How to Copy a Spotify Playlist on Desktop and Mobile

Are you an avid Spotify user looking to effortlessly duplicate a playlist? Whether you want to recreate a friend’s mix or back up your favorite tracks, copying a Spotify playlist is handy. This article will guide you through the steps to duplicate a Spotify playlist quickly.

Before we delve into duplicating a Spotify playlist, there are some essential things to know. Understanding these factors will help you maximize this feature and avoid potential issues.

Please note that the copy playlists feature is available to all Spotify users, regardless of whether you have a free or premium account. When you copy a playlist, it creates an independent duplicate. Any changes made to the original playlist will not affect the duplicate, and vice versa.

Now, let’s get started with the article.

How to Copy a Single Song From a Spotify Playlist

Copying a song from a Spotify playlist is helpful as it avoids duplication and creates a personalized collection. While Spotify does not have a built-in copy function, you can achieve the same result by following the methods below. Let’s start with the desktop version.

On Desktop

Open Spotify on your computer and find the music you want to copy.

Step 2: Click on the track to select it and right-click.

Step 3: From the menu, select ‘Add to playlist’ and choose the desired playlist.

That’s it. You have moved a track from another playlist to yours. Continue reading if you want to do the same using the Spotify mobile app.

On Mobile

The steps are the same for Android and iOS. However, for demonstration purposes, we are going with Android. Follow along.

Step 1: Launch the Spotify app on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the playlist you want to copy music from.

Step 2: In the playlist, select and hold the music you want to copy.

Step 3: Choose ‘Add to playlist’ from the bottom sheet and select the playlist to which you want to add the music on the next screen.

There you go. You have successfully copied and moved a song from a Spotify playlist to your own. If you want to copy multiple tracks, keep reading.

How to Copy Multiple Songs From a Playlist on Spotify

Copying songs from a playlist and organizing them in a single playlist helps make your music collection convenient. Follow the steps below.

1: Open Spotify on your computer and go to the playlist you want to copy from.

Step 2: Once in the playlist, press Ctrl on Windows or Command on Mac and select the music you want to copy. Note: Alternatively, press ‘Ctrl + A’ on your Windows or ‘Command + A’ on your Mac to copy the entire playlist.

Step 3: After selecting the music, right-click on it, click ‘Add to playlist’, and choose the playlist from your collection.

You can easily move multiple songs from one playlist to another on Spotify desktop and web app. However, this method is not available on Spotify mobile app. To copy the songs, you must follow the above method. Alternatively, you can duplicate the entire playlist and delete the unwanted songs later.

How to Duplicate a Playlist on Spotify

Duplicating a playlist on Spotify allows you to create an exact copy of an existing playlist. This can be useful if you want to change a playlist without altering the original, share a revised version with others while keeping the original intact, or copy someone else’s playlist.

Duplicating a playlist is straightforward and can be done using multiple ways. We will explain each method in detail. Follow the methods below.

Method 1: Add to Your Library

Adding a playlist to your library is an easy way to duplicate it and follow its updates. Here’s how:

Note: This method only works for Spotify desktop and web users, not mobile users.

Step 1: Open the Spotify app or web on your Windows or Mac computer and go to the playlist you want to duplicate.

Step 2: In the playlist, click the three-dot icon next to the download icon.

Step 3: Select the ‘Add to Your Library’ option.

That’s it. You have added the playlist to your library, and now you can access it easily. If you don’t want to add the playlist to your library but instead want to merge it with your playlist, jump to the following method.

Method 2: Add to Other Playlist

This method applies to both Spotify desktop and mobile users. We will be using a mobile device (Android) for demonstration purposes, but the steps are the same for iOS or desktop. Follow along.

Step 1: Launch the Spotify app on your Android or iOS device and go to the playlist you want to duplicate.

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon next to the download icon. From the bottom sheet, choose ‘Add to other playlist.’

On the next screen, tap the playlist you want to add tracks to. To create a new playlist, tap the New playlist button at the top.

There you have it. You have successfully duplicated a playlist on Spotify and added its tracks to your playlist.

FAQs on Duplicating A Spotify Playlist

There is no specific limit to the number of playlists you can duplicate on Spotify. However, be aware that the maximum number of playlists you can create is 10,000 according to Spotify’s guidelines. This limit includes both the playlists you create and the ones you follow or add to your library.

Yes, you can share a copied playlist with others on Spotify, just like any other playlist.

Certainly! You can delete a duplicated playlist without affecting the original playlist.

Yes, you can delete a copied playlist on Spotify without affecting the original playlist. When you copy a playlist, it becomes independent, so deleting it will only remove the copy, not the original.

Take Inspiration From Other Playlists

Now that you know how to copy a Spotify playlist on your desktop and mobile devices, you can create duplicates of your favorite playlists to enjoy your curated music across the platform. You may also want to read how to make a Spotify Blend playlist.