Where Is the Apple Music Media Folder?
Apple Music Media folder in ~/Music with library, downloads and artwork.
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The Music app keeps its library database, downloads and artwork in a Media folder under ~/Music, with the library file tracking everything. Ripped CDs and purchased tracks land here by default.
Apple Music streaming caches separately from owned files. Copy the folder plus the library file and the whole collection moves Macs intact.
Where macOS stores this, by platform
~/Music/Music/Media
Holds automatically-added music, downloads and artwork with the Music Library file one level up. Older iTunes layouts used ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media instead. Copy the Media folder plus the library file with the app closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move my Apple Music library?
Copy the Media folder plus the library file above to the new Mac, then hold Option on launch to select it. Consolidate first so strays gather in.
Where are Apple Music downloads?
Inside the Media folder above per artist and album. Streaming cache expires; downloads persist until removed.
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