I want to upload my physical cd to Music. But I want to retain the right to do whatever I want with the files in future, such as play them if I cancel Music, or burn a cd. Will that work?
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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6
Hi,
You can import CDs to the music app. Import music from a computer to Music on Mac – Apple Support (UK). The music app is free and As long as you keep the music on your computer, you will be able to play the music. I suggest that you make a backup on an external drive.
If you subscribe to Apple Music, your music will either be matched with music in Apple servers or uploaded if not matched. The matched and uploaded version will be available on other devices.You existing library will not be changed unless you opt to remove downloads and stream from cloud. Matched music can be upgraded by removing download and re-downloading.AAC, Lossless and hi-res Music downloaded as part of your Apple Music subscription will only be available as long as you have an active subscription. Back up your own before subscribing.
Jim
Hi,
See How to back up your Mac – Apple Support (UK) and Back up your Mac with Time Machine – Apple Support (UK)
The functionality of importing music into iTunes is the same for Apple Music app. An Apple Music subscription is not required.
Jim
Thanks Jim. I’m not unintelligent, but I still find this very confusing. How do I back up my music before I subscribe? I used to use iTunes to import my music. Now I use Apple Music. I wouldn’t need to import my CD’s into Music if I had a way to import my CD’s in the first place. Please hang in there with me while I figure this out. How should I import my CD’s without losing the files to Apple Music?
Will I have control over music files after uploading a CD on the Apple Music App?
