The idea

behind this application is simple: fear of losing everything.
I didn’t want to risk losing over six years of carefully curated playlists. So, I decided to build a tool to back them up. And here we are!

FAQs

We've put together some of our most asked questions

By entering your Spotify Playlist URL, you can generate a downloadable CSV (Excel) file containing all the songs in your playlist. Here's how:
  1. Open Spotify.
  2. Right-click on your playlist and select 'Copy Link to Playlist'.
  3. Paste the link into the input field on this site.
  4. Click 'Submit' and wait for the tool to process your playlist.
  5. When ready, click 'Download File' to get your CSV backup.

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.

Larger playlists may take a little longer to process. If your playlist has more than 1,000 songs, please be patient — the tool will continue working until it’s complete.

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.

By using Playlist Backup (https://playlist-backup.com/), you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Introduction

By accessing and using Playlist Backup, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our service.

2. Service Description

Playlist Backup allows users to back up their Spotify playlists. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Spotify.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our service, you agree not to:

  • Abuse the service for unauthorized access to Spotify.
  • Use automated bots or scrapers.
  • Violate any laws or third-party rights.
  • Engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt the service.

4. Limitation of Liability

We provide our service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for:

  • Data loss or service interruptions.
  • Issues caused by changes in the Spotify API.

5. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms without prior notice.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content and materials available on Playlist Backup, including but not limited to text, graphics, website name, code, images, and logos are the intellectual property of Playlist Backup and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

7. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Playlist Backup operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: contact@playlist-backup.com

10. Data Use for Login

When logging in via Spotify or Google, we store a unique user ID and the public display name provided by the respective platform. This data is used exclusively to manage your account, authenticate your session, and personalize your experience.

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by visiting the /user page.

We do not store playlist content or other private data beyond what is required for authentication. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

We use cookies to improve your experience and ensure proper website functionality. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Why we use cookies:

  • Authenticate your Spotify login
  • Authenticate your Google login
  • When importing a backed-up playlist, we use the session to store the name which you will see in your Spotify app
  • Ensure website performance
  • Analyze usage (anonymized)


See our full Privacy Policy for details.