Google Play Music was once the default music player by Google competing with rivals like iTunes. Last year Google announced to discontinue the Google Play Music service somewhere in 2020. Now, the company has finally pulled the plug on the service. But there are people who still using Google Play Music. For those folks, Google offers a way to bring your Google Play Music library to YouTube Music.
This transfer is possible via the YouTube Music service and allows you to transfer all your content from Google Play Music to YouTube Music. This includes songs, playlists, albums, liked/disliked songs, purchases, personalized recommendations, and even uploads. Here is a simple guide for that.
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Transfer Google Play Music Library to YouTube Music Free
You can do the transfer via YouTube Music on Android, iOS, or the web. The process is identical. In the case of mobile apps, you have to update the app to the latest version and when you open the app, you get a transfer option right on the screen. If you miss the transfer option or can not find it in the app then you can do the same on YouTube Music Website.
To do that, simply visit here and log in with your Google account. Use the same account that is connected with the Google Play Music service. After logging in, you get the option to transfer your library right away. It is simple and straightforward, you don’t get to choose what you want to transfer. Once you start the transfer, it transfers everything from your Google Play Music library to your YouTube Music library.
Depending on how much content is there in your Google Play Music Libray, it can take minutes to hours for the full transfer. Once it’s done, you can access all your library on YouTube Music.
Closing Words
This is how you can transfer your Google Play Music library to YouTube Music. This transfer all your music, including the local music that you have uploaded to Google Play Music. The process is simple that you can follow on any compatible device and only invoices a few clicks. In the end, you get to keep all your music despite being a free or premium YouTube Music user.
