How to Download and Put Apple Music on SanDisk MP3 Player

Part 1. Why You Can't Add Apple Music to a SanDisk MP3 Player Directly

SanDisk MP3 players are excellent for offline playback, but they can only play music files that are in specific, unprotected audio formats. If you are transferring files from your macOS or Windows computer to a SanDisk MP3 Player, please ensure they match the format required by your specific device series.

However, the songs you download from Apple Music for offline listening are not standard audio files. They are encased in an M4P format, which is protected by Apple's FairPlay DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Even though you have downloaded the songs to your computer, they are encrypted. Your SanDisk player lacks the specialized software and internet connection required to "unlock" these files. Therefore, simply adding downloaded Apple Music to your SanDisk drive will result in issues. To solve the combability issue, you need to convert Apple Music to MP3, which the SanDisk natively understands.

Part 2. How to Download Apple Music to SanDisk MP3 Player

To successfully bridge the gap between your protected Apple Music files and your SanDisk MP3 player, a dedicated third-party converter is necessary. These tools are specifically designed to legally bypass the Digital Rights Management (DRM) and save the Apple Music in a universally compatible format.

DRmare Apple Music Converter offers a reliable way to prepare your Apple Music tracks for the SanDisk device. It can convert Apple Music to SanDisk-compatible formats like MP3, M4A, or AAC, preserve the original audio quality, and keep important ID3 tag information fully intact. It also supports converting entire Apple Music playlists or albums in a fraction of the time, quickly preparing your large music library. Once converted, the audio files are saved locally on your computer, allowing you to use them without limits on your SanDisk or any other device.

How to Download Apple Music for a SanDisk MP3 Player

By using DRmare Apple Music Converter, you can complete the format conversion quickly and be ready to transfer your entire Apple Music collection to your SanDisk MP3 player. Here is the detailed, step-by-step process for converting your Apple Music songs into a SanDisk-compatible format:

Step 1Load Apple Music songs to DRmare

Download and launch the DRmare Apple Music Converter on your computer. At the same time, you can see the built-in Apple Music Web Player. Tap the 'Sign In' button to access your library and find favorite songs that you'd like to put on your SanDisk MP3 Player. Tap the 'Add' > 'Add to List' button to load them to the conversion queue.

Step 2Define Apple Music output format for SanDisk MP3 Player

Press on the 'menu' icon or 'DRmare Apple Music Converter' option and choose the 'Preferences' to open the settings window. Here, you can choose the Apple Music output format as MP3. In the same step, you can also customize the codec, channel, sample rate, and bit rate for your Apple Music files to enjoy a better listening experience on a SanDisk MP3 player.

Step 3Convert Apple Music to SanDisk-compatible Files

Hit the big 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner under the 'Converting' tab. DRmare Apple Music Converter will automatically download Apple Music to your local computer. After conversion, you can check them via the 'Converted' tab, and add them to your Apple Music/iTunes library again.

Part 3. How to Put Apple Music on SanDisk MP3 Player

Once you have the converted Apple Music MP3 files, moving them to your device is a straightforward process. SanDisk players function as "Mass Storage Devices," meaning your computer treats them exactly like a USB flash drive. Here's how to:

Add Apple Music to SanDisk MP3 Player from Windows Computer

Step 1. Plug your SanDisk player into your computer using the provided USB cable. Wait a moment for Windows to recognize the device. It should appear in "File Explorer" as an external drive named "SANDISK".

Step 2. Double-click the SanDisk drive to open it. You will see several folders (Audiobooks, Podcasts, etc.). Open the folder named "Music".

Step 3. Start the iTunes app on your Windows computer, and select the "Library" > "Music" > "List View" option.

Step 4. Press and hold the SHIFT button on your keyboard, select the songs you want, and drag and drop them directly into the "Music" folder on the SanDisk drive.

Add Apple Music to SanDisk MP3 Player from Mac

Step 1. Plug in your SanDisk player. It should appear in the Finder sidebar as an external drive.

Step 2. Open the SanDisk drive and locate the "Music" folder.

Step 3. Launch the Apple Music app and select the "Library" > "Music" option, and press and hold SHIFT on the keyboard.

Step 4. Drag your converted Apple Music MP3 files from your Mac into this folder.

After putting all Apple Music files on your SanDisk MP3 player, right-click the drive icon and select "Eject" before unplugging the USB cable to prevent file corruption. Now, you can listen to Apple Music on a SanDisk device offline without any problem.

Part 4. In Conclusion

While Apple Music's DRM prevents direct syncing, the conversion workaround is a small hurdle that unlocks the full potential of your SanDisk player. With the help of DRmare Apple Music Converter, you gain the freedom of a massive streaming library on a lightweight, distraction-free device. Now, you can start to add Apple Music to any MP3 player, including a SanDisk MP3 player for offline listening, no phone required!