How to copy iTunes library to Apple Music library complete with playlists?

I have a 90gig iTunes library complete with many playlists (from an older Macbook, Sierra) that I'd like to copy across to a newer Macbook (2015, Monterey), running Apple Music.


Unfortunately my older Macbook died so I can't do any exporting from the older library.


Is there a way to do this including import all playlists.


I have the original iTunes folder with all files on a backup drive.

MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 7, 2024 3:42 AM

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May 8, 2024 6:38 AM in response to Tim York

See Move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Community and Managing your Mac media libraries - Apple Community for more on reorganizing old iTunes content for the new apps. Monterey in particular seems to stall when processing iTunes libraries but there is a workaround using Catalina where someone emails me their .itl file and I post back the converted .musiclibrary package. I've done over 100 so far. See my profile for contact info.


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