How to play Apple Music on MP3 Players?

"I have subscribed to Apple Music and downloaded many songs for offline listening. I want to transfer them to my MP3 player for listening during a commute, workout, or leisure time but I can’t. Is there any way I can play Apple Music songs on my MP3 player?"

Have you downloaded Apple Music songs for offline listening but can't play them on your MP3 player? Many users face this issue. While Apple Music offers millions of songs for easy access on your phone or computer, playing them on MP3 players can be challenging if the player doesn't support the Apple Music app.

The problem lies in DRM protection. Apple Music songs are typically in DRM-protected M4P format, preventing you from transferring or playing them outside the Apple ecosystem.

To enjoy Apple Music on your MP3 player, one option is to look for an MP3 player that supports the Apple Music app. Alternatively, you can explore converting Apple Music songs to MP3 format, which would allow you to play them on any MP3 player.

Option 1. Use an MP3 player compatible with Apple Music

Many modern MP3 players support streaming music services, including Apple Music. Popular options like Innioasis Music Player innioasis Music Player and PECSU MP3 Player come pre-installed with a variety of online music apps, including Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.

To use Apple Music on these players, simply open the Apple Music app, log in to your account, and start streaming.

Apple Music MP3 player

Option 2. Convert Apple Music to MP3 and play on any MP3 player

Even if your MP3 player doesn't support apps, you can still enjoy Apple Music. Ondesoft Apple Music converter allows you to easily convert Apple Music songs to MP3 on Mac / PC. Once converted, you can transfer these DRM-free MP3 files to any MP3 player for playback.

No need for the Apple Music app or iTunes. This powerful converter features a built-in Apple Music web player. Simply select your desired songs, albums, or playlists, and download them as MP3 files. You can then freely enjoy them on any MP3 player, even after your Apple Music subscription ends.

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Steps to convert Apple Music M4P songs to MP3

Follow below steps to learn how to download Apple Music songs/albums/playlists to mp3.

1. Download and Launch Apple Music Converter

Download, install and launch Ondesoft Apple Music Converter on your Mac or Windows.

2. Sign in your Apple Music account

Click the Sign in button and enter your Apple ID.

3. Change output format(optional)

The default output format is lossless M4A. Ondesoft Apple Music Converter also supports converting Apple Music to MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV and AIFF. You can also customize output file name with any combination of title, artist, album, playlist index and track ID.

4. Select music

Follow the on-screen instructions to choose the playlist or album you want to convert.

Click Add songs.

5. Start Conversion

By default, all songs in the playlist/album will be checked. If there are songs you don't want to convert, please uncheck the box. Then click Convert button to start downloading songs to the format you choose.

After conversion, click below folder icon to quickly locate the downloaded songs.

After conversion, locate the DRM-free Apple Music MP3 songs and transfer them to any MP3 player you use, such as iPod nano, iPod shuffle, Sony Walkman, Sandisk, etc.

Besides, you can also play the DRM-free Apple Music songs on any device you like, such as USB drive, iPhone 4, etc.