How do I add MP3 Files to Apple Music?

Answered by Robert Dupre

To add MP3 files to Apple Music on your Mac, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Music app on your Mac. You can typically find it in your Applications folder or by searching for it using Spotlight.

2. Once the Music app is open, you have two options to import MP3 files. You can either go to the “File” menu and choose “Add To Library” or “Import,” depending on your settings. If you’ve selected the preference to copy files to the Media folder, you will see “Import” instead of “Add To Library.”

3. Click on the chosen option, and a file browser window will appear. Here, you can navigate to the location where your MP3 files are stored.

4. If you want to add individual MP3 files, locate and select the specific files you want to add, then click the “Open” button. The selected MP3 files will then be added to your Music library.

5. Alternatively, if you have a folder containing multiple MP3 files, you can add the entire folder to your library. Navigate to the folder, select it, and click “Open.” All the MP3 files within the folder will be imported and added to your Music library.

It’s worth noting that when you add a folder, the Music app will automatically import all the MP3 files within that folder and its subfolders. This can be convenient if you have your MP3 files organized in a folder structure.

By default, the Music app will copy the imported MP3 files to its media folder. This helps ensure that your music files are accessible within the app, even if you move or delete the original files from their original location.

Adding MP3 files to Apple Music allows you to organize and manage your music library within the app. You can create playlists, edit metadata, and enjoy your MP3 files alongside your other music content.

Adding MP3 files to Apple Music on your Mac is a straightforward process. Just open the Music app, choose the appropriate import option, locate your MP3 files or folders, and click “Open.” The imported MP3 files will then become part of your Music library, ready to be enjoyed.