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If you have a collection of physical CDs and an external USB disc drive, you can "rip" them into your iMac: Insert the CD into the drive. Open the app. Click Import CD in the top right corner.
Several major platforms offer free, ad-supported tiers that work perfectly in Safari or Chrome on your iMac: How To Free Music On Imac
If you already have music files (MP3s, AACs) on your computer or an external drive, simply drag and drop them into the Music app to organize and play them. If you have a collection of physical CDs
High-quality music files can take up a lot of space. If your iMac storage is getting full, consider keeping your downloaded library on an external SSD and pointing the Music app to that folder in Settings > Files . Several major platforms offer free, ad-supported tiers that
If you ever bought songs on iTunes in the past, you can re-download them for free by clicking on your name in the bottom-left corner of the Music app and selecting Purchased . 2. Stream via Free Web Services
Access millions of songs. While the mobile app has shuffle-only restrictions, the desktop version (via browser or Mac app) allows you to pick and play specific songs with occasional ads.
Getting free music on your iMac is straightforward, whether you want to stream without a subscription or download files to your local library. You can use official apps like , specialized websites for royalty-free downloads , or cloud-based services . 1. Use the Apple Music App (Radio & Pre-purchases)