How to Import Spotify Playlists to MetroList

Can You Import Spotify Playlists into MetroList?

Yes, but it is better to think of the process as playlist migration rather than a perfect one-click import. MetroList is a YouTube Music client, while Spotify stores playlists in its own catalog. A CSV file can preserve track names, artists, album names, order, and URLs, but MetroList still has to find matching songs from YouTube Music or the app library.

For small public playlists, the Android share sheet may be enough: open the Spotify playlist, tap share, choose more, and check whether MetroList appears as a target. For larger collections, start with a CSV backup so you can inspect the data before importing. This gives you a fallback if the app cannot read the file or if some tracks match the wrong version.

The most reliable route for many users is still Spotify to YouTube Music, then YouTube Music account sync inside MetroList. That path takes one extra step, but it often handles large playlists and future sync better than a raw CSV import.

Recommended Spotify to MetroList Workflow

Do not start by downloading random APK mods or desktop converters. A clean workflow separates backup, cleanup, import, and verification so you know exactly where a problem happens.

What CSV Format Works Best for MetroList?

There is no universal Spotify CSV layout because every exporter chooses different column names. Some files include Spotify URI, ISRC, popularity, album art, duration, and added date. MetroList does not need every analytics column. The important part is a clear song identity that can be matched against YouTube Music.

Before importing, open the CSV in a spreadsheet app and save a clean copy. Keep one row per track, use UTF-8 if possible, and avoid merged cells or formulas. If your CSV export includes local files, podcast episodes, or unavailable Spotify-only tracks, mark them because they may not match in MetroList.

How to Import a Spotify Playlist to MetroList

Use these steps when you want the safest route from Spotify playlist to MetroList without losing your original library.

1. Export the Spotify playlist to CSV

Copy the Spotify playlist link and export it with a reputable CSV tool. Public playlists usually need only the playlist URL. Private playlists may require a Spotify login, so check the tool permissions before authorizing anything.

2. Create a clean working copy

Open the CSV in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice. Remove empty rows, confirm the title and artist columns are readable, and save a backup copy before changing anything. Do not overwrite your only export.

3. Try MetroList CSV import

Open MetroList, go to Settings, then Backup and Restore, and choose the playlist CSV import option if it is available in your version. Select the cleaned CSV file and wait for MetroList to build the playlist.

4. Check file selection problems

If Android greys out the CSV file, try saving it in Downloads, renaming it with a simple .csv extension, or exporting again as plain CSV instead of XLSX. A spreadsheet file with a .xlsx extension is not the same as a CSV.

5. Verify the imported playlist

Compare the song count, play several tracks, and check tracks with identical names. If many songs are missing, the problem is usually format mismatch or catalog matching, not the playlist backup itself.

6. Keep the CSV as a portable backup

Even if you use a sync fallback later, keep the CSV. It is a readable archive of your playlist and can help you rebuild or audit the collection in another tool.

When You Should Use YouTube Music Sync Instead

If your goal is a playlist that behaves naturally inside MetroList, account sync may be the better path. Transfer the Spotify playlist to YouTube Music with a playlist transfer service, review the matched tracks, then log in to the same YouTube account in MetroList.

This fallback is especially useful when the CSV file imports but produces empty playlists, when the file picker cannot select CSV files, or when a playlist has hundreds of tracks. The tradeoff is that you must use a transfer service and account login instead of a purely local backup file.

• Use it for large playlists - Large playlists are easier to verify when the destination service handles paging and matching.
• Use it when order matters - Some CSV routes lose order or fail silently. A transfer workflow lets you preview the playlist before using it in MetroList.
• Use it for ongoing sync - A one-time CSV import is static. Account sync is better if you keep editing the playlist later.

MetroList CSV Import Troubleshooting

Most failures come from file type, missing columns, app version differences, or catalog matching.

The CSV file is greyed out

Confirm the extension is .csv, not .xlsx or .txt. Move it to Downloads, avoid special characters in the filename, and export again as comma-separated UTF-8 text.

The playlist imports empty

Open the file and confirm it has one track per row with title and artist data. If the export only contains Spotify IDs without readable names, use a different exporter or add columns before importing.

Some songs are wrong

Playlist import depends on matching. Add artist and album columns, remove live/remix ambiguity where possible, and manually replace the few wrong tracks after import.

Only part of a long playlist appears

Refresh the playlist if the app supports it, split the CSV into smaller files, or use the YouTube Music sync fallback for very large playlists.

Spotify links do not play in MetroList

A Spotify URL is a reference, not a playable YouTube Music source. MetroList must find an equivalent track from the services it supports.

Privacy and Safety Notes

A playlist CSV can reveal your listening habits, private playlist names, and account-linked URLs. Do not upload private exports to unknown websites unless you understand what access the tool requests and how it handles your data.

Avoid tools that ask you to install a special MetroList PC executable, disable antivirus, or download a modded APK just to import playlists. MetroList is an Android app; playlist migration should not require a random Windows installer.

Use official or transparent sources whenever possible. The MetroList GitHub repository confirms that the app supports playlist import and account library features, while exporter tools such as Exportify or Spotlistr are useful for creating a readable CSV backup. Always review the CSV before relying on the migrated playlist.