4 Easy Ways to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer

Why Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer?

There are several compelling reasons to transfer music from iPhone to computer:

💾 Backup music library - Protect your favorite songs from iPhone damage or loss

📱 Free up space - Move music files to computer to optimize iPhone storage

🎵 Easy access - Organize and play music directly from your computer

This guide demonstrates how to move iPhone music to computer efficiently, handling both purchased and non-purchased songs without iTunes limitations.

Method	Speed	Advantages	Limitations
FoneTool	Very Fast	All music types supported; user-friendly	Requires software download
iTunes	Moderate	Official Apple tool; no additional software	Purchased music only
Cloud Services	Fast	Wireless; device-independent	Needs internet & storage
Purchased Music	Moderate	Simple for iTunes purchases	Limited to store purchases

Way 1. How to Transfer Music from iPhone to PC without iTunes

FoneTool provides the most comprehensive solution for transferring music from iPhone to computer without iTunes, handling all music types while preserving your existing data.

Download the free FoneTool, connect your iPhone to PC, and follow the guide to learn how to transfer music from iPhone to computer without iTunes. 

Step 1. Open FoneTool to tap Phone Transfer > Mouse over to iPhone to PC > Click Get Started.

Step 2. Check the Music icon > Select your wanted songs or Select All button > Click OK to confirm.

Step 3. Choose a storage path from Transfer Settings > tap Start Transfer.

Way 2. How to Copy Music from iPhone to Computer with iTunes

iTunes facilitates transferring purchased music from iPhone to computer but excludes non-purchased songs from transfer capabilities.

Step 1. Connect iPhone to computer > Launch the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2. Tap File > Devices > Select Transfer Purchases from [Your iPhone].

Step 3. Navigate to Recently Added > Select the purchased music > Tap Download button.

Way 3. How to Transfer Songs from iPhone to PC via Cloud Services

Cloud services like iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox enable wireless music transfer but require internet connectivity and sufficient cloud storage.

Step 1. On iPhone: Settings > [Apple ID] > iCloud > Enable iCloud Drive.

Step 2. Open the Files app > Choose the songs > Tap on the Copy button.

Step 3. Go to the iCloud Drive > Long press to paste to sync music between devices with same accounts.

Step 4. On computer: Visit iCloud website > Sign in on the iPhone > Go to iCloud Drive > Download the music files you need.

Way 4. How to Download Purchased Music on Computer

Re-download previously purchased iTunes music directly to your computer using your Apple ID, supporting up to 10 authorized devices. Here are the steps to download purchased music on iPhone from iTunes.

Step 1. Launch iTunes > Navigate to Account > Sign In with purchase Apple ID.

Step 2. Click Account > Click Purchased > Select Music.

Step 3. Tap the Not in My Library > Tap the download button to redownload your purchased music.

FAQs on Transferring iPhone Music to Computer

Conclusion

Transferring music from iPhone to computer becomes straightforward with these four effective methods. For the most versatile solution handling all music types with maximum speed and ease, FoneTool stands out as the recommended choice. It supports both purchased and personal music collections while ensuring data safety throughout the transfer process. Download FoneTool today to simplify your music transfer needs!