How to Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone

Want to learn how to transfer playlist from iPhone to iPhone? Read the guide below and explore five different ways to transfer the playlist from one iOS device to another.

Author Avatar Joy Taylor Last Updated: Feb. 08, 2022

Got a new iPhone 12? Well, congratulations! And of course, you would probably now want to transfer everything from your old iPhone to a new one. Whether you want to learn how to transfer purchased or non-purchased tracks from iPhone to iPhone, you’re in the right place. Fortunately, there are now several ways out there to help you share playlists from iPhone to iPhone. We come up with a guide to introduce all possible ways you can try to migrate the playlist from one iPhone to another.

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone with iTunes

No doubt, iTunes comes to the mind of many people when it comes to transferring content from iPhone to iPhone. Well, the thing you should know that iTunes by Apple has been redesigned, and also relying on the new user interface can be a little bit challenging.

But iTunes is a one-way syncing tool which means you can only sync music from your iTunes to your iPhone, so you can’t directly sync music from iPhone to iPhone with iTunes. And you should know that iTunes will erase the existing data that you synced with another iTunes library.

For that case, we assume that your playlists on your old iPhone are also stored in iTunes, you can sync them to your new iPhone with iTunes. Here is how:

If you’re using iTunes 12 or later, follow the below steps:

  1. Connect your new iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
  2. Click on your device icon and go to the “Music” tab.
  3. Check the “Sync Music” box. In the “Playlists” section, select the target playlists you would like to transfer to your new iPhone.
  4. Hit on the “Sync/Apply” button and that’s it.
Transfer Playlist to iPhone with iTunes

Transfer Playlist to iPhone with iTunes

If you’re using iTunes 11, follow the below steps:

  1. Connect your new iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes.
  2. Select your device icon and then select “Add To….” And in a while, you’ll see a content menu on the right side.
  3. Choose “Playlists” and drag the target playlist (you want to transfer) to the right side from the left side.
  4. Tap “Done” and hit the “Sync” button.

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone with AnyTrans [Seletively Transfer]

Looking for an iTunes alternative to transfer & manage iPhone data? Look no further from AnyTrans. With the assistance of this all-in-one iOS manager tool, you’ll be able to get your job done with ease.

AnyTrans in just one click and without easing existing data on your brand-new iPhone. What’s more? You can utilize the tool to manage and transfer other file types as well – photos, videos, contacts, messages, etc.

Below are key advantages of using AnyTrans:

Step 1.  Get AnyTrans on your computer and run it. Connect with your two iPhones.

Free Download

Free Download

* 100% Clean & Safe

Free Download * 100% Clean & Safe

Step 2. Choose Music from the Device Manager.

Connect Two iPhones and Choose Music

Connect Two iPhones and Choose Music

Step 3. Choose a Playlist and click the To Device button to start the transfer.

Select the Playlist and Send to iPhone

Select the Playlist and Send to iPhone

Transfer All Music in the Playlists from iPhone to iPhone Quickly

With PhoneTrans, a Phone to Phone transfer solution, you can quickly transfer all music in the playlist from iPhone to iPhone. If want to transfer data quickly from one iPhone t to another without preview, you can try PhoneTrans. It helps transfer content between Android and Android as well as Android and iOS device in an easy way.

To transfer all music in the playlist from iPhone to iPhone with PhoneTrans: Download PhoneTrans > Run it and connect with your two iPhones > Choose Phone to Phone > Quick Transfer > Confirm two iPhones > Choose Music > Choose Transfer Now.

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Free Download

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Choose Music and Click Transfer Now

Choose Music and Click Transfer Now

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone Using Mail

Transferring playlists from iPhone to iPhone using mail comes into the picture when you want to get the job done without using the computer. So, follow the below steps to learn how to do so:

  1. On your old iPhone, open your Mail app.
  2. Compose a new email and then click on the “Add Attachment” button.
  3. Browse the playlist you would like to transfer to your new iPhone. After uploading the desired playlist, enter your email as the recipient and then click the “Send” button.
  4. On your new iPhone, sign in to your Mail app using the same email address you used on your old iPhone and access the playlist on your new device.
Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone via Mail

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone via Mail

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone with AirDrop

AirDrop comes in handy to transfer playlists from one iPhone to another iPhone wirelessly. So, below are the steps on how to share playlists from iPhone to iPhone using AirDrop:

  1. Enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirDrop on both your old iPhone and new iPhone.
  2. Now, locate the playlist (the one you want to share) on your old iPhone.
  3. Click the “More” button, click on the “Share”, then wait for your new iPhone’s AirDrop icon to appear, and then click on it.
  4. Let the transfer be complete.
Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone via AirDrop

Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iPhone via AirDrop

Share Playlist with Messages/Facebook/Twitter

If it’s about sharing a playlist with a friend, then you can take advantage of the social media platforms like Facebook/Twitter or Messages. But, you must have an Apple Music subscription, and your friend receiving your playlist must have the subscription as well.

Below is to share playlist using Messages/Facebook/Twitter:

Step 1: On your iPhone, locate the playlist you would like to share.

Step 2: Then, click on the “More’ button and then, click the “Share” icon.

Click Share Icon

Click Share Icon

Step 3: Now, new windows will pop up and you can then share the selected playlist via Messages, Facebook, or Twitter.

Share Playlist via Messages, Facebook, or Twitter

Share Playlist via Messages, Facebook, or Twitter

Bonus Tip: Transfer Playlist from iTunes to iPhone without iTunes

Step 1. Download and Run AnyTrans and connect both your old and new iPhone to the computer with the help of a digital cable.

Step 2. Once the software detects both the devices, select your old iPhone, and click “iTunes Library”. Then, select the “Playlists” as shown in the below figure.

Choose Playlist in iTunes Library

Choose Playlist in iTunes Library

Step 3. Now, select the target playlists you want to transfer to your new iPhone. Finally, hit the “Send to Device” button. The selected playlists would be synced easily.

Transfer Playlist to iPhone

Transfer Playlist to iPhone

The Bottom Line

That’s how to transfer a playlist from iPhone to iPhone in five ways. Now, you can pick the method that you find the easiest one to share playlist from one iPhone to another. However, relying on AnyTrans can help you transfer not only playlists but other file types as well from iPhone to iPhone with one tap. So, use AnyTrans and share any playlist from iPhone to iPhone without any limitation.

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