Are Songs Downloaded from Apple Music Permanent or Temporary?
Learn if songs downloaded from Apple Music remain permanent and how subscription affects offline listening access.
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Songs downloaded from Apple Music are not permanent. They are available for offline listening as long as your Apple Music subscription is active. If you cancel your subscription, access to downloaded songs will be revoked. To keep music permanently, consider purchasing tracks from the iTunes Store.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I keep songs downloaded from Apple Music after canceling my subscription? No, downloaded songs from Apple Music are only accessible offline while your subscription is active. After canceling, you lose access to those downloads.
- How can I permanently own music instead of streaming on Apple Music? To own music permanently, purchase tracks directly from the iTunes Store rather than downloading them through an Apple Music subscription.
- Does Apple Music allow offline listening without an active subscription? No, offline listening is only available while your Apple Music subscription is active. Without it, downloaded songs will no longer be accessible.