Will You Lose Your Music if You Cancel Apple Music Subscription?

Learn what happens to your music library and downloads when you cancel Apple Music. Discover ways to keep your songs after unsubscribing.

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Yes, you will lose access to your Apple Music library if you cancel your subscription. This includes any music you've downloaded for offline listening. To keep your music, you might consider purchasing songs outright through iTunes, or exporting and saving your playlists and music files elsewhere before cancellation.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I keep downloaded songs after canceling Apple Music? No, you lose access to downloaded songs through Apple Music after canceling your subscription because they require an active subscription for playback.
  2. How can I save my Apple Music playlists before canceling? You can export your playlists using third-party apps or manually save your track lists for re-purchasing or transferring to another service.
  3. Will purchased songs from iTunes remain after canceling Apple Music? Yes, songs purchased outright through iTunes are permanently yours and remain accessible even after canceling Apple Music.

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