How to Export Your Playlists and Favorites from Spotify into Another Streaming Service

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Human + Machine

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Switching music streaming platforms doesn't mean you have to lose your carefully curated playlists or your favorite tracks. Whether you're moving to Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, or Qobuz, there are ways to bring your Spotify library with you.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you export your playlists and favorites from Spotify to another streaming service.

✅ What You Can Export from Spotify

  • Playlists (public and private)
  • Liked Songs / Favorites
  • Albums saved to your library
  • Followed Artists (depending on the service)
  • Saved Tracks (sometimes separate from playlists)

Note: Some services handle albums, likes, and playlists differently, so the transfer results may vary slightly.

🔧 Tools You’ll Need

Several third-party tools specialize in transferring playlists between streaming services. Here are the most popular and reliable:

  • Soundiiz – Free for single playlist transfers, premium for bulk.
  • TuneMyMusic – Free with limitations; premium removes limits.
  • FreeYourMusic – Paid app with one-time or subscription fees.
  • SongShift – iOS only.
  • MusConv – Desktop app with broader service support.

🎧 How to Export from Spotify: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Log Into Spotify Through the Tool

  • Visit the tool’s website (e.g., Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic).
  • Authenticate using your Spotify credentials.
  • Grant the tool permission to read your library and playlists.

Step 2: Choose What You Want to Export

  • Select Playlists, Liked Songs, or Albums.
  • Some tools allow bulk selection; others require one-by-one unless upgraded.

Step 3: Select the Destination Service

  • Log into your new music service (Apple Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music, etc.).
  • Grant permission for the tool to add playlists and tracks.

Step 4: Match Songs and Transfer

  • The tool will scan your Spotify library and attempt to match tracks to the destination service.
  • Expect a 90–98% match rate, depending on the catalogs.
  • Some region-locked or rare tracks may not transfer perfectly.

Step 5: Review and Confirm

  • Check the playlists and favorites on your new service.
  • Some tools offer a CSV export of missing songs for manual searching if needed.

🔥 Pro Tips for a Smooth Transfer

  • Check for Duplicates: Some services may duplicate songs—review afterward.
  • Albums vs. Playlists: Playlists transfer more reliably than saved albums.
  • Manual Tweaks: Artist follows and podcast subscriptions usually don’t transfer—add them manually.
  • Backup: Consider exporting your Spotify data as a CSV file as a backup (Soundiiz offers this).

⚠️ Common Limitations

  • Podcast subscriptions: Usually won’t transfer.
  • Local files: Tracks you added manually in Spotify won’t migrate.
  • Metadata differences: Playlist descriptions and cover art may not carry over.

🎯 Why Transfer?

  • Better sound quality (e.g., TIDAL HiFi, Apple Lossless, or Qobuz).
  • Different catalog availability in certain regions.
  • Cost savings or bundled services.
  • Feature differences, such as better APIs, DJ tools, or offline playback options.

🚀 Conclusion

Moving your playlists and favorites from Spotify to another streaming service is easier than ever with the right tools. While it may take 15–30 minutes depending on the size of your library, it’s a small price to pay for keeping your musical life intact.

Test a few services out — most offer free trials — and use this guide to move seamlessly between them.

Need help comparing music streaming services? Check out our Streaming Platform Comparison Guide for a deep dive into audio quality, catalogs, features, and pricing.

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