Where Is The Downloaded Apple Music Stored On Your Devices

Part 2. Download and Access Apple Music (Within the App)

Once you've downloaded music from Apple Music, finding it again is simple—if you know where to look. Whether you're using a phone, tablet, or computer, the Apple Music app gives you direct access to everything you've saved for offline listening.

Here's how to view your downloaded music across different devices:

For Mobile Devices (iPhone/Android)

1. Open the Music app on your iPhone or iPad, or the Apple Music app if you're using an Android phone.
2. Tap the Library tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and look for the Downloaded section. If you don't see it, that means you haven't downloaded anything yet.
4. Tap Downloaded to view your offline songs, albums, and playlists.
5. From here, you can listen without an internet connection, or manage your downloads by removing tracks or adding them to playlists.

For Desktop (Mac/PC)

1. If you're using a Mac, open the Music app. On a Windows PC, open iTunes or the Apple Music Preview app (if you're on Windows 11).
2. On a Mac, click Songs from the sidebar. On Windows, select Music from the dropdown in the left-hand menu.
   • On a Mac, go to the top menu bar and click View, then choose Only Downloaded Music.

   

   • On Windows, just head to the Downloaded section under Library.

   

That's it. You'll now see everything you've downloaded for offline listening.

Apple Music Downloads Basics

Apple Music downloads are tied to your subscription. If you cancel, the songs you've downloaded for offline listening won't work anymore. They're locked to the Apple ecosystem, and you can't play them in other apps or move them around like standard files. On the other hand, music purchased directly from the iTunes Store is DRM-free. These songs download as standard audio files, and you can transfer them to other devices or apps.

However, if you downloaded the music through Apple Music, it may still be DRM-protected.

Apple uses two file types: .m4p for protected downloads and .m4a for DRM-free purchases. These details matter if you want to move or back up your music. For more flexibility, you'll need a tool called ViWizard Apple Music Downloader to remove DRM and convert the files.

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