launch it. If you have installed iTunes on your Windows, you will see the interface like this. You can click the "Apple Music Web Player" to open the Apple Music web player to convert Apple Music.
Step 2 Click the "Settings" on the left to customize some settings here. Here please choose the "Output Format" to MP3. You can also change the bit rate, sample rate, output file name and others.
Step 3 Now, please go back to the Apple Music web player or Apple Music App, select some tracks or albums you like and click the "+" button. TunePat will load the songs automatically. You can click "Add" to add Apple Music to TunePat.
Step 4 If you forgot to add some songs from other albums, you can click the first button "Add More" to repeat the previous steps. If not, please click "Convert" to convert the songs. Wait for a short period of time and the music will be downloaded in MP3 format.
Pros
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Download a wide range of content, including Apple Music songs, podcasts, iTunes music, and audiobooks.
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Export in popular formats like MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, etc.
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Preserve 320 kbps MP3 or Apple Music Lossless quality.
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Fast conversion, up to 10X speed.
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Batch convert songs from multiple playlists in one click.
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Export lyrics in LRC format while downloading songs.
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Keep ID3 tags such as Title, Album, Artist, Artwork, etc.
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Free tools included, like vocal and instrumental separation.
Cons
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Only available on Windows and macOS.
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Free version has some limitations.
π Hands-on Test Results
"I actually tested this tool out. Putting the sleek, easy-to-use interface aside, my absolute favorite part is the one-click batch conversion. You can just grab songs from different playlists, albums, or queues and convert them all at once. Honestly, no other online tool can do that right now.
Of course, just like everyone else, I care about sound quality the most. From my testing, converting tracks through the Windows web player is super easy, but the sound quality is pretty much the same as regular online tools. That is probably just a limitation of the web player itself. If you are super picky about audio quality, you should probably convert to ALAC instead. This tool does it perfectly, and if you have a Mac, you can just convert straight from the Music app.
Let us look at some other cool features. This is a lifesaver for people who have a ton of local songs to clean up. I randomly tested a playlist, and you can see in the screenshot below that it put all the songs into one folder named after the playlist, and it kept the exact original order. On top of that, the way it handles ID3 tags completely blows other online tools out of the water."
Best for: TunePat Apple Music Converter is best for audiophiles and collectors who refuse to compromise on sound quality when backing up their music. It is also perfect for power users and creators who need to save time by batch-downloading massive, multi-playlist libraries in 1 click.
#2: AAPLmusicDownloader [Online Website]
π: https://aaplmusicdownloader.com/
AAPLmusicDownloader is a convenient Apple Music online downloader that lets you download Apple Music tracks, albums, and playlists in M4A and MP3 formats. It offers a user-friendly experience with minimal ads and works smoothly across major browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Step 1 Open AAPLmusicDownloader in your browser.
Step 2 Copy the URL of the Apple Music tracks you want to download and paste it into the search box here. When you have pasted here, the website will start to parse automatically. And you will be guided to a new web player.
Step 3 Click "Generate Download Link" and you can choose to download in different formats and bit rates. If you choose 320 kbps in the drop-down menu, for example, the music will be downloaded in MP3 format. After you select the sound quality, a new web page will pop up. Please ignore it and stay on the current page. The music will be downloaded automatically.
Pros
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Free to download a single track.
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Choose M4A or MP3 formats, up to 320 kbps.
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Keep some ID3 tags, including artist, cover art, album, and year.
Cons
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Free users can download only 2 songs per album at a time and cannot select which ones. To download more, a subscription is required.
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Sound quality may be unstable. Some songs come from YouTube, so quality is not guaranteed.
π Hands-on Test Results
"Overall, this tool is okay to use, and the interface is quite simple. It supports downloading a single album or playlist as a ZIP file with one click. However, free users cannot get the full download. Even so, it did download an audio file labeled as 320 kbps, and based on the test results, it is decent. But there are some downsides. For instance, you have to parse the links one by one. Even if you pay for it, you cannot download multiple playlists at the same time.
Also, I noticed an error during testing. According to music metadata standards, the Date or Year field should refer to the actual release year of the song or album, not the year it was downloaded. It is not a huge issue, though. For occasional users, you can just modify it manually."
Best for: This tool is best for casual listeners who just want to download a few songs for free once in a while, or those who are willing to pay a bit to download a specific album or playlist. Although it does not support lossless audio, the sound quality is good enough to meet the needs of regular listeners.
#3: Apple Music Downloader [Online Website]
π: https://apple-music-downloader.com/
Apple Music Downloader is one of the free Apple Music converters to convert Apple Music songs to MP3 offline, which only requires some simple operations. This website has no ads and is user-friendly, but the only format you can choose to download is MP3, and the bit rate is relatively low.
Step 1 First, copy the URL of the Apple Music you want to download, then open this website from your browser.
Step 2 Paste the copied URL into the search bar and click "Start".
Step 3 When the album cover appears in the web player, click "Get Download" and then "Download MP3". There is no button to select other formats or bit rates. Wait a few seconds and the song will be downloaded to your computer in MP3 format.
Pros
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Allows free downloads.
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Removes ads for a clean experience.
Cons
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Only downloads Apple Music in MP3 format at 130 kbps; bit rate cannot be selected.
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Only retains basic ID3 information: title, artist, and album.
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Cannot download all songs in an album at once; each song must be downloaded manually.
π Hands-on Test Results
[Update: May 28, 2026] "This tool already had terrible audio quality during my previous tests, it sounded like 90 kbps at best. In my latest test, I found that the success rate has dropped significantly, and it keeps failing to analyze links with 'an error occurred' messages. I have no idea if it will ever be fixed. Thatβs the downside of using free online tools, though. If you want something stable, youβre still better off with a desktop app."
#4: APLMate [Online Website]
π: https://aplmate.com/
APLMate can convert Apple Music songs to MP3 format for free. Just copy the link and paste it into the search bar on the website to quickly download the songs. The downloaded songs can retain information such as cover, artist, and album. However, the website has a lot of ads, so be careful not to jump to an unknown website when using it.
Step 1 Open APLMate in your browser. Copy the link of the track or album you want to download in Apple Music, and then paste the URL into the search bar of the APLMate. Then click "Download".
Step 2 The album cover will pop up automatically. When it appears, you can click "Download MP3" and the song will be automatically downloaded. However, only MP3 format can be downloaded, and the bit rate cannot be selected. After checking, the bit rate of the downloaded song is only 128kbps.
Pros
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Allows free downloads.
Cons
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Adds many ads that pop up automatically during downloads.
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Only downloads songs with the website name in the title, making sorting inconvenient.
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Cannot batch-download albums; songs must be downloaded manually one by one.
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Only downloads Apple Music in MP3 format at 128 kbps.
π Hands-on Test Results
"Based on my testing, besides being easy to access, this tool has some pretty obvious downsides. First off, it does not support batch conversion at all. It does not matter if you are trying to do multiple playlists like TunePat or just a single album like AAPLmusicDownloader, neither works.
The downloaded audio quality varies from song to song. Some sound decent, while others are pretty bad. Plus, the downloaded file names all have the website watermark on them, and the type of song tag information it actually keeps is just too limited. I guess this is a pretty common issue with these free tools. What do you guys think?"
Best for: This tool is a good fit for people who do not have a budget for downloading songs but still want to get Apple Music tracks in MP3 format. It is for users who only have a few songs to download once in a while and do not mind spending time manually cleaning up messy file tags. It is definitely not for anyone who values time efficiency or cares about real sound quality.
#5: KEEPVID [Online Website]
π: https://keepvid.ch/apple-music-new4
KEEPVID is a free tool that helps users convert Apple Music songs to MP3 format. Even non-technical users can easily convert their Apple Music songs to MP3 with just a few clicks.
Step 1 First, copy the track you want to download from Apple Music. Open KEEPVID in your browser and paste the link. Note that the album URL cannot be recognized.
Step 2 Then the cover of the song you want to download will appear on the website. Click "Audio (.mp3)" and the song will be automatically downloaded. Note that the website will automatically jump to another page at this time. Please stay on the current page.
Pros
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Download tracks for free.
Cons
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Cannot recognize album URLs, so albums cannot be downloaded. Only individual track URLs can be copied to download.
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Only downloads Apple Music in MP3 format at 130 kbps; bit rate cannot be selected.
π Hands-on Test Results
[Update: May 28, 2026] "When I tested this tool before, it still worked, at least for single tracks, even though the audio quality was bad. But now, even if you copy the exact link following the tutorial's instructions below, it still fails to analyze and keeps saying 'invalid link'. I'm leaning towards the website just being broken right now."
#6: am-dl Apple Music Playlist Downloader [Online Website]
π: https://am-dl.pages.dev/
am-dl is one of the few online tools that allows free batch downloading of Apple Music content. It supports a variety of content, including albums, songs, music videos, and even radio shows. The interface is clean and ad-free. However, its pros and cons are quite obvious. It does not support direct MP3 downloads, which is a drawback for those looking for an Apple Music to MP3 converter. This can be solved by using an online format converter, though it requires an extra step.
Step 1 Enter a copied Apple Music link into the box and click "Download" to start.
Step 2 Once parsing is complete, click the download icon.
Step 3 The download progress will be displayed. After completion, the tool will automatically generate a ZIP file or individual M4A files.
Pros
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Clean, ad-free interface.
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Supports downloading Apple Music albums, songs, music videos, posts, and radio shows in M4A format.
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Allows downloading entire albums or playlists as ZIP files.
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Enables custom file naming, such as track name, artist name, album artist, track number, etc.
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Retains full metadata.
Cons
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Does not support MP3 downloads; songs require a second conversion, which is inconvenient.
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Some downloads from playlists may fail, though the chance is low.
π Hands-on Test Results
"Out of all the Apple Music converters I've tested, this is definitely the best one if you don't want to install a desktop app. Of course, desktop software still wins hands down because it can download actual Lossless audio, not just 320 kbps. But am-dl is one of the few online sites that actually lets you tweak the settings and download a whole playlist in one click. Plus, my tests proved the output is a really high quality M4A file.
The main downsides are that you can only do one link at a time, unlike TunePat which lets you batch convert multiple different playlists at once. Also, if you absolutely need MP3 format, you have to convert it a second time, which is just a huge pain. So while it's still not as good as a proper desktop tool, it's honestly about as good as a free online site gets."
Best for: This tool is best for casual listeners who want high-quality M4A downloads without installing software. It is not for hardcore users who need to batch-convert multiple links or absolutely require MP3 formats.
#7: APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST DOWNLOADER [Online Website]
π This website has been closed and is no longer accessible. To download Apple songs to 320 kbps MP3 or Lossless ALAC, use this alternative.
π: https://apple-playlist-downloader-pvx.onrender.com/
APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST DOWNLOADER is a free online website that can download Apple Music Playlist in MP3 format. However, the website currently does not support single-song conversion, only album or playlist conversion. Although there are no ads on the interface, the website is slow and it takes some time to open the webpage and download songs.
Step 1 Open the APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST DOWNLOADER in your browser, then go to Apple Music and copy the URL of the album you want to download. Paste this URL into the search bar of the APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST DOWNLOADER.
Step 2 Click the red "Search" button, and you will see a red "FOUND" on the page, which means the website has successfully found the album you pasted. At this point, you just need to wait for the page to load all the songs. This may take some time. When the page loads, you can click the download button next to it to download the songs. However, this website does not support batch downloading at the moment.
Pros
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Free download.
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No ads.
Cons
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Can only recognize the URL of playlists and albums instead of the URL of a track.
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Slow page speed.
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Can't batch download.
#8: FREEMP3 Apple Music Downloader [Online Website]
π: https://g2.freemp3cloud.com/
FREEMP3 is a free online MP3 download tool. You can search for an Apple Music artist or song, and once you find it, simply click to download.
Step 1 Visit the website and search for the Apple Music song you want to download.
Step 2 If you find it, click the β icon on the right to download it.
Pros
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Download MP3s at 320 kbps for free.
Cons
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Frequently triggers redirects, even when clicking on empty areas of the page, making it unsafe.
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The music library is missing many popular songs; searching for an artist may only show songs from a single album.
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Song metadata is missing or incorrect.
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Does not support batch conversion.
π Hands-on Test Results
"My testing showed that this tool is actually just an online music downloader that runs direct searches. The most annoying part is that there are way too many redirects! Seriously, too many! Pretty much any click will pop up a redirect. Whatever, you guys can try it yourself to see what I mean. I tried downloading a few songs, and some of them did hit 320 kbps, but it really depends on the track. The sources are probably all over the place. Another thing I want to complain about is the ID3 tags. It looks like it keeps a lot of data, but in reality, a bunch of the parameters are just wrong."
#9: MP3Juice [Online Website]
π: https://mp3juice.sc/
MP3Juice is a free online tool that allows users to search and download MP3 files from YouTube and SoundCloud. It also supports direct parsing of YouTube video URLs. No registration or software installation is required.
Step 1 Enter the name of the Apple Music file you want to download on the webpage and click "Search".
Step 2 Select the song you want to download from the results and click "MP3 Download > Download" to obtain the MP3 file.
Pros
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Free to search and download Apple Music songs.
Cons
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Clicking download triggers redirects.
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Poor audio quality; advertised as 192 kbps, but tests show many tracks are around 120 kbps.
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Cannot retain song metadata.
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Does not support batch conversion.
#10: Audacity Apple Music Recorder [Windows & Mac]
Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording application software, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems. This easy-to-use application is perfect for both beginners and professionals. Users can record music from Apple Music and other streaming services.
Step 1 Unlike the websites I introduced above, if you want to use Audacity, you need to first go to Audacity's official website and download the program to your computer.
Step 2 After launching Audacity, click "Edit" > "Preferences" in the upper left corner and make some basic settings here.
Step 3 After the Preferences window pops up, click "Audio Settings" and then select your device in the "Recording" option. After making your selection, click "OK".
Step 4 Click the "Record" button in Audacity, then start playing your Apple Music. After the Apple Music finishes playing, click the "Stop" button in Audacity to end the recording.
Pros
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Download tracks for free.
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Enjoy an ad-free experience.
Cons
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Cannot convert songs at multiple speeds, making the process time-consuming.
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May capture surrounding noise, and downloaded song quality cannot be guaranteed.
#11: Freemake Audio Converter [Windows]
Freemake Audio Converter is an audio conversion software that can convert Apple music to different formats. However, unlike TunePat Apple Music Converter, it cannot convert online songs. Users can only convert downloaded Apple music to different formats.
Step 1 Since it is a desktop program, please go to the FreeMake official website to download it first.
Step 2 Please launch Freemake and click the "+Audio" button on the upper left. Then, you can browse your files and select the Apple Music you want to convert. The premise is that you have already downloaded the song from Apple Music.
Step 3 After selecting the song, you will see some formats to choose from below. Here we choose MP3 and click "Convert". Then wait for a while and the song will be converted. You will get Apple Music in MP3 format.
Pros
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Get songs for free.
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Convert music to MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, and OGG formats.
Cons
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Can only convert songs that are already downloaded.
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Last update was in 2022, so minor bugs may occur.
Quick Comparison Between Apple Music to MP3 Converters
| Tool | System | Format & Quality | Ad-Free | Batch / Method |
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| TunePat Apple Music Converter | Win / Mac | MP3, FLAC, ALAC, etc. (Up to Lossless) | β | β
Multi-Playlist (Simultaneous downloading) |
| AAPLmusicDownloader | Online | M4A, MP3 (320 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| Apple Music Downloader | Online | MP3 (130 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| am-dl | Online | AAC, ALAC (Up to Lossless) | β | β
Single URL Only (One album/playlist at a time) |
| APLMate | Online | MP3 (128 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| KEEPVID | Online | MP3 (130 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| FREEMP3 | Online | MP3 (320 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| MP3Juice | Online | MP3 (120 kbps) | β | β Single Track Only |
| Audacity | Win / Mac | MP3 (128 kbps) | β | β Real-time Recording |
| Freemake Audio Converter | Windows | MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc. (320 kbps) | β | β
Local Files Only (Converts pre-downloaded files) |
FAQs About Free Apple Music to MP3 Converters
Q1: How can I convert Apple Music to MP3 for free?
A: You can use free Apple Music converters, including online tools and desktop apps, to convert songs to MP3 without paying. Most tools only require you to copy the Apple Music link and start downloading.
Q2: Can I convert Apple Music without losing quality?
A: Yes. Many converters allow you to keep Apple Music at 320 kbps MP3 while preserving ID3 tags like title, artist, album, and artwork, so the songs remain high quality.
Q3: Can I convert Apple Music in batch?
A: Most online tools do not support batch conversion, but TunePat allows you to download entire albums or Apple Music playlists at once. This makes it the best Apple Music playlist downloader and saves you a lot of time compared to downloading songs one by one.
Q4: Is it safe to use free Apple Music converters?
A: Most reputable tools are safe, but always avoid suspicious websites with excessive ads or redirects. Choose tested tools with good reviews to protect your device and privacy.
Q5: Can I play converted Apple Music files on any device?
A: Yes. Once converted to MP3, the songs can be played on almost any device, including car audio systems, MP3 players, Android phones, and Windows or Mac computers.
Conclusion
This article introduces 10+ free Apple Music to MP3 converters, including both online tools and desktop software. At the end of the article, I have provided a comparison table for an overall overview.
Among all the tools, I still recommend TunePat Apple Music Converter as the best choice. As a desktop program, it features a clean, easy-to-use interface and is completely ad-free. It can convert Apple Music to MP3 from both online links and downloaded local files. In addition, TunePat supports batch conversion at multiple speeds, saving you a significant amount of time. If you want a reliable Apple Music downloader, give TunePat a try.
Delilah Rene
Senior Writer