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 More next to a song or click More 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 More next to a song or click More 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

• If you manually sync music from your computer to your device, music that you deleted might reappear the next time you sync your device with your computer. Learn how to manage music that you sync from your computer to your device.

• If you downloaded music from the Apple Music catalog and choose Remove Download, the music will still appear in your library but it can be played only when your device is connected to the internet.

How to redownload music

• Learn how to redownload music that you purchased from the iTunes Store

• Learn how to add and download music from the Apple Music catalog with your Apple Music subscription