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Why move from Spotify to Tidal?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer Spotify playlists to Tidal
Select Spotify as a source
Use your current Spotify platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select Tidal as a destination
Select Tidal as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from Spotify service to Tidal and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your Spotify playlists have been moved to Tidal and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole Spotify library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from Spotify to Tidal
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from Spotify to Tidal, explained
People leave Spotify for Tidal mostly for two reasons: the sound and the substance. Tidal streams in HiFi and HiRes FLAC and wraps its catalogue in credits and editorial that treat music seriously. FreeYourMusic gets you there without the busywork — it reads your Spotify library through Spotify’s official sign-in and rebuilds your playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists inside Tidal.
This guide runs through what moves, what cannot, how track matching keeps your versions intact, how long it takes, and an honest Spotify-versus-Tidal comparison. If you would rather just start, download FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to transfer — the detail below is here whenever you want it.
What transfers to Tidal, and what does not
Your playlists move with names and order preserved, your liked songs arrive as favourites, your saved albums come along and your followed artists carry over. Move everything in one go or select individual playlists — counts are shown before you commit so there is no guesswork.
Some things cannot follow you. Discover Weekly and Release Radar are Spotify’s own algorithmic playlists, so they can only be copied as a fixed snapshot of their current tracks. Podcasts stay behind, and any locally uploaded files that live only on your device are not part of a streaming catalogue and cannot be matched into Tidal.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each Spotify song is matched to the same recording in Tidal, preferring the ISRC code the industry assigns to every recording and falling back to title, artist, album and duration when it is absent. That is what lets a big library land on the other side with the correct masters rather than substitutes.
Because Tidal often carries specific masters and hi-res editions, most tracks match cleanly, but the occasional release will differ between catalogues. FreeYourMusic never quietly drops a song; anything without a perfect counterpart is flagged for one-tap Rematch with suggestions, so you stay in control of every substitution.
How long does a Spotify to Tidal transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks typically completes in under ten minutes. Very large libraries take longer, but you can start the move and step away — it runs on its own and you can check in from another device.
FreeYourMusic has native apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the Spotify to Tidal move is not tied to one machine. Start on your laptop and follow the progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
Spotify vs Tidal: what actually changes
This is the fidelity upgrade many listeners are chasing. Where Spotify streams compressed audio by default, Tidal delivers lossless HiFi and HiRes FLAC, and it surrounds tracks with songwriter and producer credits and artist-led editorial that Spotify does not foreground. If you read liner notes for fun, Tidal feels built for you.
The trade-offs are real, though. You leave behind Spotify’s Discover Weekly, Wrapped and collaborative-playlist culture, and its enormous free ecosystem. Tidal’s recommendations are more curator-driven than algorithmic. Whether that is a gain depends on whether you want a machine or an editor pointing you to your next favourite record.
Do you need to keep Spotify while you transfer?
Yes — keep Spotify active until the transfer is done and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Spotify library as it copies into Tidal, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Spotify only once you are happy with the result.
Be aware that Tidal has no permanent free tier, so you will need a Tidal trial or subscription on the receiving end to accept the transfer. Both services connect through their own official login screens, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic in either direction.
Tips for a clean migration
Tidy up before you move: delete the Spotify playlists you never touch so you carry only what matters. Transfer a few favourites first and audition them in Tidal — because you are now hearing lossless, it is worth confirming the matched masters are the ones you wanted before moving everything.
When the transfer finishes, work through the Rematch list while the albums are fresh in your mind. Then set your Tidal streaming quality to HiFi or HiRes in settings and re-download your core playlists for offline listening, so you actually get the sound you switched for.
Keeping Spotify and Tidal in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not the only path. If you are not ready to fully leave Spotify, or you share a household split across both, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync keeps the two libraries mirrored, pushing new additions across on a schedule so a save on one turns up on the other without effort.
And the transfer runs just as well in reverse, from Tidal back to Spotify, if you ever want to switch again. Your library belongs to you; FreeYourMusic simply makes it portable. Download the app, connect Spotify and Tidal, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try before upgrading.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my Spotify playlist to Tidal?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to Spotify and then Tidal using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer Spotify playlists to Tidal for free?
Yes — the free tier moves up to 600 songs and one playlist with no card required. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from Spotify to Tidal?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from Spotify to Tidal.
Can I transfer my Spotify playlists to Tidal for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from Spotify to Tidal for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own Spotify and Tidal accounts.
What exactly transfers from Spotify to Tidal?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where Spotify and Tidal provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.