Transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora
Move your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on Pandora with the same names and song order.
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Why move from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Pandora, so you can fix it before you switch.
Supported transfers
Playlists (with original names + order)
Review missing tracks
Catalogs differ. Review the transfer results for tracks that could not be matched on the destination service.
How to transfer playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Pandora as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Pandora and lists any track it could not match.
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Connect File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the File Backup (Excel/XLSX) tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the File Backup (Excel/XLSX) sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) password.

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Choose Pandora as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap Pandora and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your Pandora library to create the playlists there.

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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on Pandora. Use the filters and the search field to find them, or select everything to move your whole File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library at once.

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Start the transfer and check the results
Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on Pandora, keeps the playlist names and the song order, and shows a confidence score for each match. Use Rematch to fix any song it could not find.

Good to know before you move File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora
Pandora as the destination
You need Pandora Premium to see playlists on Pandora. One Pandora playlist holds at most 5,000 songs from a transfer.
Read the Pandora guide →What transfers from File Backup to Pandora
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Pandora, convert a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist into a Pandora playlist, or import your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library into Pandora. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and Pandora in sync
Still adding songs on File Backup (Excel/XLSX)? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to Pandora automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
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Transfer to Pandora from another service
Import a file into Pandora
Choose File Backup as the source and select a supported music backup file in the app. Choose the destination service, then select the collections to import. A spreadsheet contains music information, not audio recordings; availability on the destination determines which tracks can be matched.
Review the result before changing your library
Catalogs can differ by region and service. A live recording, remix, or release may not exist on the destination. Review unmatched tracks in the transfer results before removing anything from the source library. Transfer duration depends on library size, connection speed, and service limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist to Pandora?
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Pandora as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Pandora and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Pandora, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Pandora for free?
Yes — the free tier moves 300 songs with no card required, and you get 300 more after a free email sign-up. Upgrade for unlimited transfers, Auto-Sync and Cloud Backup.
What happens to songs that are not on Pandora?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on Pandora, so you can pick another version with Rematch or skip it. Nothing is dropped without you seeing it.
Will my File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to Pandora and leaves your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) account.
How long does a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora transfer take?
Most playlists move in a few minutes. Large libraries take longer, because the time depends on the number of songs and on the limits of File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and Pandora. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Pandora on my phone?
Yes. FreeYourMusic runs on iPhone, iPad and Android, and on Mac, Windows and Linux computers. The steps are the same on every device.
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