File Backup→Apple Music

Transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music

Move your playlists and saved albums from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on Apple Music with the same names and song order.

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Why move from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music?

FreeYourMusic moves your playlists and saved albums from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Apple Music, so you can fix it before you switch.

Supported transfers

Playlists (with original names + order) and Saved albums

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 Apple Music

Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.

Quick answer

To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Apple Music as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Apple Music and lists any track it could not match.

  1. 1

    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.

    FreeYourMusic app, step 1: Connect File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source
  2. 2

    Choose Apple Music as the destination

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

    FreeYourMusic app, step 2: Choose Apple Music as the destination
  3. 3

    Select what to move

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

    FreeYourMusic app, step 3: Select what to move
  4. 4

    Start the transfer and check the results

    Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on Apple Music, 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.

    FreeYourMusic app, step 4: Start the transfer and check the results

Good to know before you move File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music

Apple Music as the destination

Apple Music needs an active subscription to add music. Apple does not let apps remove or reorder songs in a playlist, so sync only adds new songs there.

Read the Apple Music guide →

What transfers from File Backup to Apple Music

Playlists (with original names + order)
Supported
Liked songs / favorites
Check availability in the app
Saved albums
Supported
Followed artists
Not available

On every device

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Move, convert or import: one transfer from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music

Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Apple Music, convert a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist into a Apple Music playlist, or import your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library into Apple Music. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.

Keep File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and Apple Music in sync

Still adding songs on File Backup (Excel/XLSX)? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to Apple Music automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →

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Import a file into Apple Music

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.

Transfer saved albums from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music

Select your saved albums collection in the app. Availability depends on the destination catalog, so review the results for editions or releases that could not be found.

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 Apple Music?

To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Apple Music as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Apple Music and lists any track it could not match.

What exactly transfers from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music?

FreeYourMusic moves your playlists and saved albums from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Apple Music, so you can fix it before you switch.

Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Apple Music 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 Apple Music?

Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on Apple Music, 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 Apple Music 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 Apple Music 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 Apple Music. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.

Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Apple Music 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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