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Export iTunes playlist - this is how it works

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Export playlist from iTunes

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2nd step:
3rd step:
Export entire iTunes library
Automatically share iTunes playlists with other streaming services

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Quick guide: Export playlist from iTunes
Quick guide: Automatically share iTunes playlists with other streaming services

Have you created a playlist in iTunes and would like to transfer it to another computer? We show you how it works:

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Creating playlists can sometimes take a long time. Of course, it is more practical not to create a new playlist on another device, but to reuse an existing one. This can be exported to the hard drive via the iTunes menu with just a few clicks and can therefore also be used on other devices. That's how it's done:

Export playlist from iTunes

Individual playlists can be quickly exported to iTunes with just a few clicks. Take a look at our step-by-step guide or our quick guide :

1st step:

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Open iTunes and click in the tab on the left under " My Playlists " on the playlist that you want to export. This is highlighted in blue when it is marked.

2nd step:

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Now click on " File "> " Library "> " Export playlist ... ".

3rd step:

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Enter a file name and select the file format . Specify the storage location on your hard drive and then click on " Save ".

Export entire iTunes library

It is also possible to export all playlists at once:

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In iTunes, click File> Library> Export Library ... in the ribbon at the top and save your entire library anywhere on your hard drive.



In iTunes, click File > Library > Export Library ... in the ribbon at the top, and save your entire library anywhere on your hard drive..

Automatically share iTunes playlists with other streaming services

There is also a function on iTunes that shares your playlists with other streaming services . To do this, you have to make a small change in the settings. Take a look at our step-by-step guide or our quick guide :

1st step:

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Click "iTunes Edit "> " Settings ... ".

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Click the Advanced tab . Now check the box next to " Share iTunes library XML file with other programs ". You can now import your media library to other streaming services. The function for this can usually be found in the settings of other services . With Spotify, for example, there is a " Show songs from " function and a button for iTunes in the settings . You only have to activate it to be able to access the songs from iTunes on Spotify.

Quick guide: Export playlist from iTunes

  1. Open iTunes and click on the playlist you want to export under " My Playlists " on the left .
  2. Click above on the ribbon " File "> " Library "> " Playlist Export ... ".
  3. Define a file name and select the file format (such as * .m3u ).
  4. Select a storage location and then click on " Save ".

Quick guide: Automatically share iTunes playlists with other streaming services

  1. Open iTunes and click " Edit "> " Preferences ... "
  2. In the upper right corner, click the Advanced tab . Check the box next to " Share iTunes library XML file with other programs ". You can now import your media library to other streaming services.
  3. For other services there is usually a function for this in the settings . With Spotify, for example, you can now activate the button for iTunes under " Show songs from " .

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