How to Burn Apple Music Playlist to CD

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Can anyone tell me if you can burn songs you get from apple music on to disk? If so, what do I need to do to accomplish this?

I'm a subscriber to the Apple Music service. I downloaded some music tracks to my iTunes folder and I'm just out of curiosity is it possible to burn the music stream from Apple Music then save it offline onto a CD or flash drive? I'm attempting to put those offline songs in a playlist, but when I click "Burn to CD", a window pops up stating that this can't be done as the music is protected. Does anyone know some workarounds?

If you are using Apple Music and looking for a way to burn your offline Apple Music streams to CD, you must want to know this question - can you burn Apple Music to a CD? You can read this article in which we'll show you the complete guide on how to burn Apple Music songs to CD in a few clicks only.

Step 1: Prepare Apple Music Playlist for CD Burning

If you're excited to burn your Apple Music playlist to a CD, you'll first need to prepare it with a few simple steps. Apple Music tracks are often protected by DRM, so direct burning isn't possible. But don't worry—if you purchase songs from the iTunes Store, they are usually DRM-free, meaning you can burn them to a CD as many times as you like. However, if you buy tracks that aren't DRM-free, you'll be limited to burning your playlist up to seven times.

Here's a simple guide to help you get your tracks ready for CD burning:

Start by opening iTunes on your computer. If you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, use Finder instead.
Click on the "iTunes Store" tab to browse for music. Search for the songs or albums you want to purchase.
Find the tracks or albums you love and click "Buy." Make sure the songs you select are labeled as iTunes Plus, which means they're DRM-free and perfect for burning.

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Once you've purchased the music, download it to your iTunes library.
Go to your iTunes library and create a new playlist. Add the purchased tracks to this playlist and organize them in the order you want them to appear on your CD.

Now that you have your iTunes purchases, there's another step if you want to burn Apple Music tracks that are still protected by DRM. To do this, you need a tool to convert Apple Music's encrypted files into a format that can be burned to a CD. ViWizard Apple Music Converter is an excellent solution. This tool is designed to handle the conversion of Apple Music's protected M4P files into DRM-free formats.

ViWizard Apple Music Converter allows you to transform protected Apple Music M4P files into popular formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, and more. By converting your music to these common formats, you'll be able to burn them onto a CD without any hassle.

With ViWizard Apple Music Converter, you're all set to take your Apple Music playlist, convert it to a CD-friendly format, and burn it to a disc. In the next steps, we'll walk through how to use this smart tool to get your music ready for CD burning.

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Step 2: Download Apple Music Playlist for CD Burning

To burn an Apple Music playlist to a CD, you first need to download and convert the Apple Music tracks from their original M4P format. Follow these steps to get your playlist ready for burning:

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Open ViWizard Apple Music Converter on your computer.
Click the Add Files button to load your M4P files from Apple Music. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the music files directly into the converter.
ViWizard supports batch conversion, allowing you to import multiple Apple Music tracks at once for conversion.

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Once your M4P songs are loaded into ViWizard, click the Format button to choose the desired output format.
Available output formats include MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and M4B. For CD burning, MP3 or WAV is usually preferred.

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After selecting the output format, click the Convert button to start the conversion process.
ViWizard will convert your M4P files into the chosen format, making them ready for burning to a CD.

With your tracks converted to a CD-friendly format, you can now proceed to burn them onto a CD. The next steps will guide you through the CD burning process.

Step 3: Burn Apple Music Playlist to CD

With your music tracks converted and ready, you can now burn them to a CD. Follow these steps based on your operating system:

Start iTunes on your computer. For macOS Catalina and later, use Finder.
Add music to your music library:
- Purchased Tracks: Should already be in your library.
- Converted Tracks: Go to File > Add File to Library or Add Folder to Library and upload your converted tracks.
In iTunes or Finder, go to the Music section and create a new playlist.
Drag your tracks into the playlist and arrange them as desired.

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Place a blank CD into your computer's CD drive.
Select your playlist, then go to File > Burn Playlist to Disc.

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Choose the disc format (usually Audio CD) and adjust the burn settings as needed.
Click Burn to start the process. If your playlist is longer than what can fit on one disc, you'll need to insert additional discs to continue burning.

Note: A standard CD can hold about 74 minutes of music or roughly 150 MP3 files. If you're using DRM-free tracks purchased from iTunes, you can burn your CD as many times as you like. If you're using tracks converted with ViWizard Apple Music Converter, there are no limits on the number of CDs you can burn.

If you prefer Windows Media Player, follow these simple steps:

Open Windows Media Player from your Start menu.
Go to File > Open and select the Apple Music tracks you want to add.

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Click on Playlists and choose Create Playlist.
Name your playlist and drag your tracks into it. Arrange them as desired.

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Place a blank CD into your computer's CD drive.
Switch to the Burn tab.
Drag your playlist to the Burn List. Arrange the songs if needed.

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Click Start Burn to begin the process.

Step 4: Play Apple Music Playlist Using CD in a Car (Optional)

If you want to play your burned Apple Music CD while on the go, here's how you can play it in your car:

Find the CD slot in your car's audio system.
Gently insert the CD with the label side up.
On your car's audio system, select the CD source or media option.
The system should automatically detect and start playing the CD.
Use your car's controls to navigate through the tracks if your CD player supports it.

Note: Ensure that your car's CD player supports the format of the CD you burned (typically audio CDs). If your car doesn't have a CD player, you might need an alternative method to play your music, such as a USB drive or Bluetooth connection.