Transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube
Move your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on YouTube with the same names and song order.
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Why move from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on YouTube, 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 YouTube
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and YouTube as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on YouTube 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 YouTube as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap YouTube and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your YouTube library to create the playlists there.

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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on YouTube. 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 YouTube, 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 YouTube
YouTube as the destination
FreeYourMusic finds a video for each song and saves it in a playlist on your YouTube account.
Read the YouTube guide →What transfers from File Backup to YouTube
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to YouTube, convert a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist into a YouTube playlist, or import your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library into YouTube. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and YouTube in sync
Still adding songs on File Backup (Excel/XLSX)? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to YouTube automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
Move File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to another service
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Transfer to YouTube from another service
Import a file into YouTube
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 YouTube?
To transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube, install FreeYourMusic, select File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the source and YouTube as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on YouTube and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on YouTube, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlists to YouTube 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 YouTube?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on YouTube, 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 YouTube 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 YouTube 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 YouTube. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer File Backup (Excel/XLSX) to YouTube 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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