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Transfer playlists, liked songs, and albums from SoundCloud to YouTube Music in minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.
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Why move from SoundCloud to YouTube Music?
Switch services without leaving your library behind. FreeYourMusic matches every track and moves it for you — playlists, liked songs, albums and followed artists.
Everything moves
Playlists, liked songs, albums and artists.
Order preserved
Playlists arrive in the exact order you built them.
Nothing lost
Imperfect matches are flagged for one-tap Rematch.
How to transfer SoundCloud playlists to YouTube Music
Select SoundCloud as a source
Use your current SoundCloud platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select YouTube Music as a destination
Select YouTube Music as a platform where you want to create a new playlist. All you need to do is just one button click!
Select playlists for a transfer
Find playlists you want to transfer from SoundCloud service to YouTube Music and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your SoundCloud playlists have been moved to YouTube Music and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole SoundCloud library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from SoundCloud to YouTube Music
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from SoundCloud to YouTube Music, explained
This is one of the more forgiving moves for a SoundCloud library, because YouTube Music’s catalogue reaches well past studio releases into live cuts, remixes and countless uploads — so more of your SoundCloud finds are likely to have a home there. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library through SoundCloud’s official sign-in and recreates it inside YouTube Music — playlists, liked tracks and followed artists.
This guide explains what transfers, what cannot, how songs are matched, how long it takes, and how the two services really differ. If you just want to begin, install FreeYourMusic, connect both accounts and pick what to move — the detail is below.
What transfers to YouTube Music, and what does not
Your playlists move with names and order preserved, liked tracks arrive as saved songs and followed artists carry over where YouTube Music has them. Move everything or choose playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
YouTube Music’s breadth helps, but it is not limitless. Some artist-only SoundCloud uploads and private tracks still have no equivalent, and where a match is only a topic upload or live version, it may differ from the SoundCloud original. Anything uncertain is flagged rather than forced, and personal uploads can fill some gaps.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Each SoundCloud track is matched to the closest recording in YouTube Music, preferring the ISRC code where a release carries one and falling back to title, artist and duration otherwise. Because YouTube Music holds many versions of a song, match rates for SoundCloud-style content are often higher than on a pure studio service.
That breadth cuts both ways — the same track can appear several times — so FreeYourMusic flags ambiguous cases for one-tap Rematch, letting you pick the version closest to the SoundCloud original.
How long does a SoundCloud to YouTube Music transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 tracks usually completes in under ten minutes. Larger libraries take longer, but the transfer runs on its own — start it and walk away.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one machine. Start it on your laptop and follow progress on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
SoundCloud vs YouTube Music: what actually changes
These two overlap more than most. SoundCloud is a community of independent uploads, remixes and DJ mixes. YouTube Music is a vast catalogue — studio releases plus the live, remix and rare material pulled from YouTube — with a free tier and personal uploads.
Moving to YouTube Music keeps much of your off-catalogue taste intact while adding a dedicated music app with radio and background play on Premium. What you leave behind is SoundCloud’s community and the artist-direct uploads that never make it anywhere else.
Do you need to keep SoundCloud while you transfer?
Yes — keep SoundCloud active until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your SoundCloud library while copying it into YouTube Music, and keeping both live means you never lose access mid-move.
Both services have free tiers, so neither side needs a paid plan for the move, though YouTube Music Premium removes ads and adds background and offline play. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Transfer a representative playlist first and review the matches — YouTube Music’s breadth means coverage is often good, but confirming the matched versions are the ones you wanted is still worth the minute. Tidy your playlists beforehand.
When the transfer finishes, work through the Rematch list, and use YouTube Music’s personal-uploads feature for any SoundCloud favourites it lacks. Download your key playlists on Premium for offline listening.
Keeping SoundCloud and YouTube Music in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep SoundCloud for the community and YouTube Music for everyday listening, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries on a schedule so a track you like on SoundCloud appears on YouTube Music where it exists.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from YouTube Music back to SoundCloud, if you want. Your collection stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect SoundCloud and YouTube Music, and see how much comes across — the free tier lets you try first.
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Download free →Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my SoundCloud playlist to YouTube Music?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to SoundCloud and then YouTube Music using their official logins, pick the playlists you want, and hit transfer. Smart track-matching moves songs and their order intact — a 1,000-track playlist usually finishes in under 10 minutes.
Can I transfer SoundCloud playlists to YouTube Music 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.
Is there an app to transfer playlists from SoundCloud to YouTube Music?
FreeYourMusic is a playlist transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux that moves playlists, liked songs, saved albums and followed artists from SoundCloud to YouTube Music.
Can I transfer my SoundCloud playlists to YouTube Music for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from SoundCloud to YouTube Music for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own SoundCloud and YouTube Music accounts.
What exactly transfers from SoundCloud to YouTube Music?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where SoundCloud and YouTube Music provide them, with title and artist matching as a fallback — see the compatibility table above for the exact feature list of this pair.
What is a playlist transfer?
A playlist transfer is the process of moving your music playlists from one streaming service to another. Instead of rebuilding your playlist manually, tools like FreeYourMusic let you transfer playlists automatically—saving you time and effort.
Can I transfer playlists between any music streaming services?
Yes! With FreeYourMusic, you can transfer playlists between major services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and more.
Do I need to create a new account to transfer playlists?
No, you don’t need a new account. Just connect your existing streaming accounts in the FreeYourMusic app, and you can start your playlist transfer right away.
Will all songs transfer over perfectly?
Most of the time, yes. FreeYourMusic uses a smart matching system to find the same or similar songs across platforms. While rare, some tracks may be unavailable on your new service and won’t transfer.
Does FreeYourMusic keep my playlist names and order?
Absolutely. When you transfer playlists, FreeYourMusic preserves your playlist titles, song order, and even multiple playlists at once.
How long does a playlist transfer take?
It depends on the size of your playlists and the speed of your internet connection, but most playlist transfers take just a few minutes.
Can I transfer playlists from a free account?
Yes! You can transfer playlists from both free and premium accounts, although some streaming services may have limitations on access.