3 Ways to Share iTunes Playlist with Family and Friends
Perhaps after a hectic process of searching and gathering songs, you've created the world's best playlist for birthday parties, for writing on a rainy day, or for a long journey. You can send these lists to your friends so that they, too, can enjoy these beautiful songs. But now the question is that how to share playlists with family or friends on Apple Music?
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Well, look no further; here is the detailed answer on how to share iTunes playlist with friends and family.
CONTENTS
Solution 1: Share Playlist with Another iPhone via iTunes
Solution 2: Share a Playlist As a Gift
Solution 3: Share iTunes Playlist with an iOS Manager
Solution 1: Share Playlist with Another iPhone via iTunes
iTunes is an official data manage for iPhone/iPad/iPod. If you want to send a playlist on Apple Music from iphone but can't share a playlist on Apple Music, iTunes may be a great helper. However, it may be a bit clumsy. Let's see how to use iTunes to share a playlist with others.
STEP 1. First of all, check our previous guide on how to export iTunes playlist to get the playlist on your computer.
STEP 2. Save the files as default .xml file to share it with your friends or families by sending the playlist file to him/her.
STEP 3. For the recipient, he/she only needs to open iTunes and head to "File">"library">"Import Playlist"> select the .xml file received.
Note: If your friend doesn't have all the songs on the list, he or she will see an alert shown in below. In this case, you can turn to Solution 3 to share iTunes playlist.
Solution 2: Share Playlist As a Gift
iTunes gift cards make great stocking stuffers, but did you know that you can also give one of your iTunes songs as a gift? If you're looking for the best way to send someone a playlist, here's how it works:
Note:
- Only songs available in the iTunes Store can be gifted. If your playlist contains songs that you ripped from CD or downloaded from another Internet music store, you might not be able to give them as a gift in iTunes.
- Gifting a playlist is available on iTunes 10 or earlier. You can gift songs individually or gift a whole album on iTunes 12 and iTunes 11.
STEP 1. Open iTunes and update the iTunes to the latest version on your PC or Mac.
STEP 2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
STEP 3. Go to iTunes Store and find the items ( books, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, or apps).
STEP 4. To the right of the item's price, click the arrow. From the menu, choose Gift This (item type). Here is "Gift This Album."
STEP 5. Fill your payment information.
STEP 6. Enter your recipient's email address and add a message if you want.
STEP 7. Pick the day you want to send the gift and click next.
STEP 8. Confirm your gift purchase and click Buy Gift.
Solution 3: Share iTunes Playlist with an iOS Manager
If you don't want to pay to share a playlist as a gift or you want to share playlist along with actual music files to your friends, you can use FonePaw iOS Transfer. This software can:
- Export/Transfer playlist with music files from iPhone/iPod/iPad to computer;
- Import playlists/music from PC to iPod, iPhone or iPad;
- Share playlists between any two iOS devices;
- Songs that you ripped from CD or download from the internet can all be exported and transferred.
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STEP 1. Connect device to PC
Click the download icon above to download the program on Windows or Mac. Then, connect your iOS devices to PC with a USB cable.
STEP 2. Export and share playlists
When your iPhone/iPod is detected, click "Playlist" on the left sidebar. Here, you can see all playlists on your devices. Choose those you want to share, then, click "Export to" > "Export to PC"/ "Export to iTunes Library" to save the playlist with songs attached on your computer. Then, you can send it to anyone.
Note: To share playlists between two iOS devices, just connect both devices to the computer. Then choose the playlists you need and click "Export to" your device name.
Bonus:
With FonePaw iOS Transfer, not only can you share an iTunes playlists easily, but also you are allowed to share music, photos, movies, contacts and more without limitation. Download it and see how it can manage your iPhone/iPad/iPod perfectly.
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