Delete music in the Apple Music app

If you want to free up storage space on your device, learn how to remove music that you downloaded from the Apple Music catalog or purchased from the iTunes Store.

How to delete music on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. Touch and hold a song or album.

  3. Tap Remove, then tap Remove Download. Or tap Delete from Library.

    • Remove Download: If the song is downloaded, you can remove the download from only the device you're using. If you downloaded the music from the Apple Music catalog, the music will still appear in your library but it can be played only when your device is connected to the internet.

    • Delete from Library: Delete the music from your music library, including playlists. If you have Sync Library turned on, the music will also be deleted from all of your other devices.

How to delete music on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the sidebar, click Songs or Albums.

  3. Click MoreMore button next to a song or click MoreMore button over an album. Then choose from the following:

    • Remove Download: If the song is downloaded, you can remove the download from only your Mac. If you downloaded the music from the Apple Music catalog, the music will still appear in your library but it can be played only when your Mac is connected to the internet.

    • Delete from Library: Delete the music from your music library, including playlists. If you have Sync Library turned on, the music will also be deleted from all of your other devices.

How to delete music in the Apple Music app for Windows on your PC

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the sidebar, click Songs or Albums.

  3. Click MoreMore button next to a song or click MoreMore button over an album. Then choose from the following:

    • Remove Download: If the song is downloaded, you can remove the download from only your PC. If you downloaded the music from the Apple Music catalog, the music will still appear in your library but it can be played only when your PC is connected to the internet.

    • Delete from Library: Delete the music from your music library, including playlists. If you have Sync Library turned on, the music will also be deleted from all of your other devices.

If you can't delete music

How to redownload music

Apple Music availability varies by country and region. Depending on your country or region, you might not be able to buy or download certain types of media. Learn what's available in your country or region.