Collaborative playlists, also known as shared playlists, are a great way to connect with friends and share your favorite songs on Apple Music. While Apple Music doesn’t have a built-in feature for collaborative playlists like Spotify, there are workarounds that allow you to create and share playlists with your friends. In this article, we will explore different methods to make a collaborative playlist on Apple Music and how to keep them for offline playing forever.
Although Apple Music doesn’t have a dedicated collaborative playlist feature, you can still create a playlist, add songs to it, and share it with others. The following steps will guide you on how to make a shared playlist on Apple Music using different devices.
Step 1: Create a New Playlist
- Launch iTunes or the Apple Music app on your computer.
- Click the top menu “File” > “New” > “Playlist” or press “Cmd + N” on your keyboard.
- Give your playlist a name and hit “Enter”.
Step 2: Add Songs to the Playlist
- Drag and drop your favorite songs to your playlist in the sidebar.
- Alternatively, you can play a song, right-click the “Now Playing” interface, and choose “Add to Playlist” > [Playlist Name].
- Go to the Apple Music app on your Mac computer and find your playlist on the “Library” tab.
- Tap the three-dot icon and choose “Share Playlist”.
- Copy the link or share it via Facebook, Twitter, or Email.
Step 1: Create a New Playlist
- Launch the Apple Music app on your iOS or Android device.
- Touch on ‘Library’ at the bottom of the main screen.
- Click on ‘Playlist’ and then hit ‘New Playlist’.
- Define a name for your playlist and press ‘Done’.
Step 2: Add Songs to the Playlist
- Method 1: Click “Library” > “Playlists”. Then tap the “Edit” button > “Add Music”. Choose music from your local music library.
- Method 2: On the “Now Playing” window, click the “three-dot” icon. Choose “Add to Playlist” > [Playlist Name].
- Tap ‘Library’ and then ‘Playlists’.
- Choose the playlist you want to share from the ‘Playlists’ menu.
- Click on the ‘three-dot’ icon and select the ‘Share’ option.
- Choose from the available options to share your playlist.
Creating Collaborative Playlists with Caset
While the previous methods allow you to create and share playlists on Apple Music, they don’t support real-time collaboration, such as adding or removing songs together. To address this limitation, you can use a third-party app called Caset, which enables users to edit Apple Music collaborative playlists directly through the collaboration function.
Step 1: Install and Launch Caset
- Install the Caset app on your iOS device.
- Log into your Apple account within the app.
Step 2: Create a New Playlist
- Choose a favorite mixtape template or create a new playlist by clicking the Create Mix icon.
Step 3: Add Songs to the Playlist
- Tap the ‘Add Track’ > ‘+’ button to add your favorite Apple Music songs.
- Tap ‘Continue’ and ‘Share Invitation’ to start collaborating on Apple Music playlists.
- Share the collab playlist via email or a group chat.
Step 5: Collaborate on the Playlist
- Collaborators can access and edit the playlist by clicking the three-dot > Edit icon.
Saving Collaborative Playlists for Offline Playing Forever
When you cancel your Apple Music subscription, all your playlists will disappear. To ensure that you can continue listening to your collaborative playlists offline, you can use a tool called DRmare Apple Music Converter. This tool unlocks Apple Music and converts it to common audio formats, allowing you to keep and share Apple Music playlists even without a subscription.
How to Convert and Save Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Forever
Step 1: Import Apple Music Playlists
- Drag and drop your downloaded Apple Music playlists into the DRmare Apple Music Converter’s main screen or click the “Add Files” button to import them.
Step 2: Select the Output Format
- Click the “Format” icon and choose the output format (MP3 is recommended) from the drop-down list. Adjust other audio parameters if desired.
Step 3: Convert and Save Playlists
- Click the “Convert” button to start the conversion process. The software will convert your Apple Music playlists quickly.
- Once the conversion is complete, you can find the converted files in the designated folder. You can then copy and paste the playlists to play them anywhere and anytime.
If your friends share Apple Music playlists with you, you can easily view them. Follow these steps to check out a friend’s shared playlist on Apple Music:
Step 1: Open Apple Music on your mobile device.
Step 3: Click on your avatar at the top right corner.
Step 4: Hit on the ‘View Profile’ option.
Step 5: Choose and tap on one of your friends under ‘Following’.
- After completing these steps, you will be able to see the shared playlist on Apple Music from your friend.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Apple Music doesn’t have a built-in collaborative playlist feature, you can still create and share playlists using workarounds on different devices. Additionally, third-party apps like Caset allow for real-time collaboration on Apple Music playlists. To ensure offline access to collaborative playlists, you can use the DRmare Apple Music Converter to convert and save them in a common audio format. Lastly, you can easily explore your friends’ shared playlists on Apple Music by following a few simple steps. With these methods, you can enjoy the collaborative experience on Apple Music and share your favorite songs with friends.
