Spot Transfer syncs Spotify playlists to YouTube Music with a free, open-source tool.
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Export and back up Spotify playlists with this Python script, which saves playlist data for personal records.
About spotify-backup
spotify-backup is an open-source Python script designed to export and back up a user's Spotify playlists and liked songs to local files for personal record-keeping. It uses the Spotify API for access, supporting both browser-based authorization and manual OAuth token input for users who encounter issues with the browser flow. Exports can be saved as tab-separated files compatible with Excel or as JSON files, and exported data can be copy-pasted back into Spotify playlists. The script does not support collaborative playlists or playlist folders, as these are not accessible via the Spotify API.
Key features
- Exports Spotify playlists to local tab-separated or JSON files
- Supports browser-based Spotify API authorization flow
- Allows manual OAuth token input for authorization issues
- Can include Liked Songs in exports alongside playlists
- Exported data can be re-imported to Spotify playlists
Best for: Spotify users who want local backups of their playlists and liked songs to preserve access if the service becomes unavailable.
Good for
- Open-source under MIT license, free to use and modify
- Supports both tab-separated and JSON export formats
- Provides manual OAuth token option for authorization issues
Watch out for
- Does not export collaborative playlists
- Does not export playlist folders
- Requires Python 3 to run the script
spotify-backup at a glance
- Category
- Music & Audio › Music Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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spotify-backup FAQ
What file formats are available for Spotify playlist exports?
Tab-separated files (compatible with Excel) and JSON.
Can I include my Liked Songs in the export?
Yes, use the --dump=liked,playlists flag when running the script.
What should I do if the browser authorization flow fails?
Generate an OAuth token with the playlist-read-private permission on the Spotify developer site and pass it via the --token option.
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