Transfer YouTube to SoundCloud
Move your playlists from YouTube to SoundCloud without rebuilding anything by hand. Connect both accounts, pick what to move, and FreeYourMusic recreates it on SoundCloud with the same names and song order.
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Why move from YouTube to SoundCloud?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from YouTube to SoundCloud. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on SoundCloud, 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 YouTube to SoundCloud
Four steps. The same on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux.
Quick answer
To transfer YouTube to SoundCloud, install FreeYourMusic, select YouTube as the source and SoundCloud as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on SoundCloud and lists any track it could not match.
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Connect YouTube as the source
Open FreeYourMusic, tap the YouTube tile on the "Select source" screen and sign in on the YouTube sign-in page. FreeYourMusic does not store your YouTube password.
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Choose SoundCloud as the destination
On the "Select destination" screen, tap SoundCloud and sign in. FreeYourMusic needs access to your SoundCloud library to create the playlists there.
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Select what to move
Tick the playlists you want on SoundCloud. Use the filters and the search field to find them, or select everything to move your whole YouTube library at once.
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Start the transfer and check the results
Tap "Begin transfer". FreeYourMusic matches every song on SoundCloud, 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.
YouTube to SoundCloud with Siri Shortcuts
Move a YouTube playlist to SoundCloud from its link. You build no new playlist by hand.
- In YouTube, tap Share on a playlist, then Copy link.
- Run the Transfer a link shortcut of FreeYourMusic and pick SoundCloud.
- The whole playlist moves to SoundCloud. We tell you when it is done.
Watch your YouTube to SoundCloud transfer from your Home Screen
Start the transfer, close the app and follow it on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. The transfer widgets are free.
- Moving now shows how many songs are on SoundCloud already.
- Last transfer takes you to the songs to check, in one tap.
This transfer is free
Every transfer from YouTube to SoundCloud is free in your browser and in the new iPhone and Android apps. No song limit, no card.
Keep them in sync
Still use both? Turn on auto-sync. New songs on YouTube reach SoundCloud once a day.
Good to know before you move YouTube to SoundCloud
YouTube as the source
FreeYourMusic moves your YouTube playlists of music videos and finds the songs on the new service. Liked videos are not moved.
Read the YouTube guide →SoundCloud as the destination
One SoundCloud playlist holds at most 500 songs from a transfer. FreeYourMusic splits longer playlists into parts.
Read the SoundCloud guide →What transfers from YouTube to SoundCloud
On every device
Move, convert or import: one transfer from YouTube to SoundCloud
Whatever you call it, it is the same job. You can move your YouTube playlists to SoundCloud, convert a YouTube playlist into a SoundCloud playlist, or import your YouTube library into SoundCloud. FreeYourMusic does all three in one transfer, for one playlist or for a library of thousands of songs.
Keep YouTube and SoundCloud in sync
Still adding songs on YouTube? With Premium, Auto-Sync checks your transferred playlists and adds new songs to SoundCloud automatically, so both libraries stay the same. Pricing →
Move YouTube to another service
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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. Liked videos do not carry over to SoundCloud. Move all your playlists 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 on iPhone, iPad and Android, and in the browser on any Mac, Windows or Linux computer, 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 building playlists on YouTube, FreeYourMusic’s Auto-Sync mirrors the libraries on a schedule so a video you add to one 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 — every transfer is free, with no song limit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer my YouTube playlist to SoundCloud?
To transfer YouTube to SoundCloud, install FreeYourMusic, select YouTube as the source and SoundCloud as the destination, choose the playlists you want, and start the transfer. The app finds each song on SoundCloud and lists any track it could not match.
What exactly transfers from YouTube to SoundCloud?
FreeYourMusic moves your playlists from YouTube to SoundCloud. It matches the songs one by one and lists anything that is not on SoundCloud, so you can fix it before you switch.
Can I transfer YouTube playlists to SoundCloud for free?
Yes. Every transfer from YouTube to SoundCloud is free: your playlists, with no song limit and no card. Rematch is free too. Premium keeps YouTube and SoundCloud in sync every day and adds the playlist tools, playlist insights and every Stats section.
What happens to songs that are not on SoundCloud?
Catalogs differ between services and regions. FreeYourMusic lists every song it could not match on SoundCloud, so you can pick another version with Rematch or skip it. Nothing is dropped without you seeing it.
Will my YouTube playlists be deleted?
No. FreeYourMusic copies your music to SoundCloud and leaves your YouTube library as it is. You decide later whether to keep or cancel your YouTube account.
How long does a YouTube to SoundCloud 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 and SoundCloud. You can keep using your device while the transfer runs.
Can I transfer YouTube to SoundCloud on my phone?
Yes. FreeYourMusic runs on iPhone, iPad and Android, and in the browser on any Mac, Windows or Linux computer. The steps are the same on every device.
Is there a YouTube to SoundCloud shortcut?
Yes. On iPhone, copy a YouTube playlist link and run the free Transfer a link shortcut of FreeYourMusic. It moves the playlist to SoundCloud. You can also ask Siri to do it for you.
Can I follow my YouTube to SoundCloud transfer on my Home Screen?
Yes. Add the free FreeYourMusic Moving now widget. It shows how many songs are on SoundCloud already, and the free Last transfer widget takes you to the songs to check when it is done. The widgets work on iPhone and Android.
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