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Move your playlists and saved albums from YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists and saved albums from YouTube Music 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) and Saved albums
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 YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), install FreeYourMusic, select YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the YouTube Music tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the YouTube Music sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
YouTube Music as the source
Sign in with the Google account that holds your YouTube Music library. Playlists and saved albums can move; followed artists cannot.
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Move, convert or import: one transfer from YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your YouTube Music playlists to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), convert a YouTube Music playlist into a File Backup (Excel/XLSX) playlist, or import your YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music and File Backup (Excel/XLSX) in sync
Still adding songs on YouTube Music? 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 →
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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 YouTube Music 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.
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 YouTube Music playlist to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
To transfer YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX), install FreeYourMusic, select YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX)?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists and saved albums from YouTube Music 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 I transfer YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to File Backup (Excel/XLSX) and leaves your YouTube Music library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your YouTube Music account.
How long does a YouTube Music 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 YouTube Music and File Backup (Excel/XLSX). You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer YouTube Music 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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