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Transfer Playlists from an iPhone, iPad or iPod to iTunes

Introduction

If your playlists live on your iPhone or iPad, iExplorer can copy them back to iTunes and rebuild playlist structure automatically.

This tutorial walks through transferring selected playlists from device to computer.

What you will need

  • iExplorer
  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • A Mac or PC with iTunes or the Apple Music app installed

Before you begin

If you don't already have iExplorer installed, download it below. For full install instructions, click here.

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Step-by-step instructions

Quick Steps

  1. Open iExplorer and connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
  2. If iTunes prompts to sync, click No or Cancel.
  3. Open Music from Device Overview or Media Library from the sidebar.
  4. Select a playlist and transfer it to iTunes.

Choose a playlist in the left panel under Media Library.

Click Transfer from DeviceTransfer, then select Export Selected Playlist to iTunesTransfer Entire Playlist to iTunes.

When complete, open iTunes to confirm the playlist appears and is rebuilt with the expected tracks.

Need help with a step? Visit the Support Center for iExplorer FAQs, or contact us directly.

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