The easiest way is to connect your Spotify account once: we then list all of your playlists, private and collaborative ones included, and you download a CSV (Excel) backup of any of them with one click. We only read your playlists, we never change them. Here's how:

1. Open the backup page and click 'Connect Spotify'.
2. Pick a playlist from your list.
3. Click 'Backup', then download your CSV file.

Prefer not to connect, or need a playlist that is not yours? You can still paste a playlist link instead: copy it from Spotify (right-click the playlist → Copy link to playlist) and paste it on the backup page. This works for playlists that are public on Spotify.

Note: The time it takes depends on the size of your playlist.

The Importer helps you restore playlists from your backup file back into your Spotify account. Here's how it works:

1. Upload your saved CSV file and choose a name for your new playlist.
2. You’ll be redirected to Spotify’s official site to log in and authorize access.
3. Once authorized, the tool will create the playlist in your account.

When Importing you agree to the needed scopes, which allows and gives us access to your account and lirbary to write the playlist

To recreate your playlist in your Spotify account, we require the following permissions:

1. playlist-modify-public – to create public playlists.
2. playlist-modify-private – to create private playlists.

Learn more about these permissions in the Spotify API documentation.

Currently, we only support Spotify. However, we’re actively working on adding support for other platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud.

Large playlists work, they just take a little longer. The Free plan saves the first 500 songs of each playlist. Supporter (one-time payment) and Pro back up every song, and let you back up all your playlists at once as one ZIP.

We only store the data needed to provide and improve this service.
When you register or log in, we securely save your account details, such as your email address and chosen login method (Google, Spotify, or email/password).
We also keep records of your backups and imports, so you can access and manage them later.
Importantly, we never store your Spotify or Google passwords, and your playlist content is processed only when you actively create a backup or import. All sensitive information is encrypted and handled with care.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at contact@playlist-backup.com. I personally read every message.