How to Enjoy Apple Music Offline without Subscription

By Justin SabrinaUpdated on July 24, 2026

Summary
Want to listen to your downloaded Apple music without subscription? Check out this post, and you will learn how to use an Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music songs to MP3, so that you can keep downloaded Apple music playable after unsubscribed.

"I want to cancel my Apple Music subscription. Can I still listen to the downloaded Apple Music after canceling the subscription? If not, how can I keep Apple Music forever? Thank you."

Apple Music is known as a paid service, but many people wonder if it’s possible to use it without a subscription. Whether you’re trying to cut costs, try it out, or explore other options, there are still ways to enjoy some of its features. In this guide, we’ll show you how to enjoy Apple Music without subscription, and how to keep listening to your downloaded Apple Music songs even after your plan ends. Read on to learn more!

CONTENTS

Part 1. Is It Possible to Listen to Apple Music Without Subscription?
Part 2. How to Enjoy Apple Music without Subscription [Hot]
Part 3. FAQs about Playing Apple Music without Subscription

Part 1. Is It Possible to Listen to Apple Music Without Subscription?

What You Can Use Without an Apple Music Subscription

Even without a paid Apple Music subscription, you can still use the Apple Music (or iTunes) app to:

Play songs you've bought from the iTunes Store
Listen to music you imported from CDs, MP3s, or other sources
Access limited Apple Music Radio, including live stations like Apple Music 1

Can You Still Use Apple Music After Canceling Your Subscription?

Many people think downloaded songs from Apple Music will stay after canceling their subscription, but that's not true. Apple Music works as a subscription service, so anything you add from the Apple Music catalog depends on having an active plan. Once your subscription ends, here's what happens:

Downloaded songs won't play - They're protected and will disappear from your library.
No online streaming - Unlike Spotify Free, Apple Music doesn't offer free streaming without a subscription.
No access to curated playlists or recommendations - Personalized content is only available with a paid plan.

	Apple Music Free	Apple Music Paid
Play purchased or imported music	Yes	Yes
Stream Apple Music's full catalog	No	Yes
Download songs for offline listening	No	Yes
Access curated playlists & recommendations	No	Yes
Lossless Output Quality	320kbps	Yes
Listen to Apple Music Radio	Limited	Full access
Sync library across devices (iCloud Music Library)	No	Yes

Part 2. How to Enjoy Apple Music without a Subscription [Hot]

As mentioned earlier, once you cancel your Apple Music subscription or your free trial ends, you'll no longer be able to play the songs and playlists you added from Apple Music. That's because the music is saved in a special protected format that only works with an active subscription. To keep listening without a subscription, you'll need to convert the songs into a standard format like MP3. This is where UkeySoft Apple Music Converter comes in handy.

With UkeySoft Apple Music Converter, you can easily download and convert Apple Music tracks to MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, or AIFF while keeping the original sound quality and song info (like title, artist, album). Plus, it also supports fast batch conversion at up to 16X faster speed, so you can save time. What's more, the tool comes with built-in Apple Music web player, which lets you search, browse, download and play music in one-stop, it's not necessary to install the Apple Music app. Once converted, your songs will be kept locally on your computer permanently, so that you can play your favourite muris on any device anytime, even without an Apple Music subscription.

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UkeySoft Apple Music Converter

Bypass restrictions from Apple Music.
Convert Apple Music to MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF.
Remain original audio quality and ID3 tags, metadata.
Listen to Apple Music on any device for free.
Keep Apple Music on computer forever after canceling subscription.
Enjoy downloaded Apple music songs without subscription.
Compatible with Windows & Mac.

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Windows 11/10/8/7

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Mac OS X 10.11 or Above

Guide: How to Download and Listen to Apple Music without a Subscription

Step 1. Open UkeySoft Apple Music Converter

Download, install, and launch UkeySoft Apple Music Converter on your computer. You’ll see a built-in Apple Music web player when the program opens.

open ukeysoft apple music converter

Step 2. Sign In to Your Apple Music Account

Log in with your Apple ID that has an active Apple Music subscription. This allows the tool to access your music library.

Step 3. Set Output Format

Click the gear icon to open the settings window. Choose MP3 (or another format you prefer) as the output format. You can also adjust the quality, output folder, language, and more.

set output format

Step 4. Select Songs or Playlists to Convert

Browse or search for the playlist, album, or songs you want to download. Click the “Add to List” button to import the tracks. All songs are selected by default—you can uncheck any you don’t want.

add apple music

Step 5. Convert and Download Your Music

Click the “Convert” button to start downloading and converting the selected Apple Music tracks to MP3 or another format.

start to convert

When it’s done, click the blue folder icon to open the output folder and access your converted music files.

conversion finished

Now you can enjoy your favorite Apple Music songs anytime without needing a subscription. You can also transfer them to any device or player for offline listening.

Part 3. FAQs about Playing Apple Music without Subscription

Q1. Can I Still Use My Apple Music Library Without a Subscription?

Q2. Can I Purchase Songs from Apple Music Without a Subscription?

Q3. Does Apple Music Work Without a Subscription?

Conclusion

Now that you've learned how to enjoy Apple Music without subscription, the easiest way is by using UkeySoft Apple Music Converter. This handy tool lets you convert Apple Music songs to MP3 and other popular formats while keeping the original sound quality. Just sign up for the 3-month free trial of Apple Music, use UkeySoft to save your favorite playlists, and you'll be able to keep and listen to them anytime even after your subscription ends.

Tip: System Requirements:

Windows 7 or later on 64bit required

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Mac OS X 10.11 or higher

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Justin Sabrina

Justin Sabrina has always had great enthusiasm for writing, programming and web development. He likes writing about software and technology, his works are featured on some tech blogs or forums like Tom's Hardware, CNET, etc.