It has been a long time since Play Music users could download or convert their music. Google first confirmed that Play Music would close its digital doors again in August 2020. Speaking about the decision, Google said: “For the past two months, we have been asking Google Play Music listeners to convert their music libraries, personal taste preferences and playlists to YouTube music without difficulty.
“Today we are announcing two important updates. Firstly, YouTube Music will replace Google Play Music by December 2020. Users will have the opportunity to convert their music libraries from Google Play Music to YouTube Music during that period. Second, in the coming months, Google Play Music will be available on Google Play Music can not be streamed or used from the app In addition, we make changes to the Google Play Store and Music Manager.
“Beginning in New Zealand and South Africa in September 2020 – to all other global markets in October – users will no longer be able to stream or use the Google Play Music app. But don’t worry, we’ll catch up with YouTube Music to facilitate your transfer. Users who want to convert their music libraries from Google Play Music to YouTube Music can do so by December 2020, after which their Google Music Libraries will no longer be available. “