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Why move from Spotify to YouTube Music?
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 YouTube Music
Select Spotify as a source
Use your current Spotify platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select YouTube Music as a destination
Select YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from Spotify to YouTube Music, explained
YouTube Music pulls off something Spotify cannot: alongside the studio catalogue, it holds live cuts, remixes, rare edits and the kind of one-off uploads that only exist on YouTube — and it lets you fold in your own personal uploads too. FreeYourMusic moves your Spotify collection there, reading it through Spotify’s official sign-in and rebuilding your playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists inside YouTube Music.
This guide explains what transfers, what does not, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and how the two services genuinely differ. If you just want to start, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts, pick what to move and go — the rest is here for the details.
What transfers, and what stays on Spotify
Your playlists move with their names and order kept, liked songs arrive as saved tracks, saved albums come across and followed artists carry over. Move the whole library or choose playlists individually, with track counts shown before anything is committed.
A few things cannot cross. Discover Weekly and Release Radar are Spotify-only algorithmic playlists and can only be copied as a snapshot. Podcasts do not move. And files you personally uploaded to Spotify stay put — though YouTube Music’s own personal-uploads feature means you can add those tracks manually on the other side once you arrive.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Every Spotify song is matched to the same recording in YouTube Music, preferring the ISRC code assigned to each recording and falling back to title, artist, album and duration when it is missing. That precision is what keeps a large transferred library from filling up with the wrong versions.
YouTube Music’s catalogue is huge and varied, which is a blessing and an occasional complication — the same song can exist as a studio master, a topic upload and a live take. FreeYourMusic aims for the closest official match and flags anything uncertain for one-tap Rematch, so you can swap in the exact version you meant.
How long does a Spotify to YouTube Music transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes. Very large libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own — start it and walk away, then check back whenever suits you.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so you are not tied to one device. Start the Spotify to YouTube Music move on a laptop and watch progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
Spotify vs YouTube Music: what actually changes
The headline difference is breadth and access. YouTube Music has a free, ad-supported tier and a catalogue that reaches well past the studio releases into live sets, remixes and rarities pulled from YouTube itself, plus the ability to store your own uploads. If you have ever hunted for a version that simply is not on Spotify, this is where it usually lives.
What you trade is Spotify’s tighter, more curated feel — Discover Weekly, Wrapped and its polished recommendation engine. YouTube Music’s discovery leans on your Google and YouTube activity instead, which can feel either uncannily relevant or a little noisy depending on your viewing habits.
Do you need to keep Spotify while you transfer?
Yes — keep Spotify active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your Spotify library while copying it into YouTube Music, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move. Cancel Spotify only once everything has landed.
YouTube Music has a free tier, so you can receive a transfer without paying, though a Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks background and offline play. Both services connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Clear out the Spotify playlists you never play before you move, so you are not importing clutter. Transfer a couple of favourites first and check them in YouTube Music — because its catalogue holds so many versions of popular songs, spot-checking early confirms you are getting studio masters rather than random uploads.
After the transfer, open the Rematch list and fix any flagged tracks. If you had local files on Spotify you cannot live without, add them through YouTube Music’s personal-uploads feature, then download your key playlists for offline listening on Premium.
Keeping Spotify and YouTube Music in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you are keeping a foot in both camps, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the two libraries, pushing new additions across on a schedule so a song saved on Spotify appears in YouTube Music without you lifting a finger.
And the transfer works just as well the other way, from YouTube Music back to Spotify, if you switch again. Your library is yours to move. Download FreeYourMusic, connect Spotify and YouTube Music, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try before you upgrade.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my Spotify playlist to YouTube Music?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to Spotify and then YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music?
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 YouTube Music.
Can I transfer my Spotify playlists to YouTube Music for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from Spotify to YouTube Music for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own Spotify and YouTube Music accounts.
What exactly transfers from Spotify to YouTube Music?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where Spotify and YouTube Music 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.