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Move your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on Spotify with the same names and song order.
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Why move from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Spotify, so you can fix it before you switch.
Supported transfers
Playlists (with original names + order), Saved albums, and Followed artists
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 Spotify
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Spotify as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Spotify 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 Spotify as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap Spotify and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your Spotify library to create the playlists there.
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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on Spotify. 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 Spotify, 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 Spotify
Spotify as the destination
A free Spotify account can receive your music. Spotify searches by ISRC code, so songs from a service that provides ISRC codes match very precisely.
Read the Spotify guide →What transfers from File Backup to Spotify
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Spotify, convert a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist into a Spotify playlist, or import your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library into Spotify. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and Spotify in sync
Still adding songs on File Backup (Excel/XLSX)? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to Spotify automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
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Import a file into Spotify
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 Spotify
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.
Transfer followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify
Choose the artists collection in the source account and transfer it to the destination. Artist availability and the way each service organizes a library may differ.
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 Spotify?
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Spotify as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on Spotify and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on Spotify, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Spotify 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 Spotify?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on Spotify, 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 Spotify 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 Spotify 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 Spotify. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify 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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