Spotify is rolling out a native option to migrate playlists from rival streaming services directly into its app, integrating TuneMyMusic within the mobile experience. This move eliminates the hassle of third-party workarounds and enables users to transfer entire libraries from services like Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal.
It’s a timely quality-of-life upgrade. Streaming prices have crept up across the industry over the past two years, often followed by subscriber churn. A smoother onboarding process lowers the barrier for switchers and challenges the idea that playlists are “stuck” on their original platforms. With more than 600 million monthly active users and 240 million Premium subscribers, Spotify is clearly positioning itself to win over converts.
How the New Playlist Import Works
A new “Import your music” button now appears at the bottom of the Your Library tab on mobile. Tap it, choose the source services for your music, and confirm access for TuneMyMusic. From there, you can select specific playlists or your entire library for import. Notably, the old TuneMyMusic free-tier limit of 500 songs no longer applies, meaning even massive playlists and long-held favorites can transfer seamlessly.
The transfer process matches songs using several identifiers — title, artist, album, and in some cases ISRC codes — to ensure accurate mapping. Major-label releases pair quickly, while edge cases such as live performances, regional versions, or user-generated uploads may need manual fine-tuning.
Because the integration is officially sanctioned, authorization runs through standard OAuth screens. You can revoke access at any time through your account settings. As always with cross-platform sync, it’s wise to review permissions and double-check your imported library before deleting anything from your previous account.
Competitive Context and Why It Matters
Spotify isn’t the first to simplify playlist migration. Google has long suggested TuneMyMusic for YouTube Music transfers, while tools like Soundiiz and SongShift have helped bridge ecosystems for years. By embedding such functionality directly, Spotify removes friction exactly when users are most inclined to switch — a proven way to boost conversions.
This change also aligns with growing regulatory and consumer expectations for data portability. While music libraries aren’t legally “personal data” in all jurisdictions, the general trend favors easier migration of user history. That shift reduces platform lock-in and pushes services to compete on experience, value, and discovery rather than inertia.
New Reasons to Explore Spotify Premium
Alongside the import tool, Spotify is enhancing discovery features for Premium subscribers. SongDNA offers an interactive breakdown of a track’s collaborators, samples, and covers — perfect for tracing a song’s creative lineage. An upcoming “About the Song” panel will share context on production, influences, and the creative process, expanding on the detailed credits already available.
For listeners, this turns passive streaming into a deeper musical journey. You might jump from a modern hit to the soul classic it samples, then to a side project by one of its session musicians — all within the same app. That kind of contextual discovery benefits both curious listeners and the artists behind the music.
What to Expect When You Switch
Most playlists transfer smoothly, though a few mismatches are normal. Region-locked songs, rare remixes, or unusual metadata might not survive the move, while cover art and descriptions usually do. Editorial or algorithmic playlists from the old service typically don’t transfer, and smart or rules-based lists often can’t be replicated due to platform differences.
The upside is speed. You can now migrate hundreds or thousands of tracks in minutes instead of hours or days. Combined with Spotify’s growing suite of contextual and discovery tools, the update directly appeals to users who’ve hesitated to switch because of their entrenched music libraries.
The Bottom Line
By building playlist imports directly into its app and scrapping transfer size limits, Spotify removes one of the last major barriers to switching. Together with upcoming features like SongDNA and About the Song, the company is clearly courting new users with both convenience and depth. For anyone waiting for the right moment to make the move, it just arrived.
