Where Are Apple Music Playlists Stored on Mac? Complete Guide

Learn where Apple Music playlists are stored on your Mac and how to access or manage them easily within the Music app or file system.

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Apple Music playlists on a Mac are stored within the Music app. To find them, open the Music app and navigate to the sidebar where you'll see Playlists listed under the 'Library' section. You can add, edit, or delete playlists directly from this interface. If you want to manually locate the files, they are stored in the Music folder typically found in the Home directory/Music/Music/Media folder on your Mac.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I access Apple Music playlists on my Mac? Open the Music app on your Mac and navigate to the Playlists section under the Library in the sidebar to view, edit, or manage your playlists.
  2. Where are Apple Music playlist files stored on Mac externally? Apple Music playlist files are stored in the Music folder, usually located at ~/Music/Music/Media on your Mac's file system.
  3. Can I edit Apple Music playlists outside the Music app on Mac? No, Apple Music playlists should be managed within the Music app to ensure proper syncing and functionality.
  4. How can I back up my Apple Music playlists on Mac? You can back up your playlists by exporting them within the Music app or by backing up the Music folder in your Home directory.

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