3 Ways to Transfer Music from PC to iPhone [Easy & Fast]

Undoubtedly, the official way to add music on iPhone is via iTunes, but what if you're looking to copy songs from PC to iPhone? How do you go about that? Well, it is simple. You can transfer music from PC to iPhone either via iTunes, data transfer software, cloud service, or stream apps.

In today’s guide, we would briefly explain the process of transferring songs from PC to iPhone seamlessly using different effective methods. So, without wasting much time, let's dive in to find out more about how to get the job done like a pro.

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Part 1: Transfer Music from PC to iPhone with MobileTrans

The best and most reliable way to transfer music from PC to iPhone without any compromise is by using advanced data transfer software.

With MobileTrans, you can carry out all data transfers from PC to iPhone, iPhone to PC,  or more. All you need is just a few clicks.

Besides, MobileTrans boasts a wide range of helpful features that can always come in handy to ease data transfer operations. And with the clean interface, you don't have to worry about navigating your way around the software.

How To Use MobileTrans To Transfer Music From PC To iPhone

Step 1: Connect your iOS device to your Mac/Windows PC > open the MobileTrans software app > Choose ‘Phone transfer’ and click on ‘Import to phone’ from the options as shown in the image.

Step 2: Up next, click on ‘Music’ at the left-hand side of the interface > Click ‘Import’ and select ‘Add file’ to select the Music file you want to transfer to your iPhone device.

Step 3: Now, tick the check box beside the music file and click on Import again. The music will be transferred from your PC to iPhone instantly.

There you have it! With MobileTrans, you can transfer music from iPhone to PC just within three steps.

Part 2: Transfer Music from Windows PC to iPhone with iTunes

Another way to transfer music from PC to iPhone is via iTunes. Yes, iTunes allows users to easily copy music from a computer system to an iPhone handily. However, this can be done from only a single iTunes library.

Also, syncing songs from computer to iPhone using this iTunes may lead to loss of existing music, ringtones, playlists, etc, as iTunes syncing always tends to erase existing data when new music is added from another source.

To avoid such data loss, we recommend you use MobileTrans data transfer software for a more effective music transfer operation from PC to iPhone.

Having said that, let's take a look at the step-by-step guide to transfer music from Windows PC to iPhone using iTunes. However, before proceeding, make sure you've downloaded and installed the iTunes app on your Windows PC. 

Step 1:  Connect your iOS device to the Windows PC and wait for iTunes to launch automatically. 

Step 2: From the menu bar, click on ‘File’, then select ‘Add File to Library’ from the drop-down list to add the music you're looking to send to iTunes.

Step 3: Navigate to the left-hand side of the screen and select Music. Then click ‘Sync music’, select either ‘Entire music library’ or 'Selected playlist' depending on your requirements, and hit the ‘Apply’ button to proceed.

Step 4: Finally, open the music app on your iPhone device and tap on Library, then select ‘Songs’ to view the transferred music on your device. 

Part 3: Transfer Music from Windows PC to iPhone without iTunes

Are you looking to transfer music from Windows PC to iPhone without using iTunes or downloading a third party app? Don't panic!

You can also transfer music from Windows PC to iPhone via a cloud service such as Dropbox, Amazon Cloud, Google Play Music, etc, or an efficient streaming app. Hence, to save you from unwanted hassles, we've explained the simple procedures to transfer music from computer to iPhone using a cloud service or a streaming app below. So, keep reading.

Method 1: Using Cloud Service - Dropbox

Transferring music from computer to iPhone using a cloud service is quite easy.

As we all know, cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc enable us to save files like videos, photos, music, etc. to cloud-based storage for free without any compromise. Thus, if you're looking to transfer music from PC to iPhone without iTunes, you can just opt-in for this method to execute the operation seamlessly.

We've outlined the simple stepwise guide to transfer music from PC to iPhone without iTunes using Dropbox cloud service. So, read on to check it out!

Step 1:  Download and install the Dropbox app on both your PC and iPhone. Then sign in to your account or create an account if you don't have one.

Step 2: Upload your preferred music files from your PC to Dropbox.

Step 3: Now, sign in to your Dropbox account on your iOS device to access the music file uploaded there from your PC.

Step 4: Select the uploaded music files and download them on your iPhone to listen to them offline.

Method 2: Using Streaming App

The last but not least method to transfer music from computer to iPhone is by using a streaming app like Spotify, Apple Music, or Google Play Music. However, to make this transfer operation successful, you must ensure you've subscribed to the particular streaming app you're looking to use.

Let's use Apple music since that's the legit music streaming app for iOS. 

Step 1: Download and install the Apple Music app on your PC. Then open the app and log in to your account.

Step 2: Now, from the Apple Music app, click on ‘Playlist’ and select ‘New Playlist’. 

Step 3: Click on the + button and add the preferred music files from your PC.

Step 4: Once you've finished adding the music files, you can add a description if you choose to and click Done to save the playlist. 

Step 5: Lastly, open the Apple Music app on your iPhone and access the created playlist to listen to the songs added. 

Part 4: FAQs

Why can't I transfer music from my computer to my iPhone? 

There are several reasons why music transfer from computer to iPhone might not be successful. Yes, this could probably be as a result of full iPhone storage, outdated iTunes app, wrong audio format, or not ticking the Music check box when transferring music via iTunes.

Why can't I manually add songs to my iPhone?

This is because the iCloud music library is enabled on your iPhone. To fix this, just open the Settings app > tap Music > and tap the iCloud music library toggle to turn it off.

By doing this, you'll be able to add songs manually to your iPhone. However, you won't be able to listen to music from your iCloud library.

How do I transfer music from iTunes to iPhone? 

It's easy. All you just have to do is to follow the stepwise guide outlined in ‘Part 2’ on this page! 

Conclusion

Music transfer from PC to iPhone doesn't come any simpler than this. As you can see, you can transfer music from PC to iPhone using different methods depending on your preference. Be it via iTunes, cloud service, streaming apps, or data transfer tools, this article has covered all stepwise guides to help you get the job done like a pro.

Although all transfer methods mentioned on this page works perfectly, we recommend using the Wondershare MobileTrans software as it facilitates music transfer from PC to iPhone and it boasts a wide array of features that enhances the transfer operation.

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Navkiran Dhaliwal

staff Editor