How to Transfer Music between Computer and iPhone
Apr 17, 2023 • Filed to: Manage Device Data • Proven solutions
There are still some people that do not know how to transfer music from computer to iPhone, especially those CD-ripped songs. Actually, it's very simple to do it. For most people, the hard part is the other way around: how to transfer music from iPhone to computer. Whether you've encountered the first problem or the second one, you can find the answer here. This article would guide you how to transfer music between computer and iPhone easily.
- Part 1. How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer
- Part 2. How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone
Check the video to find out:
Part 1. How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer
What You Will Need:
- Your iPhone and its USB cable
- A computer
- Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS)
The iPhone transfer tool could help you only transfer music but also transfer photos between computer and iPhone, transfer contacts between computer and iPhone. You can also make iPhone Ringtone easily with it. Simply download and have a try.

Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS)
Transfer MP3 from iPhone/iPad/iPod to computer without iTunes
- Transfer not only music but also photos, videos, contacts, SMS, apps, etc.
- Manage, delete, and edit your iOS data using a computer.
- Sync all media files (including music) between iPhone and iTunes.
- Sort out your iTunes library without opening iTunes itself.
How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer
Step 1. Download and install Dr.Fone on your computer. Run Dr.Fone and choose "Phone Manager" from the main window. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Your iPhone will appear like the snapshot below.
Step 2. Transfer music playlist from iPhone to Windows PC or Mac
You can transfer all the music on iPhone to computer. On the main window, click "Music" on the top then you can see the option "Music" on the left side. Simply right-click to select "Export to PC". A dialogue box will ask you to select a folder on your computer to save these transferred songs. This is the quickest way to transfer music from iPhone to computer.
You can also transfer selective music files from iPhone to computer. Click "Music" and select the music which you want to transfer to PC. From here, click "Export" > "Export to PC".
This iPhone Transfer tool could also help you make iPhone Ringtone easily.
Part 2. How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone
Basically, there are 2 simple ways to transfer music from computer to iPhone. You can sync music from computer to iPhone with iTunes or the iPhone transfer tool. Check them below.
For sure, iTunes is the top choice for users to transfer songs from computer to iPhone. And it seems iPhone users are trying to use iTunes to send songs to their iPhones at the very beginning. However, it is limited to one computer, which means if you try to transfer music from another computer to your iPhone, you'll lose your iPhone data. This is why people don't like iTunes syncing because it is so hard for people who have more than one computer to enjoy music on iPhone. If you happen in this kind of situation, you can transfer songs from computer to iPhone without iTunes, but Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS). Here are the steps for how to transfer music from PC to iPhone with Dr.Fone iPhone Transfer tool.
What You Will Need:
- Your iPhone and its USB cable
- A computer
- Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS)
Step 1. Run Dr.Fone to transfer music between computer and iPhone
Run Dr.Fone on your computer and choose "Phone Manager". Connect your iPhone with your computer via your iPhone USB cable. In a second, you can see that your iPhone appear in the main window of Dr.Fone.
Step 2. Copy Music from Computer to iPhone
Click "Music" in the sidebar. Click the "Add" to select "Add File" or "Add Folder". If you're planning to pick some music from your collection to your iPhone, select "Add File". When all your wanted songs are in a folder, click "Add Folder". Next, click "Open" to transfer songs to your iPhone. The progress will last a few seconds.
Video Tutorial: How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer
How to transfer music from computer to iPhone with iTunes
It's very easy to sync music from computer to iPhone with Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS). If you would like to sync music with iTunes, read on.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer
Launch iTunes on your computer. You'll have a good view of your iTunes Library. Connect your iPhone to your computer via the iPhone USB cable. When connected successfully, your iPhone will appear under DEVICES in the sidebar. If you haven't put songs from your computer into your iTunes library yet, you should click the "File" menu and select "Add to Library" to import songs first.
Step 2. Transfer Music to iPhone via iTunes
Click your iPhone under "DEVICES" in the sidebar. And then click the "Music" tab on the right side of the window. Check "Sync Music" and choose either to transfer all songs in the library or select songs to your iPhone. Click "Apply" to carry out the transfer process.
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Bhavya Kaushik
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