Playback and playlists · Library filters

How to filter saved songs and recordings on iPhone

Find long recordings, unidentified songs, or a specific artist.

Quick answer

Use filters such as “Short”, “Long”, “Recognized”, and “Unidentified” in the Library. Open “More Filters” for artist, genre, and other options.

Step by step

3 steps
  1. Open the Songs tab

    Find the filters above the track list. Try “Long” for interviews or lessons, or “Unidentified” for tracks needing details.

    Find songs, playlists, and recordings in the Library
    Find songs, playlists, and recordings in the Library
  2. Narrow the results

    Open “More Filters” and choose an artist, genre, or duration. Combining conditions reduces the results.

  3. Clear filters when finished

    Use “Clear Filters” to see the full Library again. Filtering changes the displayed list without deleting songs.

Common questions

Why does an artist not appear in the filter?

Check the saved artist information. Different spellings may appear as separate artists.

Does an empty list mean my songs are gone?

Clear the filters and search first. The current conditions may simply match no tracks.

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iPhone · iOS 16 or later