Whether you're new or experienced, this detailed guide walks you through every feature — from transferring playlists across streaming services to importing or exporting them in formats like M3U, XML, CSV, and more.
Before You Start
Before you begin transferring playlists, make sure you have everything set up. The preparation takes less than a minute, and once you're ready, you can move playlists between streaming services or import/export them in multiple formats without limits.
What You'll Need
- A Windows or Mac Computer: Windows 10/11 or macOS 11 and above.
- PlaylistGo: Download and install the latest version for the best transfer experience.
- Active Accounts for Your Streaming Services: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, or Deezer.
Free and Premium accounts are supported (Premium accounts may offer better matching accuracy).
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Safely move your entire playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more.
How to Register PlaylistGo
PlaylistGo provides a free trial that lets you convert the first 10 files of each playlist. This trial allows you to explore the software’s features and evaluate its transfer function before making purchase.
If you’ve already purchased PlaylistGo, you can register it to remove the trial restrictions and enjoy unlimited transfer.
- Step 1: Open the registration window.
- Step 2: Enter your license details.
- Step 3: Activate your license.
Transfer, Upload and Backup Playlists with PlaylistGo
How to Transfer Playlists Between Streaming Services
With PlaylistGo, you can quickly move your favorite songs, albums, or entire playlists from one music platform to another — no technical skills needed. Our streamlined process makes playlist migration simple and reliable.
- Step 1: Launch PlaylistGo.
- Step 2: Choose the Source Platform.
- Step 3: Choose the Target Platfrom.
- Step 4: Select playlists and Match Songs.
- Step 5: Start the Transfer.
- Step 6: Check Transferred Songs on the Target Platform.
How to Import Local Playlists to Streaming Services
PlaylistGo seamlessly bridges your local music collection and streaming platforms, allowing you to import playlists from various file formats (M3U, M3U8, PLS, CSV, XLSX, XLS, JSON, XML, XSPF, TXT) directly to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more.
- Step 1: Launch PlaylistGo.
- Step 2: Add Your Local Playlist File.
- Step 3: Select the Target Platform.
- Step 4: Match Songs.
- Step 5: Start the Transfer.
- Step 6: Complete the Import.
How to Export & Backup Your Streaming/Local Playlists
PlaylistGo lets you export playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other services to your computer in multiple formats including M3U, CSV, JSON, Excel, and more. Keep permanent copies of your playlists that you own and control.
- Step 1: Launch PlaylistGo.
- Step 2: Select the Source Platform.
- Step 3: Select Export to File.
- Step 4: Configure Export Settings.
- Step 5: Start the Export Process.
- Step 6: Verify Your Exported Backup File.

