Just trying to get the answer to a simple question: I have a large number of audio files that I had in my playlist on iTunes. Is there a straightforward way to have the same now that iTunes has been discontinued? If so, how?
Mac Studio, macOS 26.3
You can use the same .mp3/.m4a (AAC or ALAC)/.m4p/.aif/.aiff/.wav etc. files in the Apple Music app on newer systems without the iTunes application. Apple Music user guide for Mac - Apple Support
When migrating, the migration software will copy and convert the library as needed; the media files themselves will be re-linked (and moved if applicable) but untouched. Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support
For manually adding the old music files to the Music app, you may use drag-and-drop of individual files or group of files, with the Library open. You may group into playlists (like albums) before or after adding the files to the Library.
You can use the same .mp3/.m4a (AAC or ALAC)/.m4p/.aif/.aiff/.wav etc. files in the Apple Music app on newer systems without the iTunes application. Apple Music user guide for Mac - Apple Support
When migrating, the migration software will copy and convert the library as needed; the media files themselves will be re-linked (and moved if applicable) but untouched. Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support
For manually adding the old music files to the Music app, you may use drag-and-drop of individual files or group of files, with the Library open. You may group into playlists (like albums) before or after adding the files to the Library.
Can I continue using iTunes files as before? If so, how?
