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Why move from YouTube to SoundCloud?
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 YouTube playlists to SoundCloud
Select YouTube as a source
Use your current YouTube platform as a source and start to transfer playlists with Free Your Music.
Select SoundCloud as a destination
Select SoundCloud 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 YouTube service to SoundCloud and select all the playlists you want to move.
Confirm your action and done!
The transfer is finished. Your YouTube playlists have been moved to SoundCloud and you can start enjoying your new music streaming service.
Your whole YouTube library moves
Playlists
Liked songs
Saved albums
Followed artists
On every device
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What transfers from YouTube to SoundCloud
Everything FreeYourMusic moves for you in one click — no manual rebuilds.
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Moving from YouTube to SoundCloud, explained
YouTube and SoundCloud both thrive on the music the mainstream services miss — but SoundCloud organises it as a proper audio library of independent uploads, remixes and DJ sets. Moving your YouTube music playlists there turns loose video collections into a community-driven audio home. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube playlists through Google’s official sign-in and recreates them inside SoundCloud as matched tracks.
This guide explains what transfers, what cannot, how videos are matched to songs, how long it takes, and how the two 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 SoundCloud, and what does not
Your YouTube playlists of music videos become SoundCloud playlists of tracks, keeping names and order, and liked music videos can arrive as likes. Move everything or pick playlists individually, with counts shown before you commit.
Two overlapping limits apply here. Non-music videos have no song to match, and private, deleted or region-blocked videos cannot be read; and because SoundCloud is built on independent uploads, some mainstream studio tracks will not have an official presence there. Both cases are flagged rather than forced.
How FreeYourMusic matches your tracks
Converting a video library to audio is a matching problem. FreeYourMusic reads each video’s title and artist and finds the closest recording on SoundCloud, using a recording code such as ISRC where present and otherwise title, artist, album and duration.
Because both YouTube titles and SoundCloud uploads can be messy, matches are sometimes ambiguous. FreeYourMusic never silently drops anything — uncertain tracks are flagged for one-tap Rematch, so you can pick the right upload or an acceptable alternative.
How long does a YouTube to SoundCloud transfer take?
Most transfers finish in minutes. With both accounts connected, around 1,000 items usually completes in under ten minutes, though match-checking two loosely structured catalogues can add a little time. Larger playlists take longer, but the transfer runs on its own.
FreeYourMusic runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, so the move is not tied to one device. Start it on your laptop and follow along on your phone; it is the same account and the same transfer.
YouTube vs SoundCloud: what actually changes
Both are free and lean toward the off-catalogue, but they organise it differently. YouTube is a general video platform where music sits among everything else. SoundCloud is a music community built on artist uploads, remixes and DJ mixes, with a proper audio library and a free tier.
Moving into SoundCloud makes your music behave like a real library rather than a set of video links, and plugs you into a scene of independent creators. What you lose is the video itself and any non-music clips you kept in your playlists.
Do you need to keep YouTube access while you transfer?
Yes — keep signed in to YouTube until the transfer is finished and checked. FreeYourMusic reads your YouTube playlists while copying them into SoundCloud, and keeping both live means you never lose the source mid-move.
Both YouTube and SoundCloud have free tiers, so nothing needs a paid plan for the move, while SoundCloud’s paid tiers add offline listening. Both connect through their own official sign-in, and your password is never shared with FreeYourMusic.
Tips for a clean migration
Weed out the non-music videos first so the transfer focuses on songs, then transfer a representative playlist and review the matches — between video titles and independent uploads, an early check sets realistic expectations for coverage.
When the transfer finishes, spend a little longer on the Rematch list; a good alternative upload is often a tap away. Then explore the remixes and edits of your favourite tracks — that is the reason SoundCloud is worth having.
Keeping YouTube and SoundCloud in sync afterwards
A one-time move is not your only option. If you keep saving music on YouTube, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries on a schedule so a video you like becomes a matched track on SoundCloud where it exists there.
And the transfer runs the other way too, from SoundCloud back to YouTube, if you want video versions. Your collection stays portable. Download FreeYourMusic, connect YouTube and SoundCloud, 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 YouTube playlist to SoundCloud?
Install FreeYourMusic, sign in to YouTube and then SoundCloud 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 YouTube playlists to SoundCloud 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 YouTube to SoundCloud?
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 YouTube to SoundCloud.
Can I transfer my YouTube playlists to SoundCloud for free?
Yes — FreeYourMusic transfers your first 600 songs from YouTube to SoundCloud for free, playlists included. Larger libraries need Premium, and every transfer runs directly between your own YouTube and SoundCloud accounts.
What exactly transfers from YouTube to SoundCloud?
Playlists (with their order), liked songs, albums, and followed artists. Songs are matched track-by-track using ISRC codes where YouTube and SoundCloud 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.