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Move your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on File Backup (Excel/XLSX) with the same names and song order.
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Why move from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX). It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on File Backup (Excel/XLSX), 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 Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), install FreeYourMusic, select Spotify as the source and File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and lists any track it could not match.
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Connect Spotify as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the Spotify tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the Spotify sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your Spotify password.
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Choose File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your File Backup (Excel/XLSX) library to create the playlists there.
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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on File Backup (Excel/XLSX). Use the filters and the search field to find them, or select everything to move your whole Spotify library at once.
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Start the transfer and check the results
Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on File Backup (Excel/XLSX), 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 Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
Spotify as the source
A free Spotify account is enough. Spotify does not let apps read the playlists it makes for you, such as personalised mixes: copy their songs into your own playlist first.
Read the Spotify guide →What transfers from Spotify to File Backup
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your Spotify playlists to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), convert a Spotify playlist into a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist, or import your Spotify library into File Backup (Excel/XLSX). FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep Spotify and File Backup (Excel/XLSX) in sync
Still adding songs on Spotify? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
Move Spotify to another service
Transfer to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) from another service
Back up Spotify to a file
Choose your music service as the source and File Backup as the destination. Select the collections to export and retain the resulting file for a later import. A music backup contains collection and track information, not downloadable audio recordings.
Transfer saved albums from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
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 Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
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 Spotify playlist to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
To transfer Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), install FreeYourMusic, select Spotify as the source and File Backup (Excel/XLSX) as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists, saved albums, and followed artists from Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX). It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on File Backup (Excel/XLSX), so you can fix it before you switch.
Can Spotify move my playlists to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
No. The Spotify import tool only brings music into Spotify. It cannot send your playlists to another service. To move your Spotify playlists to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), use FreeYourMusic.
Can I transfer Spotify playlists to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) 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 File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on File Backup (Excel/XLSX), so you can pick another version with Rematch or skip it. Nothing is dropped without you seeing it.
Will my Spotify playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and leaves your Spotify library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your Spotify account.
How long does a Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) 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 Spotify and File Backup (Excel/XLSX). You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer Spotify to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) 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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