Move subscriptions first
That is the cleanest part of the switch and the fastest way to avoid starting from zero.
Apple Podcasts to a calmer player
Switch from Apple Podcasts without rebuilding your whole library by hand.
Export your subscriptions, import them with OPML, and land in a cleaner player built around downloads, queue control, and lower-friction daily listening. If you want the generic path first, start with the main switch guide.
Keep the first win simple
Downloads, queue control, and chapters matter more than recreating every old setting on day one.
Upgrade later
Try the player first. Sync and Brain can wait until they help.
How to switch
The fastest path out of Apple Podcasts is still OPML first.
Export from Apple Podcasts
Start with the subscription list instead of trying to carry every preference over on day one.
Import into The Podcast App
Use the OPML import flow, check the library, and settle into the offline podcast player experience before changing anything else.
Rebuild only what still matters
Queue habits, downloads, and chapters usually matter more than recreating every old edge-case setting.
What actually transfers
The clean transfer is the subscription layer.
Start with the library, not the whole old setup
The cleanest move is your subscription list. That gets you into the new player quickly and leaves room to keep only the habits that still help.
- Your subscriptions from an OPML export.
- Your chance to start with a cleaner queue and library.
- Your option to add Brain later instead of front-loading complexity.
Move first, refine second
The switch is smoother when the library lands quickly and the deeper setup waits.
Keep help close
You should not have to guess through a migration. Use the support page if the import is confusing, or fall back to the broader switch guide.
Exportsubscriptions out
ImportOPML in
Listencustomize later
Apple Podcasts FAQ
The questions people ask before they leave Apple Podcasts.
Export your subscriptions as OPML, import them into The Podcast App, and rebuild only the habits and settings that still matter.
The cleanest transfer is your subscription list from an OPML export. That gets you into the new player quickly without recreating everything at once.
No. You can start with the player first, test downloads and queue control, and decide later whether you want sync or Brain.
The support page is easy to reach, so you can get help with the import flow instead of guessing through it.
Switch from Apple Podcasts
Move the subscriptions over, then see how much calmer listening can feel.
Import first, test the player, and decide later whether you want anything more than a cleaner daily listening setup.