Easily Transfer Music from iPhone to PC [Windows 10/11]

Can I Transfer Music from iPhone to Windows PC?

You may need to transfer music from iPhone to PC (Windows 10/11) to save iPhone storage or play already purchased music on computer. Apple provides users with iTunes as a data transfer tool, however, this method will erase the existing data of the iPhone, and the whole process is a bit tedious and time-consuming, which is not suitable for beginners.

Don't worry, we will provide you with a more efficient, simple, and reliable way to send music from iPhone to Windows PC in this article.

Transfer Music from iPhone to Windows 10/11 without iTunes

FoneTool is a powerful iPhone transfer tool that can quickly transfer music, photos, videos, contacts, etc. from iPhone to Windows 10 and vice versa. FoneTool provides you with a comprehensive iOS data transfer solution to ensure no data loss and no network restrictions during the transfer.

Now, download the free FoneTool and follow the simple guide to learn how to transfer music from iPhone to PC without iTunes.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable → Run FoneTool.

Step 2. Click "Phone Transfer"→"iPhone to PC"→"Get Started".

Step 3. Click the "Music" icon → Preview and select the song or album you want to transfer. You can also select the Select All button to export all music at once → Click "OK" to confirm.

Step 4. From the Transfer Settings options, select the storage path to save music on Windows 10 → Click "Start Transfer".

Transfer Music from your iPhone to Windows 10 PC Use iCloud

iCloud is the easiest and most secure way to transfer music across devices, supporting Windows/Mac/iOS multi-platform syncing. It's worth noting that you only get 5 GB of free music storage per account, so if you need to transfer more files, you'll need to upgrade your storage plan. Follow the specific steps to learn how to transfer music from iPhone to PC.

Step 1. Open the Files app on your iPhone → Navigate to the music file and long-press the file you want to transfer → select "Copy".

Step 2. Then go to iCloud Drive → Paste the music files.

Step 3. Visit the official iCloud website on Windows 10/11 and sign in with the same Apple ID.

Step 4. Go to iCloud Drive and download the music to a local folder on your Windows PC.

Transfer Music from iPhone to Windows 10/11 with iTunes

As we mentioned above, iTunes is also widely used to transfer files from iPhone to Windows PC, and this method is suitable for transferring purchased music without transferring unpurchased songs.

Step 1. Download the latest version of iTunes on your Windows computer and connect to your iPhone using the original data cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes → Click "File" in the menu bar → select "Device" → "Transfer purchases from [Your iPhone Name]".

Step 3. Select "Recently Added" in the sidebar, right-click on the target song → Select "Download" to get music on your PC.

   

🔐Encrypted file processing:

   

If you encounter an authorization prompt, go to "Account" > "Authorize" > "Authorize this computer".

Download Purchased iPhone Music to Windows PC from iTunes Store

If you don't have your iPhone with you at the moment, you can sign in the Apple ID where you purchased the music in iTunes and download the music directly to your Windows PC.

Step 1. Launch iTunes → click "Account" on the top menu bar→ select "Sign In"→ Enter the Apple ID you used to make the purchase.

Step 2. Then you need to find your past purchases in iTunes, click on "Account" again→ Select "Purchased" → "Music", and filter for songs that “Not in My Library”.

Step 3. Find the target song → click the "Download" icon and wait for it to be automatically saved to your local library.

In the End

This article provides you with 4 ways to transfer music from iPhone to PC Windows 10. If you need to transfer a lot of music from your iPhone and don’t want any data to be lost, it is recommended that you choose FoneTool to easily and efficiently transfer the data you need between your iPhone and PC.