3 Ways to Transfer Music from Windows Media Player to iPhone

Windows Media Player is the default media player for Windows PCs, which many users rely on to manage and play music on their computers. However, transferring music from Windows MediaPlayer to iPhone is not simple, as the two systems are not directly compatible.

Can you transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone?

Unfortunately, Windows Media Player does not support direct transfer to iPhone. However, you can use iTunes, third-party tools such as FoneTool, or cloud storage services to achieve this. Below, we will introduce each method in detail.

FoneTool	Third-party tool for seamless transfer
iTunes	Traditional but limited
Cloud Storage Services	Wireless transfer

 

How to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone

Before performing a specific transfer method, you need to use the following steps to ensure that your music file is found in Windows Media Player.

Preparation: Locate your music files

1. Open Windows Media Player. 

2. Right-click a song and choose Open file location to find out the location of your songs.

Now, let’s explore the 3 methods to transfer Windows media files to iPhone.

Way 1. Transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone with FoneTool

If you want a secure and flexible solution, we recommend using FoneTool, a powerful iPhone data management tool that has been certified by the industry authorities. Unlike iTunes, FoneTool allows the transfer of files between different Apple IDs and does not erase the existing data.

Download and install FoneTool on Windows PC, and follow the steps below to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone.

1. Launch FoneTool > Connect your iPhone to computer via cable.

2. After FoneTool recognizes your device, choose Phone Transfer > Go to PC to iPhone and click Start Transfer.

   

★Tips:

   

Click Phone Backup > Full Backup to transfer more files from iPhone to computer, such as movies, podcasts, TV shows, iBooks, etc.

 

3. Select the Music icon > Drag and drop the songs to the box, or you can click the box to locate the folder that stores your songs.

4. Finally, click Start Transfer. Your songs will be transferred to Apple Music app.

Way 2. Transfer music from computer to iPhone with iTunes

A lot of users will choose to use iTunes to sync music to iPhone, however, the method will erase the existing songs on the device during the syncing process. If you don't mind doing this, follow these steps to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone:

Step 1. Add music to iTunes

1. Download iTunes from Apple website or Microsoft Store.

2. Open iTunes and click File from the menu bar > Click Add File to Library or Add Folder to Library.

3. Choose the music files or file location > Click Open to add them to iTunes library.

4. When it’s done, you can go to Recently Added or Songs to check your music.

Step 2. Sync music to iPhone

1. Plug in your iPhone > Follow the onscreen prompts to connect iPhone to iTunes.

2. Click the Device tab.

3. Choose Music > Check Sync Music > Choose to sync entire music library or selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres.

4. Click Apply to confirm and your songs will be synced to Apple Music app.

Way 3. Add music to iPhone from Windows Media Player wirelessly

With the help of cloud storage services, you can transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone wirelessly. The files in the cloud can be accessed on any device, so you can upload the songs to the cloud first and then download them on your iPhone.

Here we take iCloud Drive as an example. You can access iCloud Drive via the Files app so you do not need to download any app. If you want to use Google Drive or Dropbox, you can go to the App Store to install the app.

Step 1. Upload music files to iCloud Drive

1. open a browser and go to iCloud.com.

2. Sign in to your account with your Apple ID and passcode.

3. Choose iCloud Drive > click the Upload button to upload your needed songs.

Step 2. Download songs on iPhone

1. Go to Files app on your iPhone.

2. Open iCloud Drive and you will see your songs.

FAQs on transferring Windows media player to iPhone

Q1: Can I transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone without iTunes?

A: Yes! You can use third-party tools such as FoneTool or cloud storage services such as iCloud Drive.

Q2:  Will iTunes delete my existing music during the synchronization process?

A: Yes, if you sync the entire music library, iTunes will delete existing music. To avoid this, use FoneTool or selectively sync the playlist.

Q3: Can I add MP3 files to my Apple Music app?

A: Yes, but you need to add MP3 files to the Apple Music app using iTunes or FoneTool. Cloud storage is only allowed to play through file applications.

Final words

With a suitable tool, it's easy to transfer music from Windows Media Player to iPhone and play it. This article provides you with three tools, iTunes, FoneTool, and Cloud Storage:

• Flexibility: Choose FoneTool to selectively transfer and make sure your iPhone's existing data is not lost.

• For traditional users: Direct syncing with iTunes.

• Wireless Convenience: Upload music to iCloud drive and access it on the go.

If you frequently transfer data between devices, FoneTool is a universal solution that simplifies the process, and it also has great features such as WhatsApp data management, iOS system repair, and more. Try it today and share your experience in the comments below!