How to Transfer Playlists Between Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube (Free, 2026)

The Short Answer

You can move a playlist from **Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube** into Trending Music **for free, in seconds** — just paste the playlist's share link and the app rebuilds it in your library, matching each song to a streamable version. There's **no account linking** (you never hand over your Spotify or Apple password), **no 20-song free cap** like the paid transfer tools, and it works across all three services at once.

This is the easiest way to consolidate your music when you're tired of having playlists scattered across apps — or when you're switching away from a $11/month subscription and don't want to lose the playlists you spent years building.

Why Playlist Transfer Is Usually Such a Pain

Streaming services make it deliberately hard to leave. Spotify won't export your playlists. Apple Music won't import a Spotify link. The popular standalone transfer apps work, but most cap the free tier at 20–100 songs and then ask for $5–$15 to finish the job — per transfer.

The reason it's *possible* at all is that a playlist is really just a list of song titles and artists. If an app can read that public list and find each song in its own catalog, it can rebuild the playlist anywhere. That's exactly what Trending's importer does — without making you connect accounts or pay per song.

How to Import a Playlist (Step by Step)

1. **Copy the playlist link.** In Spotify, Apple Music, or the YouTube app, open the playlist → **Share** → **Copy Link**. (Make sure the playlist is **public** — no app can read a private playlist.) 2. **Open Trending Music** and go to **Settings → Import Playlist** (you'll also see a one-tap shortcut the first time you open your Library). 3. **Paste the link** and tap **Import Playlist**. 4. Trending reads the track list, matches every song to its catalog, and saves a new playlist to your library — showing you how many songs matched.

That's it. A 50-song playlist takes about a minute. The original stays untouched on the other service.

Works With Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube

Most transfer tools support one direction at a time. Trending reads all three of the big sources:

• **Spotify** — paste any public playlist link (`open.spotify.com/playlist/…`). • **Apple Music** — paste a shared playlist link (`music.apple.com/…/playlist/…`). • **YouTube & YouTube Music** — paste a playlist link (`youtube.com/playlist?list=…`).

Because Trending streams from a massive catalog, the vast majority of mainstream tracks match on the first try. A handful of remixes or very obscure songs may not have an exact match — the importer tells you the count so there are no surprises.

No Account Linking, No Per-Song Paywall

Two things make this different from the usual transfer apps:

• **You never connect your accounts.** Trending only reads the *public* track list for the link you paste. It can't see your private playlists, your library, or your login — and you don't risk your Spotify/Apple credentials. • **No free-tier song cap.** The point is to actually move your music, not to tease you with 20 songs and a checkout screen. Importing playlists is free.

Once a playlist is in Trending, every song is on-demand, you get unlimited skips, and you can tap the heart to download tracks for **free offline** listening.

After You Import: Make It Yours

Once your playlists are in one place, the rest of the app picks up where the transfer leaves off:

• **Free offline downloads** — favorite any song to save it for playback without a signal. • **AI DJ** — let it build a continuous mix from the playlist you just imported. • **Music videos + synced lyrics** — every track pairs with its video and karaoke-style lyrics. • **Collaborative playlists & Jam** — invite friends to add to a playlist or listen live together, all free.

Your years of curation come with you, and then some.

How to Start (Free)

1. Download **Trending Music** free from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trending-music-player/id1139055265 2. Copy a public playlist link from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube. 3. In Trending, go to **Settings → Import Playlist**, paste the link, and tap **Import Playlist**. 4. Favorite the songs you love most to download them for offline.

No subscription, no account linking, no per-song fee. Premium exists (it removes ads and unlocks the AI DJ's voice), but importing playlists, unlimited skips, and offline downloads are all free.

FAQ

**Can I transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music for free?** You can bring both into Trending Music for free by pasting their public links — no song cap and no account linking.

**Do I have to connect my Spotify or Apple account?** No. Trending only reads the public track list for the link you paste; it never logs into your account or sees private data.

**Is there a limit on how many songs I can transfer?** Importing is free with no per-song paywall. Some sources only expose the first 50 songs of very large playlists; the importer tells you the matched count.

**Will every song match?** Most mainstream tracks match instantly. A few remixes or rare tracks may not have an exact match — you'll see exactly how many matched.

**Does it change my original playlist?** No. The original stays exactly as it is on the other service; Trending just builds a copy in your library.

**Is it legal?** Yes — it reads only public playlist data and streams from licensed sources, like other free, ad-supported music apps.