How to Add Apple Music to TikTok 2025 in 2 Ways

Part 1. How to Connect Apple Music to TikTok [Official Way]

TikTok is the fastest-growing social video platform in the world, with millions of users worldwide. Apple Music is a streaming service on which you can stream over 100 million songs. As stated above, Apple Music is now supported by TikTok. So, let's see how to link Apple Music to TikTok step by step.

Step 1. Open the TikTok app on your mobile device.

Step 2. Tap the + icon at the at the bottom menu bar to start creating a new video.

Step 3. Tap the Add sound option at the top of the screen. Then you will see the TikTok's music library.

Step 4. Then you will see the Apple Music option on the screen. Next, click on it and TikTok will ask you to connect to your Apple Music account.

Step 5. Log in to your Apple Music account to authorize the connection. Once connected, you can browse and find songs from the Apple Music library within TikTok.

Step 6. Choose the song you like and add it to your TikTok video. Then you can trim the track for your video.

Part 2. Limitations of Linking Apple Music to TikTok

Though connecting Apple Music to TikTok officially is convenient, many users find it doesn't meet all their needs. There are some limitations. Please check them below.

DRM Protection on Apple Music Tracks: Even when connect Apple Music to TikTok, the Apple Music files are still protected. This means you can't download the Apple Music song to use it in other video editing apps like CapCut or InShot.

View also: How to Remove DRM from Apple Music

Active Apple Music Subscription Required: You need to have an active and paid Apple Music subscription to link Apple Music to TikTok. If you cancel your subscription, you can't access anymore.

Limited Apple Music Song Availability: You need to note that not every song on Apple Music is licensed for use on TikTok. You may find that the exact Apple Music track or version you want is still greyed out or unavailable for use due to regional or licensing restrictions.

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No Custom Editing: You can only use the editing tools within the TikTok app. If you want to create a unique remix, mashup, or use a specific extended cut of a song, the official method won't allow it.

In this case, if you want to break all these limits, you need a way to get a clean and DRM-free Apple Music audio file and then add them to TikTok for use without limits. That's where our next method comes in.

Part 3. How to Add Apple Music to TikTok and More Apps [Best Way]

Although it's easy to use Apple Music on TikTok now, there are limitations as mentioned above. So, you will need to convert Apple Music to a common format such as MP3. Here we will show you another way to add Apple Music to TikTok or any other app.

All you need is a professional conversion tool. And we recommend you to AudFree Apple Music Converter. It can convert Apple Music to MP3, AIFF, WAV, M4A, and more commonly used audio formats supported by TikTok. After the conversion, all ID3 tags and the original sound quality will be preserved. You are also able to customize audio parameters, such as audio quality, and so on. You can keep the Apple Music conversions forever even without Apple Music subscriptions.

TikTok-Enabled Audio Formats	MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC
Apple Music Audio Format	M4P (protected AAC)
AudFree Auditior Converts To	MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4B, Lossless

Thankfully, the AudFree Apple Music Converter is suitable for all users. Now, install it via the green "Download" button below. Then follow the tutorial on how to add a song from Apple Music to TikTok or any other apps.

How to Get Apple Music on TikTok with AudFree Apple Music Converter:

Step 1Load Apple Music to AudFree Auditior for TikTok

Please get an existing Apple Music account in advance. Then install and open AudFree Apple Music Converter and you can import Apple Music songs to it. Please tap, drag and drop Apple Music songs to the 'add music' section at the right side on AudFree software directly. Then click on the 'Add to list' button in the new window.

Step 2Set Output Format as MP3 for Apple Music TikTok Connection

Click on the 'menu' icon at the top right and choose Preferences to launch the new window. You can select the MP3 and other TikTok-compatible formats for adding Apple Music to TikTok under the Conversion section. You are also able to change the output parameters, like the channel, bit rate, sample rate, and so on to get higher quality.

Step 3Convert Apple Music for TikTok Losslessly and Locally

When you have done all the settings, click on the large "Convert" button at the bottom right in the Converting window. And all your added Apple Music songs will be downloaded for TikTok at 17X speed. When it's done, click on the "Converted" icon to find the downloaded songs. Later, you can listen to Apple Music songs offline or add them to video apps including TikTok.

How to Add Song to TikTok from Apple Music via TikTok App or Video Editing Apps

Once get the converted Apple Music playlists, you can upload Apple Music songs to your TikTok videos now. Follow the tutorial below to start.

First, transfer the downloaded Apple Music songs to your Android or iOS phone via a USB cable. Then you can follow the steps below to add Apple Music to TikTok.

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How to Add Apple Music to TikTok via TikTok App

• Open TikTok and tap on the "+" icon to create a new video.
• Tap on "Sounds" at the top to open the audio menu and go to "Your Sounds".
• Choose "Import local sound" or "Import sound from video" to select and add the converted Apple Music tracks to your TikTok video.
• Tap on the "Trim" icon to swipe to a suitable time.

How to Use Apple Music Songs on TikTok via Video Editors

Via CapCut

• On the CapCut app, click the 'New project' option to create a new project.
• Once loaded your video clip, tap the Audio option at the bottom.
• Choose Sounds > Your Sounds.
• Click From Device to locate the local Apple Music files on your device.
• Tap the + button to import Apple Music to TikTok video via CapCut.

View also: Use Apple Music to CapCut

Via iMovie

• On the iMovie app, create a video or add the video you download from TikTok. Then tap on "Audio" from the top bar.
• Choose "My Music" from the left sidebar.
• Browse and choose the converted Apple Music audio files. Tap on "Upload" to add them to TikTok.
• Click the "More" or "Save Video" option and pick "TikTok" to share the created video to TikTok.

View also: How to Add Apple Music to iMovie

Via InShot

• Fire up the Inshot app. And touch on the "Video" option to add your video.
• Click on the "Music" icon from the bottom toolbar.
• Touch the "Tracks" tab and then choose the "Imported music" option.
• From the pull-up menu, select "Files" to upload Apple Music conversions to the video. Afterward, you can share this video on TikTok.

View also: How to Add Apple Music to InShot

Part 4. How to Add TikTok Songs to Apple Music

Sometimes, when you find amazing background music in TikTok videos, you wonder: "Can I add music from TikTok to Apple Music library?" The answer is yes. TikTok allows users to save and add the background music of TikTok videos to Apple Music directly. Here is how to make it.

Step 1. Find the TikTok video with the soundtrack that you like to add to Apple Music.

Step 2. Click the Add music or Add song text below the description of the video on the screen.

Step 3. Now, tap the Add to music app button and it will pop up a new window.

Step 4. Choose Apple Music from the list and the music track will be added to your Apple Music library's playlist.

Step 5. At last, you can go to your Apple Music library to find the added TikTok track.

Part 5. FAQs about Apple Music to TikTok

Q1: Why Can't I Find a Song from Apple Music on TikTok?

A: It may be due to specific licensing or regional limitations that prevent the track from being used on TikTok, even if you can access it in the Apple Music catalog. Or you can try AudFree Apple Music Converter to get any Apple Music song on TikTok.

Q2: Will My TikTok Video Get Muted If I Use a Song from Apple Music?

A: May be. If your video contains a popular song and you upload the song as an 'original sound', then TikTok might mute it, especially for business accounts or long audio clips.

Q3: What Is the Best App to Add Apple Music to a TikTok Video?

A: CapCut and InShot are two easy and free apps for you to import Apple Music to TikTok videos before posting them to your TikTok account. Besides, you need to use AudFree Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music to local audio files first before adding.

Part 6. In Conclusion

Above are the steps on how to connect Apple Music to TikTok. You can connect Apple Music to TikTok directly through the TikTok app on your device. Alternatively, you can use a better way. That is to convert Apple Music to MP3 or other audio formats with the AudFree Apple Music Converter and add them to TikTok or any other apps without limits.