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Transfer playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify

Transfer Playlists (with original names + order), Saved albums, and Followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify in minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.

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

Transfer Playlists (with original names + order), Saved albums, and Followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify.

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 File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Spotify

1

Select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as a source

Use your current File Backup (Excel/XLSX) platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.

2

Select Spotify as a destination

Select Spotify as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!

3

Select playlists for a transfer

Find playlists you want to transfer from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) service to Spotify and select all the playlists you want to move.

4

Confirm your action and done!

The transfer is finished. Your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists have been moved to Spotify and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.

Supported transfers

Playlists (with original names + order)

Saved albums

Followed artists

On every device

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What transfers from File Backup to Spotify

Playlists (with original names + order)
Supported
Liked songs / favorites
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Saved albums
Supported
Followed artists
Supported

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I transfer my File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist to Spotify?

Select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and Spotify as the destination in FreeYourMusic, choose the music to copy, then review the transfer results.

Supported transfers

Transfer Playlists (with original names + order), Saved albums, and Followed artists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to Spotify.

Review missing tracks

Catalogs differ. Review the transfer results for tracks that could not be matched on the destination service.

Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to Spotify 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.