Even without a paid subscription, the built-in Music app on your iMac offers ways to listen for free:

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.

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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.

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 .

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)