Music Library Exporter allows you to export your library and playlists from the native macOS Music app. The library is exported in an XML format, and is compatible with other applications, services, and tools that rely on the Music (previously iTunes) XML library format.
== Features ==
- Automatic Exports
- Generate your Music Library XML automatically with a custom defined schedule (even when the app is closed!)
- Playlist Exclusion
- Only include a specific selected playlists in the generated XML file
- Custom Playlist Sorting
- Override the default sorting of individual playlists with over *30 options*
- Folder Flattening Support
- Optionally flatten the hierarchy of your playlists (no folders, all playlists appear top-level)
- Custom Output Location
- Specify the output directory and the filename for the generated XML library file
- Song Path Mapping
- Re-map song file paths by specifying search and replacement text (useful for remote path mapping in external applications or containers)
- Broad Compatibility
- The XML library generated by Music Library Exporter is compatible with Sonos, Plex, Traktor, rekordbox, and more
== IMPORTANT NOTES ==
- Usage
This application does not handle exporting or saving the audio files in your library and, as such, is not suitable to be used as a backup solution. This application simply exports a single XML file that describes the songs and playlists in your library.
This generated XML file is functionally equivalent to the file that is generated by Music when selecting 'File' > 'Library' > 'Export Library...'
- Smart Playlist Rules
Music Library Exporter does not support smart playlist rules.
Smart playlists will appear as regular playlists for any 3rd party applications/services that use the XML library file generated by Music Library Exporter.
This is beneficial in almost all cases as most 3rd party applications do not have proper support for the smart playlist rules defined in the XML library generated by Apple Music/iTunes.
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Saved the day
greguva
Somehow my Music library lost about 2 months worth of track plays. Most of my smart playlists, which are what I play from almost all of the time, are based on last played date and ratings for my tracks, so this was a real problem. Fortunately, I was able to re-import my most up-to-date library from the XML file created by the app. Thanks!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the review! This is a fantastic usage of the app that I hadn't even considered before. Glad that it all worked out for you!
Thank you!
ttsupra26
This is what I needed to get my iTunes (Music App) to sync to Plex.
Great application & support
tigo88
After purchasing the application, it didn’t work at first with Mac OS 26.3.1 (25D2128) but contacting the developer was the right move. They were very professional and patient while we discussed the Privacy & Security settings update that was interfering. Hoping the developer will add a patch to make it a more fluid setup process. Loving the application and would request that the auto export feature could be set beyond a 24 hour window to allow for a weekly backup. Otherwise, it does what it’s supposed to do!
waste of money
Thensaiswatchin
did not work. apple music, microsoft excel and open office all cannot open the generated xml file. waste of time and money
Developer Response
Hey there,I don't mean to be blunt, but - as every other review corroborates - it actually does work.Excel is a spreadsheet editor? Any proper text editor shouldn't have an issue reading the generated XML/property list file.And I'd of course be happy to help you troubleshoot if you would like to reach out via the support email.
- Added support for the unified logging system.
- Debug log messages can now be viewed in the Console app, helping troubleshoot the rare, peculiar export
- Attempted fix for an exceedingly rare crash that may occur due to an erroneous null file path encountered during an export
Version 1.2.2
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