Transfer Music from Windows Media Player to iPhone | 3 Easy Ways

Windows Media Player is the default media player for Windows PCs, which many users rely on to manage and play music on their computers. However, transferring music from Windows Media Player to iPhone is not simple, as the two systems are not directly compatible.

Can you transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone?

While direct transfer isn't supported, you can bridge the gap using iTunes, third-party tools like FoneTool, or cloud storage services. Here's how each method compares:

Method	Speed	Ease	Keeps Existing Music?
FoneTool	⚡ Fast	✅ Easy	Yes
iTunes	🐢 Slow	⚠️ Complex	No
Cloud Storage Services	🕒 Medium	✅ Easy	Limited

How to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone

Before performing a specific transfer method, you need to use the following steps to ensure that your music file is found in Windows Media Player.

Preparation: Locate your music files

1. Open Windows Media Player. 

2. Right-click a song and choose Open file location to find out the location of your songs.

Now, let’s explore the 3 methods to transfer Windows media files to iPhone.

Way 1. Transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone with FoneTool

If you want a secure and flexible solution, we recommend using FoneTool, a powerful iPhone data management tool that has been certified by the industry authorities. Unlike iTunes, FoneTool allows the transfer of files between different Apple IDs and does not erase the existing data.

Steps of transferring music from Windows Media Player to iPhone:

Step 1. Launch FoneTool > Connect your iPhone to computer via cable.

Step 2. Navigate to Phone Transfer > Select PC to iPhone > Click Start Transfer.

   

★Tips:

   

Click Phone Backup > Full Backup to transfer more files from iPhone to computer, such as movies, podcasts, TV shows, iBooks, etc. 

 

Step 3. Click the Music icon > Drag and drop songs into the transfer area, or browse to your music folder.

Step 4. Click Start Transfer to move songs to your Apple Music app.

Way 2. Transfer music from computer to iPhone with iTunes

A lot of users will choose to use iTunes to sync music to iPhone, however, the method will erase the existing songs on the device during the syncing process. If you don't mind doing this, follow these steps to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone:

Step 1. Add music to iTunes

1. Download iTunes from Apple website or Microsoft Store.

2. Open iTunes and go to File > Add File to Library or Add Folder to Library.

3. Select your music files or folder > Click Open.

4. Verify songs appear in Recently Added or Songs section.

Step 2. Sync music to iPhone

1. Plug in your iPhone > Follow the onscreen prompts to connect iPhone to iTunes.

2. Click the Device tab.

3. Select Music > Check Sync Music > Choose sync options.

4. Click Apply to transfer songs to Apple Music.

Way 3. Add music to iPhone from Windows Media Player wirelessly

With the help of cloud storage services, you can transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone wirelessly. Cloud services like iCloud Drive enable wireless transfers, though with Apple Music integration limitations.

Step 1. Upload music files to iCloud Drive

1. Open a browser and go to iCloud.com.

2. Sign in to your account with your Apple ID and passcode.

3. Choose iCloud Drive > click the Upload button to upload your needed songs.

Step 2. Download songs on iPhone

1. Go to the Files app on your iPhone.

2. Open iCloud Drive, and you will see your songs.

FAQs on transferring Windows Media Player to iPhone

Final words

With a suitable tool, it's easy to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone and play it.Choose your transfer method based on your priorities:

• For flexibility and data safety: FoneTool enables selective transfers without losing existing music

• For traditional users: iTunes provides official syncing despite its limitations

• For wireless convenience: Cloud services offer accessibility but lack Music app integration

For regular device transfers, FoneTool simplifies the process while offering additional features like WhatsApp management and system repair. Download it today to experience streamlined music transfer between your Windows PC and iPhone.