How to Convert Apple Music to DRM-Free MP3 Files

Apple Music is an audio streaming service and Apple Music tracks are DRM-protected by default so they are playable only on authorized iOS devices. This stops users from playing Apple songs on all mainstream non-Apple devices and players, such as Android tablet, Windows Movie Maker, Samsung Smart TV, etc. Actually, to convert Apple music to DRM Free MP3 songs, you need converters like TuneFab Apple Music.

TuneFab Apple Music Converter is a professional conversion expert that comes with a series of amazing features. It is able to remove DRM protection from Apple Music playlists and convert M4P songs to more compatible MP3, so you can fully control the tracks. For instance, you are allowed to play the DRM-free files on any Android smartphones and tablets and set them as video background music. Better yet, the program offers many customizable options for you, allowing you to adjust audio parameters, conversion speed, converted quality, output format, and so on. Most importantly, converted music can keep the 100% original quality.

Converting Apple Music to DRM-free MP3

Prerequisite to convert Apple Music to MP3 (DRM Free)

Make sure you follow these prerequisites before you start converting Apple Music to MP3

Upgrade iTunes to the Latest Version: Check whether the iTunes installed in your computer has upgraded to the latest version or not. If not, errors may occur during conversion. So upgrade iTunes to the latest version.
Download Purchased Apple Music to PC: Before starting, you need to prepare Apple Music songs that you want to convert. Please download the purchased Apple Music to PC.
Download and Install TuneFab Apple Music Converter: Get TuneFab Apple Music Converter installation package from the official website. Then install the program on your computer following the prompts. Both Mac and Windows are supported.

Step 1: Run TuneFab Apple Music Converter

Launch TuneFab Apple Music Converter on your computer. Once TuneFab Apple Music Converter is launched, the iTunes program will be activated automatically. You are advised to use the full version of this tool so that you can enjoy more features and have a better user experience.

Step 2. Select Apple Music songs to convert

TuneFab Apple Music Converter is so intelligent that it can detect the downloaded Apple Music tracks and albums on your computer. And it will load the files automatically. You can select the playlist category containing the target songs in the left pane and check songs you want to convert. TuneFab Apple Music Converter allows you to batch select the entire album.

If TuneFab Apple Music Converter fails to load local songs on your computer, you can click the "Refresh" button to reload files.

Step 3. Adjust output settings and conversion speed

After selecting tracks, go to "Output Settings" menu, where you can select output formats, customize output folders, modify file name, etc. To convert Apple music to DRM-free MP3 files, please select "MP3 – MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3" from the drop-down output format list.

Optional: Click the "Options" button at the top-left corner to activate the "Preferences" window. You can drag the bar to adjust conversion speed. Adjusting the conversion speed won't impact the converted file quality.

Step 4. Convert Protected Music to DRM-Free MP3

When adjustments are finished, it is time to convert your Apple Music files to DRM-Free MP3. Click the "Convert" button in the top-left corner. Do not close the program until conversion is completed.

When the conversion is completed, selected tracks are decrypted and converted into DRM-free MP3 files.

That's it! Additionally, encrypted M4P Apple Music files can be converted to M4A, AC3, AAC, AIFF, etc. Conversion is just a piece of cake thanks to the versatile TuneFab Apple Music Converter.