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With the advancement of technology, our smartphones have become more than just devices for communication. They have become portable entertainment centers that provide access to various forms of digital content, including music. If you’re an iPhone user and want to discover the world of music on your device and if you are wondering how to add music to your iPhone, you’ve come to the right place.

There are at least 3 easy methods on how to download music on iPhone from your PC, and the best news is that as easy as pie! In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of adding music to your iPhone, allowing you to create a customized playlist and enjoy your favorite tunes wherever you are. Get ready to discover the beat and embark on a musical journey created by you.

Please note that we use iPhones for demonstration purposes, but you can use the same tutorial to add music to your iPod or iPad.

Choose how to download music to your iPhone:

In case you are looking for a way to transfer music from iPhone to computer without iTunes we have an excellent comprehensive guide.

Read the guide

How to transfer music from computer to iPhone

without iTunes

Luckily for us, there’s a hassle-free method to download music to iPhone without using iTunes at all. CopyTrans Manager is a lightweight iTunes alternative that helps you add music to your iPhone by simply transferring tracks from computer to device. There’s no need for an iTunes sync with already-existing iPhone tracks remaining untouched on your device. No overwriting!

Check how easy it is to transfer music from a computer to iPhone with CopyTrans Manager!

Save music on iPhone with CopyTrans Manager

Main CTM window

  • Intuitive interface: drag-and-drop transfer
  • change the title, artist, album name, etc.;
  • add artworks to the tracks;
  • manage your existing library;
  • create and manage playlists.

Download CopyTrans Manager

  1. To add music to iPhone, first, download CopyTrans Manager and install the program.

  2. Run the program and connect your iPhone or iPod to your PC. Then drag and drop your tracks from Windows Explorer into the CopyTrans Manager.

  3. Drag-and-drop music

  4. Click the Update button to apply changes. That’s it! You have successfully transferred your music from your computer to your iPhone.

  5. Click Update button to save changes

Use the Add Tracks button to add music to your iPhone

  1. Click on the + Add button.

  2. Select the tracks you wish to put on your iPhone and click the Add button.

  3. Add music with CopyTrans Mnager

  4. To sync music to iPhone, hit on the Update button.
    Click Update button to save changes

  5. And that is how to download songs to your phone in a few clicks! Enjoy the music.

Transfer music from iPhone to PC with CopyTrans

music from iPhone to computer

  • Transfer music from your iPhone to iTunes;
  • Transfer music from iPhone to computer without iTunes;
  • Transfer your songs, playlists, voice memos*, and movies to a PC folder;
  • Works with all iPhone, iPod, and iPad models.

Download CopyTrans

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Starting from iOS 15, Apple has introduced restrictions that block access to local voice memos. It is no longer possible to transfer voice memos to a PC via iTunes.

It also impacts some features of CopyTrans programs.

We have worked out a few great solutions for you to transfer voice memos to a PC depending on the iOS version of your device.

Add videos to iPhone

CopyTrans Manager will only accept iPod/iPhone-compatible MP4 files. You can find out more about what file types are supported by your iPod/iPhone by visiting the iPod wiki. If you want to know how to add a video file in another format such as MOV, read our article:
How to watch movies on iPad

If you need to convert your videos to MP4, we suggest using the following free utility: Handbrake video transcoder. Please note that we do not support this utility in any way. If you need help with Handbrake, please visit their dedicated FAQ Section.


How to download free music on iPhone

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How to transfer iTunes music to iPhone

iTunes is an official Apple app that was designed to let you sync music with your iPhone. It also acts as a music player and a music manager, allowing you to edit the track information before adding it to the iPhone. There’s one fatal flaw, though, iTunes always overwrites your music library when adding music to your iPhone. So, if you have tracks on your device that are not in iTunes, they will be deleted.

How to sync music from iTunes to iPhone

💡 TIP: use CopyTrans to transfer music from iPhone to iTunes. It will make sure your library is coherent both in iTunes and iPhone.

If you are OK with that, please head over to the official Apple tutorial to learn how to add music from iTunes to your iPhone. If you want to know how to put music on your iPhone without iTunes, continue reading (or watching).

Sync music from iTunes to iPhone


How to download music to iPhone

Using Apple Music

If you have an iOS device with Apple Music support, you can easily subscribe to an Apple streaming service called Apple Music. Yes, the disadvantage is that it’s a paid app, but the good news is that you can add music on the go, browse awesome editors’ playlists and use Wi-Fi to download music to iPhone. Be careful not to use your Internet traffic all the time!

Go to Apple’s official website to subscribe to Apple Music.

  1. Browse for the track you’d like to add to your iPhone. Browse to the track in the Apple Music
  2. Click on the + icon to add it to your music library. Or click on the big + ADD button to add the whole album. That’s it! How to transfer music from computer to iPhone
  3. It’s a good idea to make it available offline not to spend your Internet traffic each time. To do so, click on the cloud icon to download the track to your iPhone. Make sure that you are connected to Wi-Fi – sometimes, files can be rather heavy.

How to play music from phone to car?

USB, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay

After you have added music to your iPhone, you can enjoy car music while driving around by simply connecting your iPhone to the car using one of the ways listed below.

USB

Plug a USB cable into the car’s USB port and connect your iPhone. It should connect automatically. If it hasn’t connected automatically, search for your device in the car’s control center and switch to your iPhone manually.

Bluetooth

  1. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.
  2. Start your car.
  3. Turn on your car’s Bluetooth pairing mode.
  4. On your iPhone, go to Settings and choose the name of your car in the Other Devices section.

Apple CarPlay*

  1. Connect your iPhone to your car using a USB cable.
  2. Apple CarPlay should automatically recognize your device.

*Please note that not all car models support Apple CarPlay.

You now know at least three effective methods to download music to iPhone. Let me know which method worked best for you!


How to download music to your phone

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully downloded songs to phone. Now you have the ability to create your own customized playlist and enjoy your favorite music. With CopyTrans Manger you can do it in a few clicks.

Remember, you should always download music from legal and reliable sources to protect your device from malware and copyright infringement. Also, keep an eye on the storage capacity to ensure that you have enough space for your growing music library.

So, go ahead and dance to the beats, sing along with the lyrics and enjoy the fact that you have your own soundtrack stored in your iPhone. Let the music spark your imagination and make your everyday life more colorful. Enjoy the sound and have fun listening!

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Marika (pronounce like 'Merica) dreams of saving the world from boredom. Fairly believes that she was the one for the part of Wonder Woman in DC movies, but for now she is eager to make your CopyTrans journey remarkable.